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Chuck

Chuck is a character in The Green Machines, a children's picture book series by David Woods. He is based on the GMC CCKW "Deuce and a Half".

Watercolour illustration of Chuck, a friendly GMC CCKW "Deuce and a Half" from The Green Machines

Big-hearted American who loves a convoy.

“Load her up!”

Character card

Best at
Carries two and a half tons
Quirk
Talks in big numbers
Usually causes
Promises too much
Read-aloud voice
Deep, jolly

In the books

A guest at Fiona's surprise birthday party.

Appears in

Cover of Fiona, Book Six of The Green Machines
Book Six

Fiona

Cover of Willy, Book Eight of The Green Machines
Book Eight

Willy

Cover of Gamma, Book Twelve of The Green Machines
Book Twelve

Gamma

Which real vehicle is Chuck based on?

Real vehicle
GMC CCKW "Deuce and a Half"
Era
1940s
Country
USA
Did you know?
His nickname means two and a half tons; over 500,000 were built, and they once ran a famous non-stop delivery road.

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