Requesting DUKW Info

[scrapper]

As I understand it the DUKW was basically nothing more than a bathtub mounted on a GMC M135 chassis. Am I correct in this?? & are all the under carriage parts identical (naturally except for the special parts needed like a propeller)?? THANKS

 

[NDT]

Nope, it's based on the WWII GMC 6x6 chassis known as the "CCKW". The 1950's M135 axles/chassis are similar but not the same and not interchangeable. Some of the aftermarket DUKW builders have used the M135 chassis however.

 

[scrapper]

thanks for your help

 

[cagosti]

There’s
about 100 things major different about a DUKW V CCKW like CTIS

 

[Karl kostman]

And just as a side note when you find one in decent condition be prepared to drop 100 Large for the price!
Karl

 

[kubotaman]

Don't forget the Super DUKW which was based on the M135 but did not go into production

https://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_xm147_superdukw.php

 

[scrapper]

thanks for the information