Grafting a DUKW hull onto a CCKW ? ? ?

[jason@snakeriver]

Would it be worth the time and effort to put a DUKW hull on a CCKW ??? Or how about a M-135, making a super DUKW ? ? ?
Or would it be a total PITA and end up with a scabbed togeather outfit ??? Tom

 

[Alredneck]

Why bother wasting the time the DUKW used CCKW parts when it was built so everything should transfer over to keep you from cutting up the DUKW. I guess it would depend on what your goal is? If you have a DUKW and it doesnt run but have good CCKW engines and axles and other parts then they will work in it thus not having to transfer the hull onto another frame. On the other hand if the frame is rotten or bent and needs replaced then use th CCKW frame the COE frame is the matching frame for it exactly but a regular truck frame should be really close if not spot on. More details of what you are trying to get done along with pics would help out alot. Captain

 

[dc3coyote]

If you have pics, I would love too see them, I was thinking about doing that the other day

 

[jason@snakeriver]

It is Ebay # 200233102473 and it is right next door to me. I need to go look at it. You always like to get into a project on the cheap, but it always ends up biting you in the rear in the end - money wise.
I am working on 2 T-15 weasels and I am up to $5,000 apiece in cash outlay and still a long ways to go. Tom

 

[jasonjc]

Yes that does look like ALOT of work. But it wont be long befor a project like that will be the only way to get one. On a side note , why it the would some one cut a door into the side of a boat????????

 

[Wolf.Dose]

DUKW use the AFKWX frame. WB is same as CCKW353. But front and rear overhang is silgtly different; also some mounts attached to the frame. So, built up a DUKW and slaughter some CCKW. DUKW are much reare than CCKW and in some parts of the world still in active daily use. There is no commercial of the shelf replacement awailable worldwide.