David Eilers

Postcard & 1942 Photo of Ford GP "Super Jeep" 6x6

UPDATE II: There's no date on this rare 6x6 Super Jeep postcard that I just picked up from eBay. I imagine this was published around 1942 or 43. It looks like the postcard was based on this press photo at the bottom of this post.

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Originally poste on February 13, 2014:

Craig spotted this rare photo. It shows a Ford GP 6x6, which also appears to be called a Ford GP T14 37mm. I'm not clear on how many were made, but this one (or something very similar) can be seen here: http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_465000-Ford-GP-T14-37mm-GMC-1941.html

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7 Comments

  1. muley
    There was a running, driving MT tug at a small show a buddy put on in Dillon Montana 5 or 6 years ago. Just about the coolest jeep i've ever seen.
  2. JohnB
    The Army probably figured the many variants of the Dodge WC series could do the job.
  3. kevin connor
    Super Jeep also made an appearance in the movie classic 'Jeep-Herders'.
  4. Barney Goodwin
    I thought that was a spare tire until I read the info on the back of the photo - retractible wheels to prevent bellying. The Captain's personal project at the base holly shop! lol
  5. Brad
    After reading the description of the retractable wheels I can't see any kind of hub assembly in the photo or postcard.
  6. Barney Goodwin
    Brad, I agree. That narrative on the back was written by a reporter. Perhaps he made an assumption? And, to edit my post above "base HOBBY shop".

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