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Leaving work at 3pm today, hope to get up there around 7-7:30 or so. Will be in a civvy truck, so someone better save a passenger seat for my butt. I'll bring beer and cigars.

Since it's not a full load, I'd reckon that maybe $1 a mile might be a ballpark guess, as long as the transporter is hauling other stuff. If not, $2-3 a loaded miles might be more realistic.

Does anyone have any good pics or detailed information about the correct tools that were issued along with the WWII jeeps and other WWII smaller trucks, such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.? I go to flea markets all the time, and I see plenty of older tools, was wondering if I should be...

Who knows? Last toolbox from Craftsman I bought was made in good ol' US of A. If it's made here, great! If not, may his private parts turn OD green and start smelling like rotten canvas. He'll find out soon enough if it's made overseas - if so, the metal will start rusting within a year...

For a cover to keep dirt and grime out, might wanna cut a flat piece of sheet steel, hinge it on the bottom edge of the front of the tool box, and have foam sealant around the outside edge of the sheet to seal it off. Very cool! I like the concept!

Look on the bright side guys - deuces are still available on GSA's website, and they look in pretty decent shape....

I'm not sure if I believe the demil code change, at least not permanently. These truck have been surplused out for 50 years or more, I doubt they have suddenly become a threat to FedGov. I can imagine some GS-6 sitting in a cubicle within the Pentagon, watching CNN, and if he sees a beat up...

Bump to top. Currently 1 M35A2 listed on GL in Texas. SO, maybe they will begin appearing again.

I will definitely be going, but when and how is still up in the air. I have been suffering from swine flu, and now bronchitis, so I am under the weather and if I am better on Friday, I may have to stay here and work to make some $$$ while I can. Plus, if I do go, I might only be bringing the...

I might have to make a road trip - I see some parts I need in those pics. Look at the HEMTT and PLS units in that yard! Those would be some COOL rides if anyone put them back together.

Michigan is God's Country? I thought that was Wyoming. Guess it depends on what god you worship. :wink:

For those into green radios, I had to share. I made a trip to Bernie M's place in Smyrna DE a couple months back. Great guy, for those who have been to Aberdeen, you have met him before. He showed me his ham radio shack in the barn, and my eyes about popped out of their sockets! Look at the...

Rarity plays a part. There are only a few of the newer 3/4 ton trailers out there in civvy hands. Ask emmado22, he owns one of them. I saw a few for sale at TNJ Murray last Spring, price around $3K each IIRC. They had damage to repair, however.

Did anyone here get the M1101 trailer for the HMMWV that sold on GL yesterday, 10/15? Last I looked at it the high bid was $3,300 or so. It was perfect condition, and it was mislabelled as a M101 trailer. Didn't fool the bidders, though.

Would the cables change at all?

I know the MX-7777 is used with the VRC-12 series of radios. What is the correct suppressor for the SINCGARS series of vehicle radio installations, including the RT-1439 and RT-1523?

Well, just got some pics from the 2009 work weekend on the USS Torsk submarine in Baltimore. Once a year, vets from all over the country descend on the Torsk to lend a hand restoring this old boat, from stem to stern. I was only able to attend on Sat, Oct. 3rd, but was happy to show up. I...

Little vehicle with a lot of punch. Still looks like a military SmartCar to me. :-D

Very nice looking M37, I love the orange paint job, it actually looks good on it. Now enough of that, get some 24087 and get spraying!

There was one on American Loggers like that. NDT has it right. I remember reading that after WWII all sorts of tanks were surplussed out for different purposes, from light to heavy tanks. Most were hacked up for industrial use, farming tractors, skidders. Someone told me it's very rare to...