DATA PLATES DODGE WC51 (SET OF 5)
Data Plates Dodge WC-51 (Set of 5)
3/4-ton Weapons Carrier
Complete set of five reproduction data plates for the Dodge WC-51 3/4-ton Weapons Carrier. These data plates are essential for an authentic restoration and contain the identification and specification data as originally fitted to the dashboard, chassis and body during World War II.
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Material Messing of zink met verhoogde letters |
Production technique Acid-etched, verhoogde letters (niet zeefdruk) |
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Vehicle Dodge WC-51 |
Set contents 5 typeplaatjes |
Features
- Set of 5 different data plates
- Raised letters to original specification
- Nomenclature plate with vehicle type and technical data
- Body data plate with body number
- Shipping data plate
- Electrical system plate
- Technical manual references
★ Manufactured to original WWII specifications using traditional acid-etch technique for raised letters, as on the original plates from 1942-1945.
Application
Dodge WC-51 Truck, Cargo, 3/4-ton, 4x4 w/o Winch (G-502). Production from April 1942 to August 1945, chassis numbers from 81,529,001. The WC-51 is the variant without winch; for the WC-52 (with Braden MU-2 winch), different plates are required.
Installation notes
The main plates are mounted on the dashboard (left side and centre panel). Body data plate is fitted to the body. Note: chassis number and delivery date are stamped manually after fitting, in accordance with original factory procedure. Use original screw holes where possible.
Compatibility
Specific to WC-51 (without winch). NOT compatible with WC-52 (with winch), WC-56 (Command Car), WC-53 (Carryall) or WC-54 (Ambulance) – each model has its own data plates with different specifications. Note the difference between early production (curved grille, until Sept 1942) and late production (flat grille) for correct data.
Historical context
The Dodge WC-51 was the most produced variant of the 3/4-ton WC series (123,541 units). The data plates were fitted during production by Chrysler Corporation and contained crucial identification data for army administration, maintenance and logistics.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC51 weapons carrier | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |