CCKW THEORY

Facts, Tips, Hints, and other snippets about the CCKW, Chevy, or DUKW
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joel gopan
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CCKW THEORY

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For those who enjoy knowing more than sitting in the CCKW drivers seat whil making CCKW noises and visions of all the web gear you can hide your truck under, here's why your CCKW moves whrn the differentials turn. There are several methods of transmitting the driving action of the differentials to your chassis, One is called "Hotchkiss" where the action of the differentials is transmitted to the chassis through the springs. The CCKW uses two methods, Hotchkiss and --------------?
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jrs44jimmy
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Re: CCKW THEORY

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torque rods
1944 CCKW 353 383625-1 open cab w/winch ,w/arctic cab
1942 CCKW 353 175428-1 parts truck
1970 W300 power wagon (US forest service rig )
1936 plymouth p2 4dr touring sedan
MVPA 36083
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