• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    Tracer, OK, Sir, now you've gotten me a bit nervous (just kidding) about my first meeting with the current owner of this NATIONAL TREASURE. Since these boxes are so rare, I don't want to become a babbling idiot and drive the value through the stratosphere before any serious acquisition...
  2. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    pontiac62, I believe you are CORRECT, Sir! (Here's a WEEKEND PASS for your hard work.) Here are a couple pics clarifying those EMBLEMS: I'll consider this a closed item on my list. THANKS ! John
  3. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    3 fire dpt M548s w/glamour shots

    You are correct, Sir. However, as is often the case, the stipulation recalling "tracked vehicles" was applied by the former administration beyond the scope of the Executive Order. A very broad brush was used in applying the recall of ALL DOD 1033 equipment, even beyond the specified LE...
  4. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    NDT, Grape minds think purple! uh... I mean: Great mimes think silently. Uh, that's not it either..... Oh, I got it! GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE ! My original pics were "quick and dirty". When I return I'd like to get better pics AND eyeball it's true condition on an up-close and personal level...
  5. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    Now for the first "new information" to share here... I've been disambiguating (that's a $5-word for GOOGLING) and have come up with these interesting pics.... It seems our friends with the ROYAL NAVY has also used a version of this K53 Box on their MOBILE METEOROLOGIC UNITS: Note: The...
  6. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    LAST quoted post from the MV Spotted Thread...
  7. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    K53 Communications Van BOX found... (May 2018)

    I recently stumbled upon a K53 Communications Van Box Body "hidden in plain sight" not far from our home. Originally, I posted it up in the MV SPOTTED Thread, but I believe it's time it got it's own dedicated thread. So, since these boxes were typically mounted on CCKW trucks, I'm putting this...
  8. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    ROLL CALL: "West Texas Detachment" Identify Yourselves, Please.

    There are lots of threads in the DEUCE Section of these SS Forums. You may have already looked there, but if you haven't then the SEARCH BOX is your friend :grin: Sounds like you've already tried most of the "logical" stuff.
  9. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    ROLL CALL: "West Texas Detachment" Identify Yourselves, Please.

    Welcome Aboard :grin: Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway :driver: I'm well aware of Sanderson's location. Have made the San Angelo to El Paso run plenty of times as an optional route to my mother-in-law's former LZ at Alamogordo, NM.. When winter weather threatens our...
  10. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    3 fire dpt M548s w/glamour shots

    WARNING: This post, and this entire thread IS NOT intended to be "POLITICAL" but it does address actions by a seated elected GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS regardless of any political party affiliation and their specific actions and orders as they pertain to the MV Hobby and the SS Forum's Members'...
  11. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    M275A2 DOA but now RUNS!

    Sweet! Uh... Is that backyard zip-line military issue??? :jumpin::driver::tank:
  12. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    3 fire dpt M548s w/glamour shots

    Please note: I had to edit Post #3 due to a "slight" omission of FACT. LOL - and a bit embarrassing too.
  13. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    3 fire dpt M548s w/glamour shots

    I mentioned STEELE FIRE APPARATUS in my last post. Here's a link to their website's MV page >>>> http://www.sfabrushfiretrucks.com/5-Tons.html
  14. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    3 fire dpt M548s w/glamour shots

    I knew exactly where you were even before I enlarged the pics for viewing :shock: You were within yards of the HASKELL (Texas) FUNERAL HOME (on the town square) which is owned by the same feller who has been owner of the funeral home here in San Angelo where I work. He recently sold the...
  15. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    M275A2 DOA but now RUNS!

    Beautiful! Just a few more laps and you'll have your own backyard off-road trail ! Hope your bride is on board with THAT :whistle:
  16. USAFSS-ColdWarrior

    MVPA Convention (2018) - Louisville, KY

    I second that motion, PB. But I cannot and will not endorse the wearing of those PINK TUTUs for which you are so famous! :papabear:roflrofl:papabear:
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks