An extremely competent and successful vehicle and most would agree that it was also a good-looking truck. Sometimes known as the "Beep" (meaning "big" or beefed-up jeep). 

It came in many variations, which included weapons carrier/gun platform, telephone maintenance, emergency repair, command car, sedan and ambulance.  

The Dodge 3/4 ton WC-series was introduced in 1942, to replace the earlier 1/2 ton type which Dodge had been producing since 1939 and for which the US Army had proposed various improvements following experience in service. Prototypes of the new improved vehicle were produced by both Chrysler Cooperation and Ford but it was Chryslers Dodge Division which got the contract producing the trucks at the Mound Road plant of the former Fargo Company. It was powered by the same six cylinder side valve engine as the older version, and at 78 in., the new vehicle was wider and at the same time also had a lower profile. It was fitted with larger "high flotation" tires on combat rims to enhance traction on poor surfaces. And the payload capability was increased by 50%. 

The engine had a displacement of 230.2 cubic inches [bore and stroke - 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"]. The compression ratio was 6.7 with a horsepower output of 102 HP. In line with the trend toward naming mechanical features, it was christened the "get-away" engine. Perhaps that overstated the case a little, for neck-snapping performance was not among its credits.

It had a wheelbase of 121 inches, and there was a four speed (New Process gear Company) transmission with part-time 4x4 and single speed transfer case. The live axles were suspended on a long travel semi-elliptical springs.

These vehicles were finished in standard US matt olive paint and were marked with the usual registration number, national symbols, bridge classification and unit numbers etc.