I was wandering through some old posts on the Hemmings Blog the other day and came across a post about the CMP. Apparently, the British goverment contacted Ford of Canada in 1936 to build a truck for the upcoming war. By the time the late 30’s rolled around, General Motors of Canada was involved. By [...]
Here is a few old Dodge Power Wagon army trucks that have been layed out to pasture in Colorado. Such a shame…{via}
As a photographer, I know that the best photos tell a story. There is nothing like war photos that tell the story of the damage created, whether it is the direct hits to the enemy or how innocent civilians lives are changed forever…via…
I am a member of a email list where members share photos back and forth. They range from nature to historical photos and everything in between. Recently one member sent out 2 emails titled “WW II – From Mursmansk To Berlim – URSS TASS Agency Photo Report” with a ton of military photos. I have [...]
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The Military Vehicle Preservation Association is one of the best organizations for military vehicle restoration info. Not only do they hold their annual convention, but their members recieve the “Army Motors” magazine as well as all kinds of restoration assitance from the 6500 members across the world.
This website allows the readers to follow along as they restore this beautiful 1941 Dodge WC-12 Power Wagon. They have also recently purchased a 1942 Dodge WC-52 Power Wagon to restore as well. It is definatly a great site with a number of good Dodge Power Wagon photos and links.
I believe this photo goes with the other Dodge Power Wagon assembly line photo that we featured a few weeks ago. Does anyone have any information on them?
I have been on a Dodge truck and Power Wagon kick lately. I found this website about old Dodge trucks in the UK . There is some interesting photos and information that makes it worth checking out.
I was checking out a website about 1963 Dodge Trucks (link to site no longer active) and I came across the Swamp Fox Army Truck! This special Dodge Power Wagon, Series 300, was a unique 1-ton truck. Massive low pressure tires called Terra-Tires, gave this Dodge Power Wagon W-300 “Swamp Fox” maximum traction in the most difficult [...]
Here is another one from my massive collection of old 4×4 photos. If you have any information about this vehicle or the drivers, please post it in the comments. Was this a preproduction Willys? The fenders and grille look different. Were the drivers from the US Army?