WC-8 WC-16 WC-25 Truck, 1/2 ton, 4x4, Dodge Radio Car w/o Winch (G505)
The Dodge WC-8 and the very similar WC-16 and WC-25, are 1/2 ton Reconnaissance Cars equipped for carrying radio equipment with an external battery box, antenna, and mounting racks. The three models have slightly different engines and other small differences. They are closely related to the WC Command Reconnaissance Cars WC-6, WC-7, WC-16, WC-23, WC-24. All are part of the WC model series G-505, built by Dodge during 1941 or early 1942.
If you don't have the vehicle dataplate, to differentiate you must know the U.S. Government registration number (Army number on the hood) or the serial number which can be found stamped on the left front frame.
| Model | Serial Number Range | Hood Number Range |
|---|---|---|
| WC-8 | 8644701-88666216 8666301-8676719 | W60473-W60479 W605100-W605304 W606021-W606356 |
| WC-16 | 8676901-8694193 | W606357-W607383 W607687-W607943 |
| WC-25 | 81500001-??? 81517445-??? 81517694-??? | W608358-W609007 W2071355-W2072104 |
Data from SNL G-657 Dodge Master Parts List. Other data on the Dodge G505 main page.
WC-25 Truck, 1/2 ton, 4x4, Dodge Radio or Reconnaissance Radio body, w/o winch. Hood number W-608444 confirms WC-25 (1941 contract).
