Some DUKW's go south for the Summer

[SCSG-G4]

I rode with Ferro today on the first leg of a DUKW's southward journey, today going from Jacksonville, NC to Hopkins, SC. Only the cognizetti know it's final destination, but I have been assured it will spend most of the rest of it's life on soft, white sand, and will be driven by a 'squid' in future parades. It was a fun day, but now it's late and I'm tired, so I'll leave you with a picture.

 

[bigugh20]

Congratulations to the proud new owner (whoever that may be)! We need more pictures.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Here are a couple of it just after loading.

Long day but fun and almost 100% trouble free.

We got 8mpg with this rig!

I will post a video as soon as it is uploaded.

 

[SCSG-G4]

And here a few that I got prior to it being loaded.

 

[CBR Metalworks]

Nice! Glad yall got home safe, and glad to see it's in good hands!

 

[73m819]

Is it headed towards the athen/winder area.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

No....

 

[Flyingvan911]

Sweeeeeet! I sure wish I had one.

 

[73m819]

Is it headed towards the athen/winder area.

No....

Guess the GREAT MR. C, Is NOT going to be a new cracker owner.

 

[FrankUSMC]

I drove that DUKW back in 1988, the owner was a Marine, and a very good friend . The DUKW was named the "Dunkin Duck" because the owner at one time owned the Dunkin Donuts in Jacksonville, NC. If you look closely at the bow, you will see the remains of a sharks mouth that was painted on it years ago back in the 1980s.
For you movie buffs, this was the DUKW that was used in the movie "Revenge of the Nerds".
Hope it is going to a good home.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET.

 

[SCSG-G4]

I have it on a reliable source that Ferro drove it off the trailer and parked it at it's new home.

 

[clinto]

Guess the GREAT MR. C, Is NOT going to be a new cracker owner.

Ha!

I strongly considered it when I saw it. The cost of transport, logistical difficulties and who knows what was missing and the corrosion scared me off. Although I realize no 70+ year old amphibious truck is going to be rust free, I felt like this one was past where I wanted to begin.

The lack of covered storage made me feel like it was a bad idea as well. A DUKW is a significant enough vehicle that it needs to be indoors.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Clint, all I will say, is you have to start somewhere. I totally understand your point a well though. For a purist this truck needs tons of fab work for the lower hull. Mechanically she seems pretty solid and what I know of DUKWs almost all complete and functioning right now.

Here is a video. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/JrHZ-thhBbg

 

[papabear]

Clint, all I will say, is you have to start somewhere. I totally understand your point a well though. For a purist this truck needs tons of fab work for the lower hull. Mechanically she seems pretty solid and what I know of DUKWs almost all complete and functioning right now.

I'm sure there was a HUGE price difference but just think...you could have started with something like THIS:

 

[Recovry4x4]

So, since it already needs so much metal work, why not bob it, put 395s and a multifuel sol that you can run WMO as fuel? That would make it a great daily driver! (Satire for those who don't know me)

 

[FloridaAKM]

The only one of those I have ever seen is @ Camp Blanding in their front gate display. Yours looks as good or better than theirs & has a chance of being reactivated instead of a static display. Congratulations on the new owners addition to the collection.

 

[eaw46]

Mine is still sitting in the back yard way up north here. Eddy

 

[renovate7]

My DUKW came from the field to the right of the drive 2 years ago. I crawled all thru this one. Other then the hull issues it looks very complete. First pic is DUKW in this thread. Second two are my DUKW as it sat.

 

[SCSG-G4]

My DUKW came from the field to the right of the drive 2 years ago. I crawled all thru this one. Other then the hull issues it looks very complete. First pic is DUKW in this thread. Second two are my DUKW as it sat.

Looks like the CTIS is still present on that one, which is a blessing for someone doing a restoration.

 

[JH1]

All of these DUKWs look cherry, to me. I just picked one up that had a few inches of forest loam on it, everywhere. We literally used a flat bladed shovel to scoop the stuff off of the deck. Prop driveline rusted completely through, engine stuck, rear wheels stuck, no flooring left, massive rust all over, etc. It will run and float again. Trust me. Figure it will take 10 sheets of 4x8 steel to redo the sides and bottom. Bow and stern are ok. Never say die! JH1