Posted by Brian in Oregon on March 22, 2000 at 19:13:51:
In Reply to: FOUND! 1941 1/2T Dodge (WC40?) What is value & parts availability???? posted by Ray W on March 22, 2000 at 17:32:51:
Parts are not real easy to find for 1/2 tonner like they are for the M37. Sheetmetal in particular is getting more scarce.
Also, be sure you have a military cab and not a civilian cab. Many open cabs (weapons carriers) were retrofitted with civilian closed cabs. The civilian cabs have cowl light holes, a straight rather than a sloped ledge for the hood lip, and usually a hole in the right rear of the cab for a gas tank spout.
And, NO closed cab pickups were made with a winch. If you see one, it is a sure bet it is an open cab weapons carrier that's had a military or civilian cab added.
The $2000 closed cab pickup is located in POrtland, Oregon. I can put anyone serious in touch with the owner.