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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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GMC CCKW 353 steel bed
bulivyf
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Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 10:06 AM UTC
Hello,
Please who know, what is type this bed. CCKW on photos is from Russia.
I have the same bed. For fist look are a different from normal steel bed.
Left side have also different canvas hook position.
On manufactured plates is only model 33.
Thanks
Miloslav



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Aosta, Italy
Joined: May 28, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 04:12 AM UTC
Hi Miloslav
I have seen a lot of pictures of GMC's beds (wood, steel, dumper and so on) but this one is new for me. I suppose that this bed isn't for GMC: if you take a look at the lower part (second picture) the space between the mudguard flaps is larger than the usual one of the original GMCs. In my opinion, this bed could be for an M series truck.... adapted on GMC chassis, but I may be wrong!
Greetings from Italy
Paolo
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Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 04:57 AM UTC
Hi both,

I am pretty much sure this cargo bed was taken from modern M-35 series truck. There are a few details showing that. First of all, the V-shape rear part.

Regards

Jiri
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 07:28 AM UTC
Hi folks
very well done, sharik!!!
I have just verified in the box of AFV Club kit M35A2 and.... voilą: the bed is EXACTLY that!
Congratulations and greetings from Italy
Paolo
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