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Dodge WC55 Skybow/Bronco mix question
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Posted: Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 11:01 PM UTC
I have Bronco jeep with the 37MM, and the Skybow Dodge, both waiting for an excuse to be used...

I figure they are destined to become a Dodge WC55...the jeep is going to be part of the 6th AD (http://www.bison-decals.com/35190.html) Wondefull decalset by the way, finally something that allows a group of verhicles to be of the same unit on one sheet (and he's got two more;-)

I can find lots of pictures of the Dodge, but none really show the pedestal the gun sits on, and the floor lay-out... Anybody know where I can find those?

Any suggestions for a North African US crew would be good too...

Thanks,

Harald
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 02:22 AM UTC
hello, look at the bottom of the thread.
steph
http://dodgewc52.over-blog.com/article-754059.html
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 02:34 AM UTC

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I can find lots of pictures of the Dodge, but none really show the pedestal the gun sits on, and the floor lay-out... Anybody know where I can find those?



I guess this should help (provided the restoration is accurate of course, but it sure looks impressive ) :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmcm6/with/9477887195/

More pics here (same restored M6 I guess...) :

http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/walkarounds/MILWHEELS/WC55/

The drawings Stephane has given the link to come from a replica parts seller. The mount is slightly different (simplified ?) :

http://users.multipro.com/brentandloriann/37mm_at_gun_mounts_on_vehicles.htm

On a side note, the M6 variant had no spare wheel and it was fitted with directional, "run flat" tires.



H.P.
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