Hi From The UK

[Vulture]

Hi Guys

Just stumbled across the SS site yesterday so I thought I'd join up.
Satisfied a long term ambition of mine in July 2011 to own a military vehicle with the purchase of a GMC CCKW 352b1. Busy trying juggle the demands of family and work (and available cash) with the need to do a light restoration on the vehicle.

Kind regards to all

Vulture

 

[spicergear]

Welcome to the sight! Most of us are in that juggling routine!

 

[ralbelt]

Welcome aboard, nice video.

 

[srs78]

Sweet!

 

[swbradley1]

Welcome aboard from a former colony.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Cckw

You must smile every time you walk out your door. That is a beautiful truck.

Welcome to the obsession.


Your link ...... 1944 GMC CCKW 352 - 'A Short Drive Out' - YouTube ........ kept me from my responsibilities for hours because it ties in with hundreds of other CCKW links like this one

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NenoQBFwdTM&feature=related[/media]

The WW11 era trucks are held high in the hearts of many so thanks for sharing.

Do share some more detailed photos with us.......

 

[197thhhc]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Tahoe]

Welcome and a very nice truck!

Any trouble with the local constables concerning a large truck with an "EXPLOSIVES" sign on it?

Tahoe

 

[73m819]

Hi Guys

Just stumbled across the SS site yesterday so I thought I'd join up.
Satisfied a long term ambition of mine in July 2011 to own a military vehicle with the purchase of a GMC CCKW 352b1. Busy trying juggle the demands of family and work (and available cash) with the need to do a light restoration on the vehicle.

Kind regards to all

Vulture

Yep, sure signs of ADDECTION ,

Welcome from GA.

 

[glcaines]

Welcome to the site! You have one very sharp looking CCKW!

 

[clinto]

Welcome to the site, I've seen your CCKW videos on youtube before, it's a beautiful truck.


Our small list of CCKW owners is growing!

 

[Vulture]

Welcome and a very nice truck!

Any trouble with the local constables concerning a large truck with an "EXPLOSIVES" sign on it?

Tahoe

No, none thus far, thankfully

Vulture

 

[73m819]

We are getting enough UK members that we need a UK forum, just like the region forums, our UK brothers need to have a 12SSUKR (2012, SS, UK, Rally)

 

[Vulture]

There is no doubt that having a truck this age, means that every outing is a bit of adventure:
a) will it start ?
b) what will go wrong when I'm out in it?
c) will I make it home, or will I end up being recovered ? LOL

For those interested, here are a few postings of some of the things I've done with it since last year. Link

Kind regards to all

Vulture

 

[johnh uk]

Hello Vulture, great site here Mate

I have just been trawling Milweb, there is a 1944 CCKW literally 4 miles from me , banjo axles £5500 ovno what do you think ?

I guess I should see if its gear box is Johnh uk proof first !!

 

[Vulture]

We are getting enough UK members that we need a UK forum, just like the region forums, our UK brothers need to have a 12SSUKR (2012, SS, UK, Rally)

Ron

There are a couple of largish road-runs, but the biggest Annual Event is the War In Peace Show which has 2,000+ vehicles. I've been a few time as a foot visitor. This year I'm thinking of taking the truck along, but the cost of fuel in the UK is so high at the moment (about $10 a gallon), that I have still to make my mind up, as I reckon it will cost me about $250 in fuel

Kind regards

Vulture

 

[Vulture]

Hello Vulture, great site here Mate

I have just been trawling Milweb, there is a 1944 CCKW literally 4 miles from me , banjo axles £5500 ovno what do you think ?

I guess I should see if its gear box is Johnh uk proof first !!

Johnh

Is this the truck your talking about ? Link

Airborne tippers are v rare so it would certainly be worth checking out. Not a bad price. If you are serious, send me a PM, and we can chat on the phone

Kind regards

Vulture

 

[johnh uk]

Hello Vulture,

Wife caught me looking on Milweb, I may have to go deep under cover ! I may even be banned from going to Newark on Sunday to the militaria fair !

will log onto hmvf when the coast is clear

 

[Vulture]

Hello Vulture,

Wife caught me looking on Milweb, I may have to go deep under cover ! I may even be banned from going to Newark on Sunday to the militaria fair !

will log onto hmvf when the coast is clear

Johnh

I'm on the HMVF as well with the same Username

I'll be at Newark as well, although not for more than an hour, probably some time between 10 and 11.

What time are you arriving ?

Vulture

 

[73m819]

How about a link for HMVF, and one also for MILWEB, ThANKS