From: Ryan M Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Wed Aug 28 2002 - 09:37:27 PDT
At 9:19 AM -0700 8/28/02, Eric & Crystal wrote:
>I have had a lifelong intrest in military vehicles of all kinds and now
>believe that I am in a position to do something about it. Due to my
>inability to do things halfway, I have decided to go all out and am looking
>for an amphibious vehicle of 1940's to 1950's vintage, preferably a DUCW. I
>am interested in anything except a complete running restored vehicle. I
>would almost prefer just a hull. Any information would be appreciated.
If you want something really interesting, might I suggest a Stalwart?
They are 6x6 with very large wheels and front 4 wheel steering. Its
powered by a straight 8, Rolls Royce B80 engine. There are a pair of
pump-jets that exit at the rear for propulsion in the water.
Additionally the vehicles have a drive shaft to each wheel station
from the central transferbox. Some models have built in cranes for
assisting the loading/unloading of pallets of ammo or supplies. The
crew sit in the front cab and enter/exit the vehicle through a hatch
in the top of the cab.
see http://www.stalwart.org/ for more info.
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Ryan Gill rmgill@SPAMmindspring.com
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