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Little late with a reply to this but I hope I can contribute.
Briefly, The original DUKW design utilized 10 750 x 20's on CCKW standard rims. When they decided to add a Central Tire Inflation System they could not do that with the 750x20 so decided on the 11.00x18 using a combat style rim with...
I own one of these "Airborne CCKW's"
The term airborne is incorrect for these. They were not for parachute/glider units. The correct term is "Air-portable". They were developed so that they could be remotely delivered by C-46 and C-47 aircraft.
It took 3 planes to carry one truck. One for the...
I concur...the boom is an old truck frame.
Some interesting things on the Chevy. It has the early BO mounting light grill guard. And it is on both sides. Something that was done outside of military regs.
Also has the mount for the fuel tank on the right outboard behind the cab which usually...
Lots of replies so I will get some more info from the guy and see if he will allow direct contact as I don't want to get in the middle of this.
It is located in mid-state Maine and will require pickup.
Bill
Guy called me because he knows I collect the OD stuff.
He has what he is stating is a new GM Hydramatic on a pallet. States the local FD got it some years ago for their brush truck and never used it and handed it off to him. It has an engine number on the bell housing and the trans number is...
It is on posted on the purplewave auction site with a current bid of $625 and it is also listed on ebay with a "Buy It Now" of $25000. :shock:
I wonder which is the real auction? :lol:
Bill
Did not see this addressed using the search function.
I have 5 cans of Gillespee 33070 purchased in May 2007 from Rapco. That is what was left over last year from a case of 12.
I went to use them this year and after shaking completely (15 minutes in the shaker and 5 by hand, and more with...
Looking for a new or good used swivel for the drop down front lunette landing leg. It is a cast piece.
I busted mine. Anybody have one? Do not need the leg.
Bill
Greetings,
Looking for the swivel casting that attaches to the landing leg on an M101A1.
Broke mine today. New or used. Or any referral to where it can be bought
Bill