My garage: Harley Davidson 42WLA, Dodge WC63, Dodge WC57, Chevrolet 1-1/2 ton 4x4. Originally an Earth Borer, Pole Setter. Drilling rig gone and truck now mounts a #7 Set Lifting Frame. i.e.: Light Wrecker.
The DUKW engine and engine compartment were finished in a peculiar pale green colour similar to what I would call duck egg blue. I have an idea the CCKW engine was the same colour.
The original DUKW engines I have seen over the years were same nice OD as the CCKW engine. I am partial to the TM9 Ordnance Munitions Can Semi-Gloss Olive Drab.
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The peculiar pale green colour is 'Eau de Nil' ( Water of the Nile ) and was discussed in another thread.
It was the standard British colour for engines for many years, and the inside of radio bodies and stuff like that. It would not be the original factory colour for a 270, but would be on any DUKW engine that had been rebuilt for British Army service.
Gordon, in Scotland
( Now officially given up on any form of politics )
My garage: Harley Davidson 42WLA, Dodge WC63, Dodge WC57, Chevrolet 1-1/2 ton 4x4. Originally an Earth Borer, Pole Setter. Drilling rig gone and truck now mounts a #7 Set Lifting Frame. i.e.: Light Wrecker.