Requesting DUKW Info

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

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.

thanks for your help

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

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

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

thanks for the information