1945 Dodge Military Vehicles

This 1945 Dodge WC53 is a 3/4-ton truck that underwent a refurbishment before being brought to Canada in 2006 and was acquired by the seller around four years ago. The truck is finished in olive drab green over brown vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a 230ci flathead inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and single-speed transfer case. Additional features include a rear pintle hitch, headlight guards, and locking front hubs. This WC53 is being offered with a spare transfer case, other spare parts, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name. The truck is said to have been repainted its current shade of drab olive green with white stars some time ago. Exterior features include a rear pintle hitch, headlight guards, and a passenger-side external storage compartment. A shovel and axe are mounted to the inside of the fold-down rear tailgate. Two jerry cans and mounting brackets will accompany the vehicle. Body-color 16” steel wheels feature locking front hubs and military-style tires. A full-size spare is included in the sale. The cabin features three rows of seats trimmed in brown vinyl. Additional equipment includes a fold-out windshield and roll-up side windows. A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color metal dashboard housing a 60-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 700 miles, around 100 of which have been added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 230ci L-head inline-six features a single carburetor and sends power to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and single-speed transfer case. The seller notes that a spare transfer case will accompany the vehicle. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below. A handful of photos from the refurbishment can be seen in the gallery.