Can't answer it all, but will try some below:
>Just bought a (1945 composite body) WC 52 and am new to this type of
vehicle.
>if you are familiar with these trucks, I would like to hear from you in
>regard to the following questions:
Just a comment here for the list. BUY one now. They are getting hard to
find in any kind of shape, and a rolling one for $7000 or so is a great
deal...
>1. is the horn button and wire for the M-37 interchangeable with the WC?
I have a NOS WC here, and I believe it is a different size.
>2. what are the dimensions of the top bow sides? I have the corners but no
>wood. What is the correct height of the bows and are all three the same
>height?
For those who are not aware of it, http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com has a
wonderful forum for asking these types of questions. If that doesn't work,
go to the related links page, scroll down to Gordon's Vehicle Page, and
click on his forum link. All about WWII Dodges.
>3. There is an access opening in the wood bed over the fuel tank sending
>unit. I presume that this is to be covered by a metal plate. What are the
>dimensions of the plate and how is it secured?
On my WC53 and WC54, this is a little steel circle, and it is screwed right
into the wood or steel.
>4. are the instrument lights and extensions the same type as used on GPW's
>and MB's?
There are no extensions like on the MB/GPW, just the top half.
>You may wish to reply off list to avoid the flames. This vehicle is pretty
>straight, it has not been monkeyed with much, so if you have questions
which
>I might answer by looking at this truck, I will be glad to respond.
>Ken Meek
>Oklahoma
Ken, good luck with this truck. They are great trucks. If you have worked
with the M37, you are probably aware of the water distribution tube problem
in the engine. It is definitely worth pulling the radiator and water pump
and checking it before running it if it has not been run in a while. Axle
seals should be looked at also, and don't drive it over 45 MPH for extended
periods of time.
Ohh, and for the people with inferiority complexes out there- go ahead and
flame me.
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Tue Jan 02 2001 - 23:13:24 PST