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Hello, DUKW's are neg. ground. You probably have a wire that is shorted to ground or your ignition switch is malfunctioning. Steve

Stuart Rubber Track Pads Hello, I took my Stuart to "Tank Fest" in Everett, Wa. on Memorial Day. I ran the tank on concrete and gravel doing lots of turns. The new track pads show virtually no sign of wear. There are a few small cuts in a couple of the pads from the gravel but that is normal...

Hello, If you have old rubber track you will have to remove the old rubber. I use steel tracks. I just torched the bolts that hold the steel pads on. The links and pins will need to be sandblasted before you send them to Starpoint. I think Greg may have someone that can do the sandblasting but...

Stuart Tracks...All Done!!! Hello, Today I just finished adjusting the tracks. I rolled the tank out of my shop and turned it around in my driveway!!! That was fun!!! I really do not have place to drive the tank at my shop. I will be going to Tank Fest in Everett, WA. on 30 May. I will be...

Stuart Tank Track Hello, Today I installed the last 44 track wedges and then installed the 2nd track!!! Almost all done. I just need to do a little adjusting of the tracks. I can hardly wait to go for a drive. Steve

Stuart tracks Hello, Track #2 is off. Just need to finish installing some of the wedge bolts and the second track will be installed!!! Steve

Stuart Tracks Hello, Today I installed 1 track!!! I broke the other track and will remove it tomorrow...hopefully. Steve

Stuart Tank Tracks Hello, This afternoon I removed 1 track. Boy was that fun!!! Of course the new tracks are siting in front of my DUKW which I am driving to a show tomorrow morning. So I had to do a bit of track rolling. Steve

Hello, 66 more wedge bolts installed toady and 1 track is all assembled! Only 132 more to go. ( I just have to connect the 3 sections of 22 pads and roll the tank on them.) My back is sore again!!! Steve

Stuart Tank Tracks Hello, Today I installed 66 wedge bolts. Only 198 more to go. I should have the tracks on the tank in a couple days! Steve

Hello, This is the first set of Stuart track pads Starpoint has produced. The rubber is new and all the metal parts are used. Steve

Hello, My new rubber track pads arrived today from Starpoint Extrusions in Ohio. Greg did an outstanding job! Boy they look real nice! I got kind of excited and started linking them all together just after I unloaded them off the truck. In 1 hr 45 mins I had all of the connectors installed. (My...

Hello, Very nice looking DUKW. It cannot be a 1941 DUKW since they did not start production until 1942. S/N 16258 makes it a late 1944 or early 1945. What other info. are you looking for? Steve

John, Are there any accessories you have not added on??? What about a coffee maker for those early morning trips!!! Looks great. Steve

John, Fantastic job on the Plymouth restoration. Not a bad tank either!!! Steve

Hello, We are limited to 25 military vehicles for the procession to the Expo Center on the 17th due to permit issues. At this time we do not have the form up area yet or the exact time. It will be around 11am & somewhere near Sergeants Towing. We will have the form up place this coming week and...

Hello, If any of you guys plan to attend Steve Preston's Celebration of Life ceremony on the 17th please go to the facebook page and click on the "going" tab. This will give us a way to get a head count. https://www.facebook.com/events/183254965348826/ There is a go fund me account set up for...

Hello, Please join the Preston Family for a celebration the life of Steve Preston. Tuesday, November 17at 1:00pm Service will be in Hall D of the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217. (There will no charge for parking) https://www.facebook.com/events/183254965348826/ We...

Rick, I just checked the list and your already on the list. If you want a copy let me know. I do not have a USA number for your DUKW. Steve

Hello, I have the list of DUKW serial numbers/USA numbers that Bill Keen (rest in peace ole buddy) started back in the 90's. I have kept it updated over the years. If you send me your e mail address I will send you the list. Thanks, Steve sgreenb810@aol.com