![]() ![]() Other buyers are looking to convert an ex-military truck into a vehicle for expeditions – ‘The Grand Tour’! The reasons are similar to why the export markets love these trucks – they should be reliable, easy to fix and can drive anywhere – plus they are large enough to sleep in.Īs far as the ex military Land Rovers and other lighter 4×4 vehicles are concerned, they are also purchased by enthusiasts in the UK – some for conversion to civilian use – others for use on site – think paintballing and you won’t be far wrong. Since the vehicles are typically older, it means that the technology is more straightforward and easier to repair than today’s modern trucks – meaning also that they are more flexible regarding the quality of the fuel used. Army, that saw heavy service, predominantly as cargo trucks. The GMC CCKW, also known as 'Jimmy', or the G-508 by its Ordnance Supply Catalog nr, was a highly successful series of off-road capable, 2 1 2-ton, 6×6 trucks, built in large numbers to a standardized design (from 1941 to 1945) for the U.S. ![]() ![]() Since the ex-army trucks, such as tankers, for example have travelled relatively few miles on the road and have been maintained to within an inch of their lives, these trucks should have plenty more life left in them. Restored CCKW 353 Cargo truck with open cab, machine gun ring, and front-mounted winch. Often the ex-army trucks are sent to export markets – their rugged, go anywhere designs are well suited to countries whose roads are in poor condition and where weather conditions can make them worse still. ![]()
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