Amphibious Toyota WWII

JohnnyC · 10-12-07, 11:04 AM

I thought this would be interesting for some

Amphibious Truck "Su-Ki"
Introduced Year : 1943
Weight : 6.4 ton
Dimensions: 7.6 x 2.2 x 2.4(h) m
Speed (max) : 65 km/hr
Engine : Gasoline Engine 65 HP
Production Qty : 198
Manufacturer : Toyota

Su-Ki is the amphibious truck developed by IJA. It is based on Toyota 4x4 Truck "To-Ki". Su-Ki was deployed in the forces on the Pacific islands.

JohnnyC · 10-12-07, 11:17 AM

also the imperial japanese army (IJA) experimental "Toyota LVT" from WWII

IronYuppy · 10-12-07, 01:34 PM

I wonder if there are still remote positions full of ancient Japanese soldiers in
the Pacific, who don't yet know the War is over. Their Toyotas are probably still in top mechanical condition.

http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=253

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4916294.stm

JohnnyC · 12-23-07, 12:11 AM

more

JohnnyC · 12-23-07, 12:12 AM

and more

Brian in Oregon · 12-23-07, 12:34 AM

It looks like a commercial boat converted rather poorly to an amphibian. Notice how the wheels and running gear hang down badly below the hull, unlike the DUKW, which was purpose built. The whole thing strikes me as a poor, expedient copy of a DUKW.

landcruiserjunky · 12-23-07, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronYuppy

I wonder if there are still remote positions full of ancient Japanese soldiers in
the Pacific, who don't yet know the War is over.
Damn Interesting The Soldier Who Wouldn't Quit

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Japanese WWII soldier found alive

WOW!

After reading that, anything is possible.

landcruiserjunky · 12-23-07, 02:03 AM

wow, Hiroo Onod is not alone- BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | WWII-displaced man visits Japan

rgsiii · 12-23-07, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronYuppy

I wonder if there are still remote positions full of ancient Japanese soldiers in
the Pacific, who don't yet know the War is over. Their Toyotas are probably still in top mechanical condition.

Damn Interesting The Soldier Who Wouldn't Quit

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Japanese WWII soldier found alive

It is possible that WWII Japanese holdouts may still be around. Every year it gets less and less likely--they would be about 80 years old or older.

10-12-07, 11:04 AM	#1
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,769	Amphibious Toyota WWII I thought this would be interesting for some Amphibious Truck "Su-Ki" Introduced Year : 1943 Weight : 6.4 ton Dimensions: 7.6 x 2.2 x 2.4(h) m Speed (max) : 65 km/hr Engine : Gasoline Engine 65 HP Production Qty : 198 Manufacturer : Toyota Su-Ki is the amphibious truck developed by IJA. It is based on Toyota 4x4 Truck "To-Ki". Su-Ki was deployed in the forces on the Pacific islands. Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html Last edited by JohnnyC; 10-15-07 at 12:40 PM.

10-12-07, 11:17 AM	#2
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,769	also the imperial japanese army (IJA) experimental "Toyota LVT" from WWII Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

10-12-07, 01:34 PM	#3
IronYuppy WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC TLCA# 17705 Posts: 1,375	I wonder if there are still remote positions full of ancient Japanese soldiers in the Pacific, who don't yet know the War is over. Their Toyotas are probably still in top mechanical condition. http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=253 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4916294.stm __________________ '94 lockered FZJ80 "I vote for Iron Yuppie" - Decavo "I am not here for your cold gross chicken, I am here for your love." - Vanna White, in 'Venus God of Love' "I Hate your America!" - Guambomb "I wish one of the voices in your head would tell you to shut the hell up." - Warren De Montegue "I have a poem. This one I call 'Lynch's Moustache': Lynch's moustache looks stupid. What a dumb idiot to have a moustache like that. Why don't you go wax your ass?!" - McGuirk

12-23-07, 12:11 AM	#4
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,769	more Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

12-23-07, 12:12 AM	#5
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,769	and more Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

12-23-07, 12:34 AM	#6
Brian in Oregon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,047	It looks like a commercial boat converted rather poorly to an amphibian. Notice how the wheels and running gear hang down badly below the hull, unlike the DUKW, which was purpose built. The whole thing strikes me as a poor, expedient copy of a DUKW. __________________ 1971 FJ40 w/ Chevy 350, Mark's of Australia bellhousing kit, 1979 4-spd transmission & transfer case, 12.50x33x15 tires. Rust free, original paint, wheel wells not cut. Obama says Biden "has stared down dictators". Probably made Ted Kennedy buy a round.

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