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Posted by Clint Dixon on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 17:30:28 :
In Reply to: Re: WDX Provenance posted by Dana on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 13:41:20 :
I would have a hard time correlating early verses late WDX models directly with serial numbers. Obviously, #15 is early. But I tend to define the separation more by the unique details that only the first WDX models had, like:
- Short length of roll at the top of the bed side ahead of the spare tire.
- Cab not drilled for passenger side windshield wiper.
- Presence of military wiring knockout on firewall and mounting holes for military grounding straps on hood sides.
- Doors that lack the stamped details to accept vent wing windows.
- Unique spring hanger castings.
- Castings of brass instead of iron.
- Head studs instead of head bolts.
- Combat wheels instead of split rim wheels.
- Blackout early 40's style door handles and window cranks.
- Unique timing chain cover.
- Rear crossmember containing holes for the early drawbar that apparently was never made but shown in some early literature.
- Belt pulley drive housing with small fluid level plug at rear instead of to the side as seen in some early literature.
- Lack of sheetmetal trim pieces at sides of grill.
- The elusive transfer case to frame brace that John Smith has talked about.
- Windshield header not punched for interior rearview mirror.
- Cab interior light with separate rather than integral control switch.
- ET1 or ET2 carbureter with two bolts for the throttle shaft bearing flange instead of the ET4 4-bolt style.
- Data tag on the passenger side door frame.
- Lack of the "Power Wagon" lettering, or lack of holes for such, on one or both sides of the hood.
That is my short list. I would be interested if anyone has anything else to add to it.
Junior
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