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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
I was at Forte Mondascia one of the many modern fortifications visible in Switzerland Since it was a special events (10th anniversary since public opening), there were a bunch of historical vehicles. I failed to identify this Dodge, any help is appreciated, since I know close to nothing about USA softskins: Thanks Massimo

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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
Massimo, Thanks for sharing those! Photos of WW2 Dodges are always welcomed by me. Mike Haines

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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
Hi Mike, Are you able to identify the vehicle? I would like to know the exact model. Thanks Massimo

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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
Thanks for the help! For the Dodge fans among you, there was also a WC-51 at the same event: As for AFVs, the Museum's own a Panzer 68/88 in running order (plus 20+ pieces of swiss artillery): Massimo

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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
I know nothing about Dodge vehicles, so I can't comment. The owner identify it as WC-51. As you said, it could be an hybrid or an incorrect restoration. Thanks again Massimo

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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:24 pm
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Massimo
That last one looks like a WC51 or a WC56 that had the rear body cut off after the war for use as a truck on a farm. In either case it has the incorrect rear body, probably home made and in correct wheels.
If you are intersted in learning more about WW2 Dodges check out the following websites.

forum.ww2dodge.com/
ww2dodge.com/
users.beagle.com.au/mtrpool/

Thanks again for sharing!
Mike Haines
1943 WC62

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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Dodge at Forte Mondascia (Switzerland)
Thanks Mike, I am not into Dodges, I am mostly focused on WW II Axis vehicles and I don't want to spread myself too thin. I asked since I took the opportunity to take some pictures and I would like to archive them with correct names. Massimo

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