Ford GTB
| Ford GTB | |
|---|---|
 G-622 Ford GTB, Cargo, Low Silhouette, USMC #166487 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Model years | 1943-1945 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door truck 2-door Wrecker 2-door Explosives transsporter |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Ford G8T Flathead 6 cylinder Straight 6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | varies by model |
| Length | varies by model |
| Width | varies by model |
| Height | varies by model |
| Curb weight | varies by model |
The Ford GTB, commonly called the Burma Jeep, was a 11⁄2-ton 4x4 truck produced during WWII by Ford and was used primarily by the United States Military, primarily the US Navy and Marine Corps. The GTB was used primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II, with many being used on the "Burma Road".[1][2][3]
The GTB's Ordinance Standard nomenclature number was G-622.
Variants
Ford produced over 15,000 of these low silhouette, short, and maneuverable GTB's in five models, with all except the GTBS had dual rear wheels:[4]
- GTB truck, Cargo, the basic version with a troop/cargo carrying bed equipped with side mounted folding bench seats,
- GTBA truck, (US Navy) All navy versions were produced in "Ocean Grey"
- GTBB truck, Wrecker, (Rare, only 50 produced)
- GTBS truck, Bomb Service with crane (US Navy)
- GTBC truck, Bomb Service with crane (USN, improved)
Operators
Notes
General references
- TM 10-1435 Maintenance Manual for Ford GTB (G622) 1 1⁄2-ton 4×4 truck , August 20, 1942 edition. 181 pages.
- TM 10-1434 Illustrated Parts for Ford 1 1⁄2-ton 4×4 truck , July 1942
See also
- Jeffery Quad - a similar but much older vehicle