Forces Of Valor - Gmc 2 Ton Cargo Truck

85099 GMC 2? Ton Cargo Truck ? 80th Infantry Division ? Ardennes, 1944 (1:72 Scale) New Paint. During WWII General Motors was a primary supplier of military vehicles to the U.S. and Allied governments, contributing much support to the war effort. The most outstanding of those vehicles were the GMC models CCKW350 series and 2? Ton 6x6 trucks (also calledDeuce-and-A-Half by GIs). From 1940 through 1945 GMC built over 528,000 6x6 military trucks, most of which were CCKW350s. Those 6x6s were powered by 92 hp GMC 270 ci inline 6-cylinder engines with 5-speed transmissions and dual-range transfer cases. The three driving axles were supplied by either Timken or Chevrolet Gear and Axle. Brakes were hydraulic with vacuum assist. Most of them ran on 7.50 x 20 military tread front and dual rear tires. Two lengths were available: CCKW352s had 143 in. wheelbases and CCKW353s, 164 in. Front mounted winch were available. Payload ratings were 10,000 lbs. on-road and 5,000 lbs. off-road. Modified closed commercial cabs were used in early production. After July, 1943, military type open top cabs with canvas tops and side curtains were supplied. A variety of bodies were used, the most common being the cargo/troop carrier type. Others included water and gasoline tanks, vans, air compressors and dump bodies. Some were tractors for semi-trailers.

Forces Of Valor - Gmc 2 Ton Cargo Truck