PNW Info Thread!

[Stalwart]

Ah no Grasshopper, water jet drives, one on each side!

 

[hwcurtice]

Awesome! So, you weren't too worried about sucking up junk from the lake then?
I know Lake Sammy can be kinda junky at times.

 

[Stalwart]

Steel grates over the intakes and as I recall stainless steel impellers. They aren't tiny little drives, bigger than a Berkley in a modern jet boat but with axial flow turbines. The intakes are on the side of the hull about 6" below the waterline and 3' above the bottom of the tires.

 

[hwcurtice]

PM sent. SWMBO'd thinks I'm She's not far off....
Son thinks they're cool looking, wet or dry.

Guess who wants to come by and visit?

 

[jets1959]

Sorry about your back issues Stalwart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can be pretty brain dead at times myself. Love the trucks just don't need anymore projects at the moment. Get better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ABN173]

Shameless plug for T-shirt project

All,

Just making a shameless plug here. I am making the T-shirts, hoodies for the PNW Chehalis Rally. This is strictly a non-profit venture I wanted to do for all of you that I call friends. I jumped into the deep end a bit offering T-shirts, Long-sleeve T-shirts, sweaters, and hoodies. My cost so far is closing in on 2K.

Cost on these are priced to cover only chemicals, inks, shirts, and shipping charges. Again I'm not making a profit. If you are interested see post #4 here:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upcomi...chehalis-river-valley-m-v-convoy-campout.html

T-shirts: $6
L/S T-shirts: $7
Sweaters: $14
Hoodies: $19

Also I will have pics of Ed's (FT Powell) star design really soon too.

Thanks,
Dale

 

[jets1959]

Thank you for not having Scott as your model!!!!! LOL Thanks for your hard work as well!!!!!!

 

[wsucougarx]

Thank you for not having Scott as your model!!!!! LOL Thanks for your hard work as well!!!!!!

Yes THANK YOU for not having Scott as your model
Looks outstanding Dale!

 

[ABN173]

Thank you for not having Scott as your model!!!!! LOL Thanks for your hard work as well!!!!!!

Yes THANK YOU for not having Scott as your model
Looks outstanding Dale!

ahm...... Scott has a T-shirt to model, he is just late posting it up. That or it was censored as soon as he posted it LOL.

-Dale

 

[jets1959]

My vote is it was censored. You know what a post hound he is!!!!!! LOL

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Thank you! With 2 ruptured disks and one bulging I should have been smarter and used the crane rather picking up several hundred pounds of awkward metal. The HEMTT was only 20 feet away! I often act stupidly and I admit it!

Just wanted to let you know that we're putting you on our prayer list - That's some serious damage you've done to you back. We pray your complete and quick healing and recovery.
John

 

[ABN173]

*******HIJACK ALERT*******

OK, I was going to spend the summer getting some of the old iron running and driving (out of the yard), specifically 4 Alvis Stalwart amphibious trucks, 2 with cranes and 2 without. Last week I nuked my back and I'm not going to be able to work on them. They will be offered in pairs . . . now at the low price of . . . wait for it . . . FREE!

I will be able to provide verbal assistance and advice but not actual work. I'm keeping any further harm to my back allocated to getting our stuff to the Arlington Airshow in mid July. I'd like to have them all out of here in the next 2 months. They are available to our PNW SS friends FIRST with the exception of 2 individuals, they know who they are, and I won't mention them here or elsewhere.

PM me if you are serious, email me: hemtt ***** at***** me "dot" com or phone 42 5 (filling gaps) 516 816 8

By sending them out in pairs you should have everything you need to make a good truck. I also have literally TONS of spares including rebuilt engines, they will NOT be free. I bought the last 2 available in England. The used parts wont be expensive, just the rebuilt engines. I also have manuals you can have copied at your expense.

I don't want to post this in the classifieds for 4 reasons:

1. I'm not selling anything here . . .

2. I don't want any requests like this: "How much to ship to me in BF Egypt?" I don't know and I don't care, if I have to pay or arrange for transportation, it will be to a metal recycler in Seattle where I get the money.

3. I am hurting pretty bad and I don't want to get 1000 request for information.

4. They are heavy enough that long distance transportation would be expensive: about 21,000 w/o crane, 23,000 w/crane.

3 of the 4 were running when parked, one needs a new engine (the other one could donate).

Thank you! With 2 ruptured disks and one bulging I should have been smarter and used the crane rather picking up several hundred pounds of awkward metal. The HEMTT was only 20 feet away! I often act stupidly and I admit it!

Wow, somehow I completely missed this page of post. wishing and praying for your speedy recovery! Let us know when the Stalwarts find a new home. I'm on orders for FT Bragg so I will be leaving at years end or I'd have PM'd you too. Thanks never the less for that offer to us here on the site!

-Dale

 

[Stalwart]

AWESOME work Dale!!!!!!!!

On the Stalwart issue, I think there are enough people in line for a very few trucks. I will have to evaluate some kind of pecking order but I'd kindly like your help and guidance guys.

I want to make this as fair as possible!

How should I weigh the following?

1 First to show interest
2 First to view and say "yes"
3 Perceived ability to revive and remove the vehicle(s)
4 Likelyhood of the vehicle to live again

Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

On my back issue, your thoughts and prayers are SO nice. I must say that SS is the nicest group of people ANYWHERE!

 

[ABN173]

I want to make this as fair as possible!

How should I weigh the following?

1 First to show interest
2 First to view and say "yes"
3 Perceived ability to revive and remove the vehicle(s)
4 Likelyhood of the vehicle to live again

Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

Maybe its just me but I'd order them like this:
1. Perceived ability to revive and remove the vehicle(s)
2. Likelihood of the vehicle to live again
3. First to view and say "yes"
4. First to show interest

I sent you a PM on my nomination and why.

-Dale

 

[srodocker]

i think its up to you stuart.

 

[ABN173]

How should I weigh the following?

Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

i think its up to you stuart.

Yes, ultimately it is his decision. However he did ask for input Scott.

-Dale

 

[Stalwart]

Thank you for your thoughtful input Dale, it is MUCH appreciated.

I agree on your order, it is the best order for me after all. I just don't want to be preceived as being a jerk about it. Some people ARE going to be dissapointed, I just don't like being the bringer of bad news. These projects aren't for everyone, that's why I REQUIRE that they MUST inspect them before saying "yes."

 

[ABN173]

FT Powell's PN MV Star design

Ed,

Sorry it took so long,

All,

This design was created by FT Powell, For the most part I planned for this to be a white ink on green or black shirt theme, however I was working with black ink today and could not stand waiting on this one any longer. So here it is!

-Dale

 

[ABN173]

Black on Tan

I recall now why I like black ink on tan so much, these turned out great!

The only thing better would have been to have used red ink on tan shirts for everything, that way everyone would look like my truck!

-Dale

 

[Recon Charlie Alpha]

suhwheat!!

Ill take some....3 in XXL please.