CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:53 pm

My 1st Series 1941 CCKW has just about all the On Vehicle CCKW CCKW DO-DADs it has been looking fo., One more SWB SPARE TIRE LOCK will make my Jimmy very happy.
The first CCKW DO DAD I own has been with me since 1945 or 46, it came with a brand new CCKW LWB Cargo that we bought at Boston Navy Base, it is a NOS Snatch Block. The USA Registration for that Jimmy is U.S.A. 4819485 S. The truck still survives with its' third owner about 20 miles from here.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:10 am

Next Do-Dad, A NOS ISSUE gear type lug wrench that is stored in the tool box at the rear of the cargo bed along with the extra GI Issue WALKER Jack Handles.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:25 pm

GI ISSUE Russett Leather Straps on the Pioneer Rack add a nice touch.
I keep a NOS USAAF A-3 Mechanics Cap with the "flip up" visor in my glove CCKW glove box.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:51 pm

The best CCKW Do Dad of all?
The original locking cab doors that keep the curious out of the cab.I have had a NOS locking RH Cab Door Handle since the 50's and rediscovered it a couple years ago.
The Glove Box has an H700 lock. I no longer have the mouse trap in the glove box.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:40 pm

Anyone recognize the French Army CCKW Radiator? That rectangular brass plate on the upper tank is the identifier. I installed it for no other reason that it was brand new.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:21 pm

Here's a idea for your CCKW Closed Cab, it's bound to draw remarks from the "peanut gallery".
The 4X4 Chevy mounting plate for the Rotary Light Switch fits right on the lower dash of the Closed Cab CCKW. CCKW's only used "Push Pull" Head Light Switches.
I thought of doing that but instead, I chose to install an NOS OEM DELCO Push Pull.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:41 am

Anyone else have any other nice CCKW factory DO-DADS installed on their CCKW's?
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri May 15, 2020 11:55 am

We all, more or less, look for the same rare parts to add extra detail or finishing touches to our nice MV's. It takes time, tho, as we can be looking for parts that are 75+ years old and may have been out of circulation going on for 50+ years. Some parts ("Do-Dads") may take 50 years to find. Something simple like a NOS WWII AMBER Oval Guide Reflector w/Stimsonite #12 Lens took me 30 years.
Patience is a virtue.
I
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:33 am

Still looking for a CCKW SWB Spare Tire Lock.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:12 am

Looking for a SWB CCKW Spare Tire Lock.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:43 pm

Still looking for OEM Do-Dads and Trinkets that detail a CCKW.
Those I have did not come overnite, I started saving these "nice to have" CCKW (and JEEP) trinkets over 60 years ago, the CCKW came
from Denmark 30 years later.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:02 pm

Still looking.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: CCKW DO DADS THAT MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:36 am

Still need that CCKW SWB Spare Tire Lock.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO


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