GUSSET FRONT BUMPER RIGHT WC51/52
Front bumper reinforcement plate right
Open cab variant
Reinforcement plate for mounting the front bumper to the chassis, right-hand side. This chassis component reinforces the connection between bumper and frame and is essential for correct and stable mounting of the front bumper.
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Material Staal |
Position Voorbumper rechts |
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Vehicle Dodge WC51/WC52 |
Type Chassis verstevigingsbeugel |
Features
- Reinforcement plate for right-hand side front bumper
- Fixing between bumper and frame rail
- Suitable for open cab variant
- Replacement part for damaged or missing plates
- Essential for correct bumper mounting
★ Reproduction chassis component for WC-series 3/4-ton lorries. Ensures stable mounting of the front bumper to the frame.
Application
Dodge WC51 (Weapons Carrier without winch) and WC52 (Weapons Carrier with Braden MU-2 winch on front bumper), both open cab variant. The WC51 and WC52 were the most produced variants within the Dodge G-502 3/4-ton 4x4 series (1942-1945).
Installation notes
Fitted between the front bumper and the chassis frame rail on the right-hand side. When fitting, check that all mounting points on the frame are intact and free from corrosion. For correct fit, original mounting holes must be used.
Compatibility
Specific to open cab variants WC51 and WC52. Note: the WC52 has a longer front bumper due to the winch mounting, but uses the same frame reinforcement plates as the WC51. Not suitable for closed cab variants such as WC53 Carryall or WC54 Ambulance.
Historical context
The Dodge WC51 and WC52 formed the backbone of American 3/4-ton transport capacity during WWII, with over 182,000 units produced together between 1942 and 1945.
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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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📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
