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9 Feb 1943 Allied forces capture Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
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Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 G506 Series

The Chevrolet G506 series of 1 1/2 ton 4x4 closed cab trucks were built by Chevrolet in large numbers during World War II.

All of the G506 series trucks were powered by the Chevrolet 235 cu. in. 83 hp. six cyl. engine mated to a four speed transmission and two speed transfer case. It had a wheelbase of 145 inches.

Click on the photo link to go to the page of photos and information for the specific truck in the Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 G506 Series.

Vehicle	Description	Photo Link
G7103	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Cab & Chassis (G7103)
G7105	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Panel Truck
G7106 G7116	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo Dump Truck
G7107 G7117	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo Truck (G7107 and G7117)
G7127	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 LWB Cargo Truck
G7128	Chevrolet M6 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Bomb Service Truck
G7163	Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton 4x4 Earth Auger Truck
G7173	Chevrolet Truck, Telephone Construction & Maintenance, 1 1/2 Ton, 4x4, K-43