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.Todays post will be historical militarily. It will not mention CUCV's. I was over working on a barn a few miles from my home. The south east corner post had fallen out 20 years ago and it wasn't going anywhere.View attachment 841896 View attachment 841897 It was level and well supported. I took a 40 ton jack and positioned it to get a few 2x12 uprights in place. The historical part is the barn is in sight of FITG and it has many items from the military added to it over the years. Huge heavy grab handles that are OD Green, Ball ammunition stenciled wood piecesView attachment 841898 on the framing and used to attach hay feeders and the Marstan matting used to protect windows.View attachment 841899 View attachment 841900 I thought that was some cool stuff and is likely WWII surplus. I am taking some of that stuff back to my barn. Just for historical purposes. I did a decent job getting the corner jacked up and added a lot of wood. I am not a carpenter but can make my way around and get things done that they last. I did manage to get stung about 5 times in my left hand when I reached into a bees nest at the window where the wooden stencils are marked ball and have an ordnance symbol similar to the box below. Just a few pieces have legible stencils on them. So I hope you find the Marstan matting as interesting as I did. Take Care and Be safe.
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That Marstan matting is definitely useful stuff! There are two pieces mounted to the front of the every Ferret. Guess the idea is that with the pick and shovel and some matting - getting stuck can be overcome. Especially since they travel in packs.
That wooden crate is sweet looking too!