Originally Posted by clinto

Ok, you Jimmy guys help me out here. I love these things (and the Studie US6) but I know almost nothing about them.

This is an early model becuase it's enclosed and it's a 353 because it's the long wheelbase. Right?

The CCKW was made between 1941 and 1945, the open cab was introduced in 1943, and was gradually phased in. The long wheelbase (353) and short wheelbase (352) were made the entire production run.

The truck for sale looks to be a '43 but it could be a late '42. You can tell by the brush guard that is exended on the driver's side to cover the blackout drive lamp. '41s and early '42s were symetrical


What's the difference between banjo and aplit axles and is one better than the other?

The banjo axles were made by GM and are known to carry greater weights, but the transfer case uses ball bearings and is considered inferior to the Timken used in the split trucks. The split axle is make by Timken, which later became "Rockwell". For hobby use the axles are just fine one or the other.

Do all the enclosed cabs have the civilian dash?

Only the '41s had the civi instrument cluster, later models had the usual round gauges. The actual dash board is the almost the same, a few detail differences.