Got a M274A5 (and put it in the Veterans' Day Parade)

[CGarbee]

I finally managed to get myself a Mule ('68 Bayfield M2745A5 last reworked at Ft. Campbell in 1981) along with a bunch of parts (like the four wheel steering conversion and a set of spare tires, ect.)

After installing a new fuel pump, changing oil, replacing a few air line rubber bits (all parts from Bill Watson, what a great guy), I managed to have the Mule participate in this year's Veterans' Day parade.

Photos are located at:
http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos46.htm

Eventually, I'll be putting together a dedicated Mule section on my website similar to what I have done for the rest of my Motor Pool...

Enjoy.

 

[jasonjc]

RE: Got a M274A5 (and put it in the Veterans

The mule is a neat I drove one in Gremany one of are contrat mechics had one and used it as a tug for the helicopter. Wish I had got it frome him befor he left.
And thats a great way to get the Huey in the parade.

 

[cranetruck]

RE: Got a M274A5 (and put it in the Veterans

Great pictures and event Cabell! Almost make me wish we lived in a more populated area.

 

[CGarbee]

Re: RE: Got a M274A5 (and put it in the Veterans

The mule is a neat I drove one in Gremany one of are contrat mechics had one and used it as a tug for the helicopter. Wish I had got it frome him befor he left.
And thats a great way to get the Huey in the parade.

The Mule really is a lot of fun, and folks crowded around it after the parade

The guys with the Huey also have a dustoff that they had in last year's parade and I have been talking to them about hauling it behind my M37 instead of using the civilian vehicles that they currently use. Not sure what happened to thier Loach as they have been known to provide it for the parade as well and I had expected to see it as well as the Huey this year.

This year's flyover was a pair of Apachees from the local Guard unit...


It is one of the good things about living where I do, but the population density is getting a bit thick (traffic has gotten bad enough that it can be a bit of a pain to get four trucks out of the yard onto the highway in front of the house in a timely manner these days...).

 

[FrankUSMC]

RE: Re: RE: Got a M274A5 (and put it in the Veterans

Garbee
I think the Loach was in the morehead City Parade. I seen it heading that way on Saturday.
When are you coming this way to talk me out of my mule parts?
One of the few, Frank