Chevrolet GMC CCKW 353 6x6 US ARMY, 1942, Pori

Originally brought from Norway to Sweden and from there to Finland. There is no actual registration certificate, but customs documents and a certificate from MFHF, the Swedish Historical Military Vehicle Association, are available.

The vehicle runs well and has been moved using an auxiliary tank. It has no brakes.

The tyres are in very good condition and have clearly been replaced at some point.

All questions: 0400578900

As described by AI:

GMC CCKW 353 is an iconic Second World War American 2.5-tonne 6x6 military truck, commonly known by the nicknames “Jimmy” or “Deuce and a Half”. The vehicle was an indispensable backbone of Allied logistics and is often regarded as one of the most significant machines in winning the war. [1, 2, 3, 4] The exact model designation “353” specifically refers to the vehicle’s long-wheelbase version (164 inches, approximately 417 cm), which served primarily as a general-purpose transport vehicle. The shorter version was designated CCKW 352. [1, 2] What does “CCKW” mean? In GMC’s official nomenclature, the letters stand for the following: [1, 2]

• C – Design year 1941

• C – Conventional cab (engine in front of the cab)

• K – Four-wheel drive (front-wheel drive selectable)

• W – Two rear axles (tandem drive) [1, 2, 3]

Key technical specifications (CCKW 353)

• Engine: GMC Model 270, 4.4-litre liquid-cooled straight-six petrol engine.

• Power: Approximately 91–104 hp.

• Gearbox: Five-speed manual gearbox and a two-speed transfer case.

• Top speed: Approximately 72 km/h.

• Range: Approximately 300–400 km (on one tank of petrol).

• Payload: Official off-road payload of 2.5 tonnes, although on roads the vehicle could carry considerably more. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Body variants and development More body variations were built on the CCKW 353 chassis than perhaps on any other vehicle of the era. In addition to the typical flatbed truck with a canvas cover, variants included: [1, 2, 3]

• Tipper trucks (such as the GMC CCKW 353 H1)

• Fuel and water tankers (such as the GMC CCKW 353 D1)

• Compressor trucks, field kitchens, repair trucks and anti-aircraft variants, such as the CCKW 353 M45 mentioned in War Thunder Wiki, equipped with a four-barrel machine gun. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Originally, the vehicles were manufactured with an all-steel enclosed cab. From 1942 onwards, an open cab with a canvas roof and folding windscreen was adopted to save materials and reduce transport volume. For the same reason, steel load beds on late-war models were often replaced with wood or composite materials. [1, 2, 3] The vehicle’s legacy continued long after the war, as it was among the main vehicles of the famous Red Ball Express supply convoy following the Normandy landings and remained in service with the armies of several countries until the Cold War years.