quarkz Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Howdy from the Pacific North West. My name is Tony and up until now I have been a Vietnam era 6x6 enthusiast. But a couple weeks ago a purchased a 1945 WWII project DUKW. I hope to get her dis-assembled and have a plan made to start her resurrection as this winter's project. Now I am off to read all the DUKW and some CCKW related posts to see what the folks on your site have offered up. A quick question for DUKW owners, on the rub rails along the side of the sided of the hull there are some DUKWs with rectangular holes in the rails, are these to be filled with something, maybe lights? Or are they drain holes, I have seen DUKWs with and with out these holes. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Welcome Tony, you have a nice project there. A lot of information, some even helpful will be coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi Tony, Welcome to the forum with the most info! For a minute there when you said 6x6, I thought you are referring to Saracen, Saladin, Stolly!!!:cool2::cool2::cool2: May you thoroughly enjoy your project!! And we want pics, pics, pics, pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarkz Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanx Tony and Monty. The other MV forums I frequent are heavy on the display of eye candy as well. So as the pix become available I will surely post. As for my 6x6 interests it is deuce and halfs and 5 tons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 The holes are drains, I have read of other who sealed their rails top and bottom and left a vent at one end then installed a zerk at the other and filled the interior of the rail with grease and then plugged both ends, not sure which is better . Only way to keep your ducky as rust free as possible is not to float it at least not in salt water. Mind you these are only things I ve heard or read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glcaines Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Welcome to the forum. You have a fantastic project for this winter! I have always wanted a DUKW. What condition is the hull in? Post more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Welcome to the forum cousin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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