Chevrolet G506 trucks
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The Chevrolet G506 trucks were a series of 1½ ton trucks used by the U.S. Army during and after World War II
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built in large numbers by the Chevrolet
Motor Division of GMC
. The basic G506 truck chassis were used for several different models that saw service throughout World War II and the Korean War
. All of the G506 series trucks were powered by the Chevrolet 235 cu. in. 83 hp. six cylinder engine mated to a four speed transmission and two speed transfer case. It had a wheelbase of 145 inches.
During World War II, The U.S. sent 151,053 1.5 ton trucks of the G506 type to Russia
as part of the Lend Lease program. The Russians thought that the American trucks were better than the Russian trucks, especially off road. Russian supply capability improved dramatically in the Spring and Summer of 1943, mainly as the result of the American trucks that were arriving in large numbers.
(*Model G7128 Book Symbol NQ - M6 Bomb service truck G35)
Army Air Force versions
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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History
The G506 was a U.S Army Ordnance Corps supply catalog designation for the 1.5-ton, 4X4, truck chassisChassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
built in large numbers by the Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
Motor Division of GMC
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
. The basic G506 truck chassis were used for several different models that saw service throughout World War II and the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
. All of the G506 series trucks were powered by the Chevrolet 235 cu. in. 83 hp. six cylinder engine mated to a four speed transmission and two speed transfer case. It had a wheelbase of 145 inches.
During World War II, The U.S. sent 151,053 1.5 ton trucks of the G506 type to Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
as part of the Lend Lease program. The Russians thought that the American trucks were better than the Russian trucks, especially off road. Russian supply capability improved dramatically in the Spring and Summer of 1943, mainly as the result of the American trucks that were arriving in large numbers.
Versions
- Model G4103 Book Symbol YK - Stake and Platform COE, K-33 Truck
- Model G4112 Book Symbol YQ - truck cargo, LWB, 4X4,
- Model G4163 Book Symbol ZP - truck cargo, W/Winch, 4X4,
- Model G4174 Book Symbol ZQ - truck cargo, LWB, 4X4,
- Model G7103 Book Symbol NE - Cab
- Model G7105 Book Symbol NG - Panel Body, see also K-51, and K-70 van
- Model G7106 Book Symbol NH - Dump Body, Less Winch
- Model G7107 Book Symbol NJ - Cab
- Model G7113 Book Symbol NK - Cab (Tractor)
- Model G7116 Book Symbol NL - Dump Body, With Winch
- Model G7117 Book Symbol NM - Cargo Body, With Winch
- Model G7127 Book Symbol NP - truck cargo, LWB, 4X4,
(*Model G7128 Book Symbol NQ - M6 Bomb service truck G35)
- Model G7132 Book Symbol NN - Stake and Platform COE, K-54 Truck
- Model G7163 Book Symbol NR - Telephone Body, With Earth Borer, see also K-44 truck
- Model G7173 Book Symbol NS - Telephone Maintenance Body, see also K-43 truck
Army Air Force versions
- E5 Turret Trainer
- J3 field lighting truck
- J4 field lighting truck
- J5 field lighting truck
- fire truck, class 135, fog and foam
See also
- GMC CCKWGMC CCKWThe GMC CCKW is a 2½ ton 6X6 U.S. Army cargo truck that saw service in World War II and the Korean War, often incorrectly referred to as a "Deuce and a Half" or "Jimmy"...
- List of U.S. military vehicles by supply catalog designation (G506)
- List of U.S. Signal Corps Vehicles
General references
- TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943
- TM 9-2800 Military vehicles dated Oct. 1947
- TM 10-1127
- TM 10-1203
External links
- http://www.olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_chevrolet_g506.php
- K-33 with SCR-270 antena
- http://www.brads41-46chevys.com/id12.html
