Yankee Joe For Sale

Buy yourself an Australian 1942 WW2 Chevy which has just completed a 5,000 km historic journey through Turkey, Greece, Crete, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium.From Istanbul to Normandy.

Truck Specs:
Short wheel base 145” 4X4
Chassis No: RC42G71M179
216 Engine No: R1296722
Australian Army No: 192806
Registration No: S18280

D-Day Anniversary - 6th June 2009 - Normandy Australia New Zealand ANZAC Convoy

Details:
Rebuilt diffs - back one has new bearings and seal to make it more reliable
Front one rebuilt, adjusted and new seal – both diffs ratio changed from 6.67 to 6.17 to give 90 kph and better economy
Fitted with 5 spd Toyota Dyna gearbox
New clutch, brakes rebuilt
Rebuilt radiator
Low mileage 216 car motor with modified sump to suit military specs
Transfer box rebuilt with new bearings and seals
New front tyres
Australian GMH cab
New canvas and seats, Cargo body 50’s model Japanese
Converted to 12 volt
2 speed electric wipers
Modern brake booster fitted for reliability
Generator & water pump rebuilt, new belt
New tie rod ends and tailshafts
RH drive after market conversion

Phone:
+61 0408 749 012
Email:
rock4wd@bigpond.net.au
Owner:
Dale Barnard and Karen Bracken

ALL THE WAY FROM BRISBANE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA