GMC CC KW-353-VAB.
Built: 1944-1944 · Series: CC
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GMC CC – the CCKW military trucks from the Second World War: six- to eight-cylinders of 4.4 litres displacement, 3.08 to 5.91 t unladen weight, 3.5 to 9.28 t gross weight
GMC CC is the register designation for General Motors' CCKW range, the 2.5-ton, all-wheel-drive truck GMC built in more than half a million examples during the Second World War. The model names in the register – CC KW 352 and CC KW 353 – correspond to the historic type designations: C for the 1941 design year, C for the conventional bonneted cab, K for all-wheel drive and W for dual rear-axle tyres. The short 352 and the long, closed-cab 353 were the most-built variants.
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The register lists here 6 versions from six- to eight-cylinders of 4,416 to 4,424 cm³, unladen weights from 3,084 to 5,910 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 9,276 kg, lengths from 6,220 to 7,200 mm and widths from 2,250 to 2,550 mm.
The CCKW, known in the English-speaking world as the "Deuce and a Half", was alongside the Studebaker US6 the standard transport vehicle of the US Army and its allies, and after 1945 shaped many European countries as a civilian commercial vehicle and fire-engine chassis; today it is a sought-after collector's vehicle among military-vehicle enthusiasts.
When buying a used CCKW, the rust condition of the cab and load bed, the condition of the all-wheel drive and transfer cases, the originality of the engine and equipment, and the documentation of its military origin count; spare parts are available through specialist military-vehicle dealers and as reproductions.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle GMC CC, GMC (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,250 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 4,730 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,320 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,080 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC CC KW-353-VAB. weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,320 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC CC KW-353-VAB.?
9,080 kg.
What engine does the GMC CC KW-353-VAB. have?
6 cylinders.
When was the GMC CC KW-353-VAB. built?
Production years: 1944.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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