Posted by Mike on October 04, 1999 at 08:00:20:
In Reply to: Re: Not a Dodge, but need help with model numbers for big WWII GMC trucks. ctxt posted by Allan on October 03, 1999 at 20:25:43:
The U indicates an amphibian (DUKW), the K indicates a front wheel drive and the W indicates the second driving axle in the rear. This is shown by the designation of ACK 353 for the 4x4 truck and ACKWX for the 6x6 truck. Additonal codes for the model ID are:
A - cargo body w/o winch
B - cargo body w/ winch
C - stake wagon body
D - gasoline tanker w/o winch
E - gasoline tanker w/ winch
F - van body
G - water tanker w/o winch
H - dump truck (tipper) w/ winch
1 - split type drive axles
2 - banjo type drive axles
Cab disignations (type #)
1574 and 1608 - sheet steel cabs on CCW and CCKW
1615 - sheet steel cab on AFKWX
1619 - tarpaulin cab on CCKW
1620 - tarpaulin cab on AFKWX