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]

Ford GTB
G-622 Ford GTB, Cargo, Low Silhouette, USMC #166487
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1943-1945
Assembly	Edgewater, New Jersey
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door truck 2-door Wrecker 2-door bomb service
Powertrain
Engine	226 ci G8T I6
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

GTBs remained in service after WW II. Some were used during the Korean War (1950-1953). The last units were retired from service as late as 1967.[4]

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:[5]

• 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

 United States

• Military of the United States
  • United States Navy
  • United States Marine Corps

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

External links

• Burma Jeep from the Wright Museum of WWII Wolfeboro NH
• Burma Jeep Navy Bomb Service Truck from the Wright Museum of WWII
• Marshallmuseum - Liberty Park - Oorlogsmuseum Overloon, The Netherlands.