What does WC stand for Dodge?

What does WC stand for Dodge?

Weapons Carriers
Though the majority of Dodges built were ‘Weapons Carriers’, “WC” was not abbreviated from this, but a general Dodge model code – initially “W” for 1941, and “C” for a (nominal) half-ton payload rating.

What did dodge make during ww2?

In 1942, the automaker started to build a second plant in Chicago, which was the biggest building in the entire world at that time. The factory was built to produce engines for the B-29 Superfortress Bomber, which consisted of 4 enormous 18-cylinder engines, each generating 2500 horsepower.

What is the Dodge Ram warlock?

The 4×4 Ram 1500 Warlock gives weekend warriors aggressive capability with a bold exterior style. With its signature RAM Rebel® grille & sports hood, decals, black tow hooks, RAM Rebel® front/rear bumpers & fender flares and a 1-inch suspension lift you’ll have heads-turning.

Who made the jeeps for ww2?

Engineers working for Bantam, Willys, and Ford all contributed to the vehicle that won the U.S. military contract. Willys wasn’t the only company that assembled jeeps for WWII, either—far from it. Ford built more than 300,000 GPW military jeeps in all, which amounted to roughly half of all jeeps built for WWII.

What did Chrysler do in ww2?

Chrysler built M3 Grant tanks, used by the British to fight the Germans and Italians in North Africa, and later the superior Sherman tank as one of the primary military suppliers for the Allied war effort. America wasn’t the only country that enlisted automakers to build weapons.

Does Ford make any military vehicles?

Ford built a large number of trucks known as CMP’s (Canadian Military Pattern). Bodies conformed to a military design, but used Ford running gear. (General Motors also built CMP’s, using Chevrolet power train.) Ford Motor Company of Canada also produced military vehicles known as Universal Carriers.

Which is better rebel or warlock?

A Warlock is basically a cross between a 4th gen Big Horn and Tradesman, with a Rebel appearance package. A 5th gen Rebel is more capable off-road (E rated tires, better shocks, e-locker, etc…) and can be optioned a lot better.

Does the Dodge Warlock have a Hemi?

Enter, the Warlock. Back by popular demand this full-size crew cab pickup truck still looks like a beast and has been enhanced with some feature and equipment modifications. Naturally, it’s powered by the only V8 HEMI® engine in its class and features rugged off-road chops and style for miles.

What does 1941 mean on a Jeep?

Equally eye-catching is the “1941” decal on the hood. The year in question is a nod to the birth year of the original military Jeep from Willys, from which the company traces its origin. Small black decals running from the door to the rear section add a few more hat tips to the birth of the first Willys Jeep.

What replaced the Jeep CJ?

Jeep Wrangler
The last CJs, the CJ-7 and CJ-8, were replaced in 1987 by the Jeep Wrangler. Also available were two-wheel-drive variants, known as DJs.

Did Chrysler build tanks?