M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

[Claven2]

As always, looking great!

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[Peter Laidler]

Does anyone know anyone done or doing a similar project with the DUKW? There were about 6 or 7 in the cast vehicle park at 40 Base Workshop in 1969, all in grey paint with XX YP XX British Army numbers that had come from 37 Company RCT, the Water Bourne Company based at Blakang Mati - or was it Palau Brani - off the Singapore main coast. The drove/swam across to the main Island and to the workshops but couldn't go back as they weren't waterproof. I expect that they were just left as scrap when the Poms left!

[Claven2]

Does anyone know anyone done or doing a similar project with the DUKW? There were about 6 or 7 in the cast vehicle park at 40 Base Workshop in 1969, all in grey paint with XX YP XX British Army numbers that had come from 37 Company RCT, the Water Bourne Company based at Blakang Mati - or was it Palau Brani - off the Singapore main coast. The drove/swam across to the main Island and to the workshops but couldn't go back as they weren't waterproof. I expect that they were just left as scrap when the Poms left!

Peter: Probably not the same ones, but check this out:

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread...-of-Leicester&

[WarPig1976]

There is a company here in the states that has a fleet of DUKW's. Here in Philadelphia they give tourist a tour of Old City and then out on the Delaware river for a bit. They're painted white and have soft tops and a stupid duck logo on them. Probably .05% of the people who ride/see them know what they are.

Also, a few years ago one broke down on the river and a trash barge ran it over sinking it and killing 2 kids from Europe. The pilot of the barge was texting.

[Claven2]

A few years back (2002) here in Ottawa, an il-maintained one being used for a tour boat sank in the canal when it was full of tourists. 4 people drowned and that was the end of that business venture.

[Bill Hollinger]

There's an entire fleet of DUKWs in Branson, Missouri. They are all painted white and have canopies with fringe. Disgusting!

[Sarge1998]

There's an entire fleet of DUKWs in Branson, Missouri. They are all painted white and have canopies with fringe.

I rode them in the early 60's at the Wisconsin Dells.
Original Wisconsin Ducks - Home

[Cwcoolcow]

I rode them in the early 60's at the Wisconsin Dells.
Original Wisconsin Ducks - Home

They had two on Pittsburgh. Once they were in the water they let my 12 year old son steer. Very cool.

[coalgeo]

Well, incredible project. I can't even imagine the amount of time and effort you have put into this vehicle.
Greg

[Claven2]

Andy - we must be do for an update, no?