WWII Dodge WC26 Wagon revived and put up for auction (23 photos)
This is a 1941 Dodge WC26 Wagon 4×4. It was built immediately after the start of America's involvement in World War II as part of the first generation of WC series trucks. What remains of him today original chassis and steel body. Most of the rest truck heavily modified. It's got a brand new engine transmission, suspension, brakes and interior. At the auction they plan for it earn up to 275 thousand dollars. 
The chassis of the Dodge WC26 remains original - the platform is known for its resilience and resilience. However, it is completely restored, for which it was necessary to remove the body from the frame. Body restored and painted in a special shade of patina with deliberate streaks of paint, the frame was also dismantled, cleaned and painted. Along the way the SUV was equipped with modern diode optics and a sunroof.
The suspension has new elements that increase the road clearance. The SUV is mounted on 22-inch wheels with 42-inch Milestar Patagonia tyres. Dodge WC26 is powered by new engine - Cummins diesel engine with a volume of 5.9 liters with an alternative intercooler and DynoMax exhaust system. The motor is running with automatic transmission, drive — full. Homemade installed fuel tank with a volume of 144 liters.
The refurbished interior includes new seats, digital instruments and an advanced MB Quart speaker system with multiple amplifiers. In addition, the interior of the SUV is additionally soundproofed.
The development of the WC26 platform in the 1940s became a civilian model Dodge Power Wagon, which is also popular with the creators off-road restomods. One of these modernized trucks in 2021 changed the owner for 270 thousand dollars. 
