'41 Wc12

[mxpro]

1941 Dodge WC12

Not really special or all original but a good overall truck. I have so far been through the radiator, carb, brakes and just general maintenance. Truck will be converted to 12V next. No plans for a complete restoration at this time. I plan to enjoy the truck in it's current state. I still have the original wheel and tires but thought I would have better/easier service out of these. The truck has a two speed transfer case and 4 speed trans w/ 4.89 gears. The winch is definately not original but works well, I plan to leave it on the truck.

This truck holds a special meaning to me. That era, both machinery and people (troops) are valued and hold my utmost respect.

Enjoy!

Curt

[Kurt Hirte]

Looks great. Tell me about those tires :-) Kurt

[mxpro]

wheels/tires

Kurt - the wheels are from Stockton wheel. They are very heavy duty and I think they will do the job quite well. Let's just say I've not had good luck with split ring wheels and leave it at that. I kept them but I think these will be easier to service and repair if needed. The tires are TSL Swampers, they are radial tires and 8 ply (I think). I can verify the ply if needed. I read so many articles about tires, I was sick of reading. These are supposed to be good for low horsepower trucks, like mine. I haven't really tried them out yet but definately plan to. We have a trail ride scheduled for later next month. It will be my first outing with other trucks. They ride very well considering what they are mounted to. Here's a closer shot......

Curt

[Kurt Hirte]

Looks like a great combo. If you get a chance I would like the specs on the Stockton wheels (offset, width, powder coat?) and the tire size also. Thanks. Kurt

[mxpro]

wheel/tire info.

wheels-
Stockton Wheel
16x7 - 5 on 6 7/8 spacing
4.25" back spacing
black powder coat

tires -
TSL Swamper's
34 x 9/16

Kurt - if you want prices, I can shoot you a PM. Not sure of posting prices here or not. Don't want ot upset anyone.

Curt

[Kurt Hirte]

Thanks for the info. I don't think they mind prices being posted here but you can email me at m37kh@aol.com Thank you very much. Your truck looks great. Kurt

[lfrie]

I would like to know what they cost as well. My Email is solidrockinvestments@comcast.net

Thanks, I hope my will look as good.

Lee

[mxpro]

Prices

Wheels - $165 each
Tires - $104 each

Pretty dang expensive for what they are but I think they are built for the long haul.

Gordon, please delete if this causes any problems.

Thanks,
Curt

[MoparNorm]

Expensive? That's a pretty good tire price! Stockton Wheels have never been cheap, but they are good.
MN

[mxpro]

Price

I was very happy with the tire price but the wheel price seemed high. Once I received the wheels, I knew why they were priced that way. The center plate is 1/2" thick and the machining looks really good, powder coat looks good as well. I think they are a quality wheel, we'll see.

Curt

[Dutchman]

WC12 not special?

Hi Curt
Not special, that's a great looking Dodge!
Especially in Europe they are very special because they are very rare. Like the winch!

After having owned a WC 52 and seeing a whole lot of them in our MV clubs I wanted something special so I bought a Technically but rusty WC21 and it's nearing completion.

It's also on this page. Check it out at the title;"showing off (WC21)".
Enjoy Olaf "Dutch"

[mxpro]

Olaf, by not special I meant all original or super low miles or something like that. I love this truck and plan to one day give it to my boys. I enjoy working on it and driving it very much. I hope to fully restore the truck in 5-10 years when my boys are old enough.

Curt

[Steve Pellock]

Great looking truck, hope your boys appreciate it when they get older

[mxpro]

Thanks!

Steve, as luck would have it, this truck is now for sale. You can check the for sale area and find out why. I have had a few people interested but nothing real serious. We still get it out 2-3 times a week and cruise around our property and backroads. My oldest found out just how hard the metal dash is last week as we did a small ditch crossing. It's all good, maybe nobody will buy it and I will be FORCED to keep it...........know what I mean??

Curt

[whocares]

thats a nice looking truck you got there.