BA-DA BA-DA BING BANG RALLY - Atlantic, IA

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Steve, what time did you want Ashley and me to arrive to help set up?

I will be there around 7:15 AM. Anytime you want to show up after then, will work for me.

Three vehicles came in today. Two of them are in the Armory garage (along with my two) and one is sitting in the parking lot.

Not sure how soon the others will start arriving.

See you in the morning.

 

[Bradym114]

Sounds like a nice collection that you got there:

- How many vehicles total in the motor pool?

We have a m3a1 halftrack, 57mm at gun, m114 acrv, m76 otter, m3a1 scout car, m561 gama goat, and a m47 patton. I also have 6 5tons im waiting to sell lol.

 

[T. Highway]

Any pictures of this Rally?

Bert

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Any pictures of this Rally?

Bert

Yes, I have some and my intent is to get them posted as soon as I can. I will need to go through them and cross out license plates, make them look pretty, etc.

Right now I am working on the After Action Report so that I don't forget things for next year's Rally.

I had a school field trip to the Armory yesterday (Note to self: I need to get that cannon cleaned!), a military funeral today, and am working on a program for a retirement - and just for fun I have to transplant (by hand) 5 large trees due to road construction before the weekend. Retirement is not for the weak of heart. Maybe I should get a job?

Never fear - it is on my list of things to do. Hopefully, before next year's event.

 

[Another Ahab]

We have a m3a1 halftrack, 57mm at gun, m114 acrv, m76 otter, m3a1 scout car, m561 gama goat, and a m47 patton. I also have 6 5tons im waiting to sell lol.

https://youtu.be/LK9Q0FNvI74

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Pictures! Get your pictures here!

 

[Another Ahab]

Pictures! Get your pictures here!

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Hey, NOW you're talking; great stuff! Thanks a million.

What's the story on the mini-dozer and (i'm guessing) the pan behind it? I've never seen either one before. WWII European theater?

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Hey, NOW you're talking; great stuff! Thanks a million.

What's the story on the mini-dozer and (i'm guessing) the pan behind it? I've never seen either one before. WWII European theater?

Clark Airborne CA-1 bulldozer with scraper

http://www.questmasters.us/Clark_CA-1.html

http://castraponere.com/bloodonthetalon/history-of-the-clark-airborne-dozer/

http://www.syltech.net/history.htm


They brought it down Friday afternoon. It started right up and then died before they could get it off the trailer. After much head scratching, we got it running and moved it into the Armory garage for the night. The next morning - same same. It took a little bit longer that time. I think they finally decided it had some distributor cap "problems".

Another photo taken during their efforts.

 

[Another Ahab]

Clark Airborne CA-1 bulldozer with scraper


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I learn something new every day:

- and this, the CA-1 and Pan, is all brand new to me.

Thank you for sharing all of this; very cool.

 

[armytruck63]

That Clark dozer is a cute little bug!

 

[T. Highway]

Outstanding pictures, thanks for sharing. The Scout Car looks superb.

Bert

 

[iatractor]

Looks like it was a good turn out. Planned to be there but got roped into planning an impromptu armed forces day display on this side of the state.

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Looks like it was a good turn out. Planned to be there but got roped into planning an impromptu armed forces day display on this side of the state.

I understand completely. There is only one "Armed Forces Day" per year.

Block out your calendar for this side of the state next year - and invite them to come with you.

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

I just sent a five page Microsoft Word document to all the folks that were on my Distribution List for this event. It is the After Action Report (AAR for you former Army types) - lessons learned, statistics, things to fix, etc.

It is a little large to post here, but if you would like me to send you a copy - for whatever reason - just send me a PM.

 

[Another Ahab]

I just sent a five page Microsoft Word document to all the folks that were on my Distribution List for this event. It is the After Action Report (AAR for you former Army types) - lessons learned, statistics, things to fix, etc.

Wow. You really got your act together, GUNNUT; that's a great idea.

Did you ever find out of there was a sticky about "How To Stage a Rally: Best Methods" kind-of-thing?

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

Wow. You really got your act together, GUNNUT; that's a great idea.

Did you ever find out of there was a sticky about "How To Stage a Rally: Best Methods" kind-of-thing?

Thanks - that is something they taught me in the Army. If you stick around long enough (in my case 25 years), you are bound to learn something.

Honestly, I never even looked for a sticky. Should I start one?

I have so many things on my plate, that I have to write things down. I probably won't remember it next week - let alone next year. No sense of learning how to do things AGAIN.

 

[Another Ahab]

Thanks - that is something they taught me in the Army. If you stick around long enough (in my case 25 years), you are bound to learn something.

And I picked up "stowing gear" from the Navy. Momma and both daughters absolutely hate me for the number of times I mention putting things where they belong. I mean this house is swimming in shoes; what's that all about!?

Anyway, you're a good man to save people from re-inventing the wheel.

 

[GUNNUT in Iowa]

OK. I am going to do this again this year - 2016.

Best to start another thread - or just continue with this one?

Oh, by the way, the date this year is May 21st.

Yes, I know, but there is only one Armed Forces Day in the year. (Most likely those folks heading to Ohio / Maryland won't be coming here anyway.)

 

[Another Ahab]

OK. I am going to do this again this year - 2016.

Best to start another thread - or just continue with this one?

My vote says:

- Continue (please)

For special reasons that I am currently not at liberty to divulge.

 

[chestypuller1371]

man you iowa guys know how to have a good time!