Seep Pulling Trailer

10 Comments

1. STEVEOctober 14, 2012 at 2:38 PM

   That is the first seep I have seen with a trailer. There are tracks infront of them so I would think they made it. 5 guys in a seep is a lot of weight? The seeps are very intersting but I can't think of any writeups of using them in battle. Might be some but I can't remember any.
2. tom in phillyOctober 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM

   looks like some brass in there
3. PaulOctober 14, 2012 at 9:11 PM

   Considering the Seeps sea worthiness, blistering speed in the water and it's importance to the war effort I believe they were designed to be part of the submarine group.
4. deilersOctober 14, 2012 at 9:23 PM

   Their early nickname was the Quack and an article from 1943 that I'll share at some point refers to them exclusively as such. Sinking was a common problem with these, which is why world trekkers that used these following the war added sides to reduce the chances of watering entering over the side. The top speed was about 6 knots, which proved a problem for a vehicle that was designed for leaders to command from the rear. All the water vehicles in front of them (boats and landing vehicles) would pull too quickly ahead for them to keep up. The lack of room for cargo was a third problem. All these problems lead the military to favor the DUKW, which still roam the streets of Seattle ferrying tourists in and out of Lake Union in downtown Seattle. Ann went on a "Duck Tour" and said it was fun. I have yet to go . . . http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/history.htm
5. Doug DuncanOctober 15, 2012 at 1:53 AM

   You can see lots of cobbles and other rocks sticking up through the beach, so I think it is not deep mud.
6. ZackOctober 15, 2012 at 3:50 AM

   I have been on Ride The Ducks in Branson Missouri 3 times, really cool ride. During part of the ride you got to see old military vehicles such as a Willys Jeep and a few Tanks! :D
7. Roberto FloresOctober 15, 2012 at 7:53 AM

   Curiously, the "Seep", or amphibian jeep Ford GPA was a success at Soviet Union, as it was employed to cross rivers, streams, etc. In fact, they made a copy of this one! This was called GAZ46-MAV: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAZ_46 A vid of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf5Fe2XupV8&feature=related A Ford GPA restoration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2503YA7ig One showing its habilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARh2eW6m-Is&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_kHgYNttBk&feature=relmfu Keep´em rolling!
8. Roberto FloresOctober 15, 2012 at 7:55 AM

   By the way, I have found this other picture of a Ford GPA with a Bantam trailer: http://wwiijeepparts.com/WW2/Photos/WorldWarTwoMBGPWPhotographs/FordGPA.andTrailerFloating.jpg And a vid at the Soviet army: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7gcOy7NLK8&feature=player_embedded
9. BuzOctober 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM

   Remember this GAZ from Indiana Jones ? http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_156049-GAZ-46-MAV.html
10. Roberto FloresOctober 15, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for the input, Buz! Curiously, I haven´t seen yet this movie! Ouch! After checking those links regarding the Soviet GAZ-46 MAV, I have just remember the story about the Soviet clone of the GMC DUKW 6x6, the ZiS or BAV-485...another beauty toy! And also an incredible homage to this successful truck! More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAV_485 A vid too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzLTJfivKs4