greenemachine09 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 if anyone knows of information on DUKW serial numbers it would be a great help!!! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My Hats-off to you guys undertaking this project - It is a major, major project indeed are certainly not for the faint hearted! I think my Dukw was chassie number 6331 from memory and the highlight of my Dukw restoration and ownership was meeting up with Bart Vanderveen (editor of Wheels & Tracks and many other MV books) in about the Spring of 1998 and taking him for a ride through Savernake Forest in the vehicle one a lovely sunny afternoon. Bart absolutley loved it and said that it was one of those experiences which highlighted the benefits and enjoyment of being involved in the preserved MV movement. Sadly within the next year Bart had unexpectedly passed away. Rex Ward in Reading is undoubtedly your best source of nearly every spare part you will need. Rex worked on Dukw's when he was in the British Army in the 1960's and his knowledge on type is simply second to none. He has sourced many hard to find items world-wide and if he can't get them, then they can't be had. He's also a nice guy to deal with as well and is honest and true to his word. (I have had countless dealings with him over the years) If it were me doing the project, I think I would buy a donor GMC 353 for all interchangeable power train and drive train parts, inc, axles, props, motor, gearbox etc. It would a much cheaper route in the long-run, especially if you could get hold of a late production ex-norwegian truck with low miles, with all parts like new! Look forward to seeing your restoration photographs as they proceed. Cds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 thanks for the positive note and i think my serial number is 5137. and about the donar truck i think that i will do that, but i have a problem tearing apart a restorable truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi Alan. If you want parts for your dukw / truck or advice I can be found at http://www.dukwparts.com. or you can phone me on 07768684095. Rex Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Rex thanks for the parts option and i will buy some parts from you im sure but right now i will wait, i have many people around my area who are offering me parts. and i have a person with a original rebuilt duck motor contacting me. he only wants 750 us dollars! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Alan, You are a very very brave man to be taking on a project of these proportions! Its a really nice story getting it basically for free, but by christ does it need serious work! I really take my hat off to you restoring this, and hopefully it should be a great beast when finished! Rex really is the man for DUKW's and Jimmys, and he helped me out a lot when I was having problems with my GMC motor and head. Good Luck! Regards, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 mick i am so im told and im getting parts by the dozens. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 i have gotten in some amazing new pictures of the "DUCK" and i will scan and post the asap. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Here is some of the stuff that i got out of the duck (sifting through 50, 5 gallon buckets): http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/9010252766.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/9010252741.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/9010252650.jpg[/img] Here is the Duck engine that i got form Mr. Ed: http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/9010233535.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/9010233532.jpg[/img] Just some more pictures to look at and i will post more on the pictures i bought of ducks in action. as always i still need parts so anything would be appreciated. Thanks, Alan Greene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 ive gotten some pictures of the parts trucks what do yall think and if anyone can tell me if the yellow truck is a cckw. http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000282.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000182.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000345.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000068.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000243.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10920595830.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10920595896.jpg[/img] http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10921000451.jpg[/img] thanks, Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi Alan, Shown your thread to my Dad,......he trained guys to grive then, over here, in the 40's,........and he positivly DROOLS over any that he see's now a days, :-D. If premium bonds come up,........my next vehicle,..........(Yeh, I know,.......in my dreams....................... :whistle:) Yellow cab, in pic's certainly looks, (to me, anyways, ) like cckw. Many Thanks for the pics and updates on progress. Good luck with it. All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 leeenfield thanks for the info on your dad and the truck, but the only question i had on the truck is is it still a cckw because it dosent have the live front axle? but the truck does have tandam back axles, and i cant find the cckw markings between the axles. Thanks, Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Hi Alan, I think what you have there is a CCW - the CCKW's little brother. It's one of around 23,500 built with a non-driving front axle for road-going use. They were used on long-haul supply routes in the ETO such as the Red Ball Express. It's probably quite a rare beast. All were 353s with hard cabs. Mechanically, it doesn't have a low range, but there must still be a transfer box to power both rear axles. Other than that, they're supposed to be the same. (Info. from Boniface/Jeudy/Crismon) Nice find :tup: - Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Great info, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 thanks a lot TooTallMike that backs up what i have been hearing from others. i just havent got the chance to post the info. Thanks Again, Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hi Alan, looks like you've got not one, but two, rarities there. Yours is one of the best discovery/recovery stories I've heard in a while. Please keep posting snaps and snippets of info. Brilliant stuff, and what the forum is here for. Good luck. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 Snapper thanks for the encourageing info and i will keep postin pics. right now i have the moter and the exhaust manifold was cracked at the base got it welded and got some new gaskets and am in the process of putting them on right now! thats all for now folks! Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 here are some pictures of the exhaust manifold before and after along with the starter and some random parts around the workbench. as you can see the manifold had a pretty big piece missing and the other valve broken off, which we got welded on by a friend of ours. http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13922183783.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13922183786.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13922183746.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13922183754.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13922183719.jpg[/img] Thanks for lookin, Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Enigma thanks and i just had my 16th birthday and i think i am going to russ jones (has an original duck, along with a lot of stuff) soon! Keep on postin , Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 here are some more before and after pics and i just got the engine paint from jim carter truck parts today so it will go on next! rember i am always looking for duck parts! http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463141.jpg[/img]http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463152.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463110.jpg[/img]http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463199.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463254.jpg[/img]http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463266.jpg[/img] http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463275.jpg[/img]http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/15717463291.jpg[/img] Thanks for lookin & please feel free to post, Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 So ready to float by the summer? :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Hi Alan, you have to be the youngest collector Ive ever heard of! And a DUKW at 15 years old, amazing, top effort fella! Can you post some pics of your Ford and Dodge ? Good luck with it all ! G506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Enigma yeah right, if it takes me a month to estore an engine i could only imagine how long it would take for the whole duck! and g506 thanks a lot, and if you look around on this forum i think i posted some pics of my ford the dodge is only a rolling chassis and in the process of getting sold to ed sommer. Alan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenemachine09 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 just to update you guys i am getting the ccw, a 1.5 ton chevy, and possibly a AFKX-352. i will get some pictures up soon :evil: :-D :evil:. AGG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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