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Hello everyone, this looks like such a good site I thought I would join right away.
I'm a retired Australian Federal Policeman and a former soldier in the Australian Regular Army.
Since 1979 I've been collecting, restoring and enjoying vintage and ex Military vehicles and equipment of US, British and Australian manufacture.
Some of the more significant gear I have owned and restored include M548 (current), Willys MB, Ford GPW, GMC CCKW 353 open and closed cab, GMC CCW 353 6x4, Centurion Mk 5/1 (Aust) Main Battle Tank, M3 Stuart Light tank, LP2A Bren Carrier, Carrier 2Pdr Tank Attack, Mk1 Scout Carrier, Daimler Ferret Mk1, Daimler Ferret Mk2, Daimler Dingo Scout Car, FV 432 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Military Land Rovers, Army Caterpillar D4 2 T, various CMP trucks, CMP based Rhino Armoured Car and numerous Military radio and generator sets.
I tried to buy a tired and abused M?? Series 6x6 truck with whistler diesel a few years ago but the asking price was too high. (Love the sound of that engine)
My current big project is an M548 Tracked Load Carrier which has had the cargo bay sides cut down and many other parts removed and discarded. I absutey love the sound of the Detroit 6V53 and the click of the tracks on the move - takes me back to my Army days as a young soldier !
Looking forward to making some new friends and sharing the passion for US and Military machinery.
The downloadable manuals on this site are terrific and very much appreciated !
Cheers
Phill
I'm a retired Australian Federal Policeman and a former soldier in the Australian Regular Army.
Since 1979 I've been collecting, restoring and enjoying vintage and ex Military vehicles and equipment of US, British and Australian manufacture.
Some of the more significant gear I have owned and restored include M548 (current), Willys MB, Ford GPW, GMC CCKW 353 open and closed cab, GMC CCW 353 6x4, Centurion Mk 5/1 (Aust) Main Battle Tank, M3 Stuart Light tank, LP2A Bren Carrier, Carrier 2Pdr Tank Attack, Mk1 Scout Carrier, Daimler Ferret Mk1, Daimler Ferret Mk2, Daimler Dingo Scout Car, FV 432 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Military Land Rovers, Army Caterpillar D4 2 T, various CMP trucks, CMP based Rhino Armoured Car and numerous Military radio and generator sets.
I tried to buy a tired and abused M?? Series 6x6 truck with whistler diesel a few years ago but the asking price was too high. (Love the sound of that engine)
My current big project is an M548 Tracked Load Carrier which has had the cargo bay sides cut down and many other parts removed and discarded. I absutey love the sound of the Detroit 6V53 and the click of the tracks on the move - takes me back to my Army days as a young soldier !
Looking forward to making some new friends and sharing the passion for US and Military machinery.
The downloadable manuals on this site are terrific and very much appreciated !
Cheers
Phill
