Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

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Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by 70th Division » Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:26 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know if a half ton Carryall and a 1/2 ton open cab WC share the same frame ?


Thanks,
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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by ex462 » Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:35 pm

The carryal had a 116- inch wheel base and shared the same specifications with all other WC series 1/2-ton 4x4s
The usual,gpw,m37,151,ect

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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by 70th Division » Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:57 pm

Hello,

Thank you so much, I appreciate it !!

Ray

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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by wc56daveyboy » Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:58 am

With one exception:
The ambulance. I believe the ambulance frame is longer at 122”? Or so?

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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by dirtfab » Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:03 pm

The rear is not the same. Carryall has additional frame/brackets riveted on.

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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by 70th Division » Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:35 pm

Hello,

Thanks everyone for this great information, I appreciate it.

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Ray

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Re: Does a 1/2 ton Carryall share the same frame as a 1/2 ton WC ?

Post by ex462 » Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:48 pm

The Wc 9,18. 20 and 27 were 123 inch wheel based. the wc20 is the ambulance and the wc27 is the repair truck.
The usual,gpw,m37,151,ect


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