Engine rebuilt a few years ago. The truck cannot be moved until the funds are physically in my account. The speedometer shows 21,385 miles. [9], The CCW-353 (C for 1941 design, C for conventional cab, and W for tandem rear axles) was a near identical version of the CCKW-353, that lacked its front-wheel drive, resulting in an officially purely on-road, and therefore 5-ton rated, 6×4 version of the same truck. New starter and good battery. New starter and good battery. [11] The General Motors design was chosen by the Army and went into production at GM'S Yellow Truck and Coach division's Pontiac, Michigan plant alongside 6×4 CCWs. This was easier to build, and the roof could be removed to lower the shipping height. Information about the device's operating system, Information about other identifiers assigned to the device, The IP address from which the device accesses a client's website or mobile application, Information about the user's activity on that device, including web pages and mobile apps visited or used, Information about the geographic location of the device when it accesses a website or mobile application. The GMC CCKW, also known as "Jimmy", or the G-508 by its Ordnance Supply Catalog nr, was a highly successful series of off-road capable, 2 1 ⁄ 2-ton, 6×6 trucks, built in large numbers to a standardized design (from 1941 to 1945) for the U.S. Army, that saw heavy service, predominantly as cargo trucks, in both World War II and the Korean War. The name CCKW comes from GMC model nomenclature:[10], In 1939-1940 the US Army Ordnance Corps was developing ​2 1⁄2-ton (2,268 kg) load-rated 6×6 tactical trucks that could operate off-road in all weather.

There were two wheelbases, the short Model 352 and the long Model 353.

None had a front-mounted winch. Army. The hull, designed by an America's Cup winner, gave the truck respectable sea-keeping capability. Engineer, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GMC_CCKW_2½-ton_6×6_truck&oldid=986448683, World War II vehicles of the United States, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Military vehicles introduced in 1940–1944, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Fuel & gas tankers (750 US gal (2,800 l)), Fuel & oil handling (660 US gal (2,500 l)), (750 US gal (2,800 l)), This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 22:56. The GMC CCKW began to be phased out, once the M35 series trucks were first deployed in the 1950s, but remained in active U.S. service until the mid-1960s. A special feature were the front hubs, designed to take dual wheels in especially challenging terrain. New starter and good battery. Old, rare, muscle cars, street rods auctions, 1946 GMC TRUCK 350 CHEVROLET ENGINE AUTOMATIC PROJECT TRUCK, GMC truck 1946 / 1947 1.5 ton truck. [8][9][7] Additionally, GM built over 150,000 units of the CCKW's smaller brother, the ​1 1⁄2-ton, 4×4 Chevrolet G506, at the same factory.

First produced at Yellow’s Pontiac plant, as demand increased production was added to Chevrolet’s St. Louis plant. Otherwise mechanically identical, its compact cabin design allowed a 15 ft (4.57 m), and later 17 ft (5.18 m) cargo bed to be fitted. 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep Runs and drives good vintage cj flathead, 1954 Willys cj3b Coupe Black 4WD Automatic, 1951 Willys Custom built 4 Wheel drive Pickup. The truck rode on a 157 3⁄4 in (401 cm) wheelbase, measuring 256 in (650 cm) long, 90 in (229 cm) wide, and 117 in (297 cm) tall – or 89 in (226 cm) with the rear top bows taken down. Has an aluminum gas tank that I built for it. The CCKW provided a platform for the widest range of bodies on any U.S. military vehicle,[citation needed] with the 12 ft (3.7 m) cargo version being the most common. 1946 GMC 2-ton truck: Vin # 23629638, Model # CC303, Serial # 48180P. Standard cargo models had beds with fixed sides and a drop tailgate, as well as folding troop seats. [17][18], The CCKW had a ladder frame chassis with three driven beam axles, the front on leaf springs, the rear tandem on leaf springs with locating arms. The truck can be inspected by appointment at Middletown MO or questions can be answered by calling 1-573-549-2881. [8], The AFKWX (A for 1939 design, F for forward cab, K for all wheel drive, W for tandem rear axles, and X for non-standard chassis) 353, a cab over engine, long cargo bed version of the CCKW, went into production alongside it in 1942 at Yellow's Pontiac plant and Chevrolet's in St. Louis. Tires were 7.50-20, brakes were hydraulic with vacuum assist. non-refundable deposit to PayPal in 48 hours. A winch added 300 pounds (140 kg) and 14 inches (36 cm). Many upgrades, too! Item #: BFB41_1946 - Bumper brackets, front, 1/2 or 3/4 ton, works for Chevy or GMC trucks, for 1946 more details » List Price: $303.99 Sale Price: $182.39 each 1946 Power brake booster, 8 inch diameter. The CCKW came in many variants, including open or closed cab, long wheelbase (LWB) CCKW-353 and short (SWB) CCKW-352, and over a score of specialized models, but the bulk were standard, general purpose, cargo models. A standard rectangular van configuration was used in communications, medical, workshop, and many other specialty roles. This truck has the original 236 GMC engine. Classic Industries offers a wide selection of 1946 GMC Truck parts, including 1946 GMC Truck interior parts and soft trim, 1946 GMC Truck exterior sheet metal, 1946 GMC Truck moldings, 1946 GMC Truck emblems, 1946 GMC Truck weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly … Each half was a load, at the vehicle's destination, the halves were bolted back together. A large minority were built with a front mounted winch, and one in four of the cabs had a machine-gun mounting ring above the co-driver's position. 1948 Willys Jeepster 4 on the floor, convertible, GORGEOUS! [15] This (gasoline) engine was designed for commercial trucks, and was reliable in service. Of the ~118,000 ​2 1⁄2-ton, 6x4 trucks the U.S. built in WW II, GMC contributed 23,649 units of the CCW-353 as standard cargo trucks without winch – almost all of them built in 1942. If you purchase the truck, I will require a $500. Of the almost 2.4 million trucks that the U.S. Army bought between 1939 and December 1945, across all payload weight classes, some 812,000, or just over one third, were ​2 1⁄2-ton trucks. [34][35][36], 80th Division crossing the Rhine near Mainz, Restored two part chassis for air transport, This article is about the GMC 'Jimmy' World War II "Deuce-and-a-half". Later they were also manufactured at GM's St. Louis, Missouri Chevrolet plant. [16], The transmission was a Warner T93 5-speed with a direct 4th gear and overdrive 5th gear. This truck has the original 236 GMC engine. The wheelbase is 160” and cab to axle is 82”. More clearly specified numbers are provided by Sunderlin in Army Motors magazine, and by Jackson, using the numbers found in the 1946 revision of the U.S. military's Summary Report of Acceptances, Tank-Automotive Materiel. [8][9] In addition, GMC serial numbers indicate a production of 23,500 of the same bodied 6x4 CCW models, versus 23,649 units accepted by U.S. For its successor, see, U.S. military utility vehicles and tactical trucks, sfnp error: no target: CITEREFTM_9-8011944 (, sfnp error: no target: CITEREFTM_9-28001947 (, List of U.S. military vehicles by supply catalog designation, List of U.S. military vehicles by model number, TM 9-2800 'Standard Military Motor Vehicles' (1943), "THE JIMMY's ANCESTRY – The CCKW in Detail and The Collector's Syndrome", "The American Automobile Industry in World War Two – GMC", Summary Report – Tank-Automotive Materiel (1945), Engines of the Wehrmacht – GMC ACK-353, 1.5-ton, 4x4, Cargo Truck, Engines of the Red Army in WW2 – GMC ACKWX-353, The American Automobile Industry in World War Two – GMC (2-1-2019), Military Vehicle Preservation Association, https://web.archive.org/web/20081028220440/http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/Museum/ExhibitsIndex.htm, List of land vehicles of the U.S. Armed Forces, List of currently active United States military land vehicles, List of United States Army tactical truck models, List of vehicles of the United States Marine Corps, Oshkosh M-ATV – Assault, Command. Weird & Wacky, Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, a division of InfoSpace Holdings, LLC, a System1 Company. As a result, only 7,235 were built,[31][32] – 2,232 units with the 15 ft. body, and 5,000 of the 17 ft. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. [27] Tires were 7.50-20, and weight came in at 7,532 lb (3,416 kg). Wooden beds proved unsatisfactory and a 'composite' bed with steel sides, framing, and wooden bottom slats was developed. [28], The ACKWX-353 (A for 1939 design, C for conventional cab, K for all wheel drive, W for tandem rear axles, and X for non-standard chassis) three-ton 6x6 truck was the direct predecessor from which the CCKW was developed. 1946 GMC 2-ton truck: Vin # 23629638, Model # CC303, Serial # 48180P. The engine has good compression and good oil pressure. Eventually, the M35 series, originally developed by REO Motors, succeeded the CCKW as the U.S. Army's standard ​2 1⁄2-ton, 6×6 cargo truck. It was owned by a man who had used it in his asphalt paving business for a couple of years. The engine runs, and the truck moves. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic.

Sunderlin reports a total of 528,829 of ​2 1⁄2-ton 6×6 units (excluding the DUKW) produced by GMC—versus a total of 527,168 accepted by the U.S. 1946 Chevrolet Other 2-Ton Fully restored 1946 Chevy 2-ton truck. A very successful design, 21,147 were built. 6 very good used tires have been installed. All other models used the long 164 in (417 cm) wheelbase. [33], The DUKW (D for 1942 design, U for utility, K for all wheel drive, and W for tandem rear axles) — popularly the “Duck” – was an amphibious truck that shared the CCKW's driveline, but had a totally different body and structure than all the other trucks. By 1944 an open cab version, with a canvas roof and doors, was used. [13] However, the composite bed was still unsatisfactory and the bed design returned to all steel. The engine runs, and the truck moves. I made a new wiring harness using ceramic fuses.

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There is one other option on the truck, and that's its … Typical add-ons for 1946 GMCs ran to a rear bumper, bumper guards, a radio and antenna, heater, clock, cigar lighter, seat covers, and a spotlight. As steel was more heavily rationed during the course of the war, the steel cargo bed was replaced by a wooden one. The ACK-353 was equipped with the new for 1939 GMC 248 engine, an overhead valve, low-deck inline-six with a 3 23⁄32 in (94 mm) bore and 3 13⁄16 in (97 mm) stroke, resulting in a 248 cu in (4.1 L) displacement, producing 77 brake horsepower (57 kW) (net). The short, 145 in (368 cm) (Measurements are from the centerline of the front axle to the centerline of rear bogie) was used with a short cargo bed as an artillery prime mover for 75 mm and 105 mm howitzers. Colors are original to 1946 and could have been special ordered. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. 1946 GMC 2-ton truck: Vin # 23629638, Model # CC303, Serial # 48180P. [26][27] Transmission was four-speed manual, combined with a two-speed transfer-case engaging the front axle for all-wheel drive operation. The original "Deuce and a Half", it formed the backbone of the famed Red Ball Express that kept Allied armies supplied as they pushed eastward after the Normandy invasion.[5]. Description for GMC Other 1946: 1946 GMC 2-ton truck: Vin # 23629638, Model # CC303, Serial # 48180P. New starter and good battery. Rat Rod project. Fitted with steel GS bodies with fixed sides and troop seats, the trucks were originally ordered under French contract, but ended up in use by the British Army,[27] although some 2,000 units delivered to the French in early 1940 likely fell into the hands of the Nazi Germany Wehrmacht. [30], Some 1,000 of the 3-ton 6x6 trucks were originally contracted by France, but – just like the 4×4 ACK trucks – after the defeat of the French, diverted to Britain in 1940.