Our first parade

[neilhendrix]

Well we made it through our first parade. Had fun .got lots of positive reaction. No problems at all. First gear in low range is the way to go. Everyone loved the horn. We even took Chole.

Neil

 

[Offroadfabworks]

Looks like it was a good time. Pics look good thanks for sharing

 

[bigbee]

Neil,

Nice job. Thanks. A good breeze sure makes those flags all stand out nice.

Brian

 

[emr]

AWESOME!!! Love to see the trailer in also... ...most never do em up like U did, very very nice job on your whole set up!!!...I never seem to get to my trailers, Your post may give me some uhmph, I hope...Randy

 

[Lifer]

Very nice! You sure were...um..."colorful!" I'll bet everyone loved it.

 

[tarheel]

looks good!!!!!!!!! where was the parade at?

 

[desertfox]

Very nicely done. 3 of us did the parade here with banners and flags flying. Alamogordo, NM is made up of military retirees or current active duty as well as alot of German military. Therefore many onlookers were at attention as we passed with either hands over the heart or saluting. Made us proud. And I think we made top billing in the parade. Anxious to see todays paper. There was a Nam vet that came over to me with flag in hand and wife in tow prior to the parade starting, and ask if they could ride in the back. I had to get down on one knee to allow his short wife an additional step to reach the tailgate step. A good time was had by all. Oh, and the best part was after the parade this fellow now wants a deuce! Another convert to the green machine.

 

[toddm]

Looks great, we had our Fourth of July parade yesterday, lasted a little over an hour and everyone had a good time. I talked with a Vietnam vet for a while and he sure had some interesting stories to tell. He just kept saying as he looked at my truck "boy this sure brings back memories" he was a real treat to talk with. Happy 4th to everyone!

 

[desertfox]

Got the paper yesterday. Sure enough we made the front page. Of the 3 deuces mine was posted on the front page. Probably due to the very large american flag flying way above the troop racks.

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

desertfox -

 

[Uglyranger]

I'm proud of everybody that took the time to show the colors, and a touch of history at the same time. Great job.

 

[beaubeau]

appropriate post for 4th pics???

I thought this would be appropriate to post pics of the 4th, prior to parade.I was alone driving in parade. sorry no pics of parade. Truck runs well and Hit of the parade!! Only MV in parade! Phil

 

[neilhendrix]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

Very Nice ,Thanks for posting
Neil

 

[Pawnshop]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

"I talked with a Vietnam vet for a while and he sure had some interesting stories to tell. He just kept saying as he looked at my truck "boy this sure brings back memories" he was a real treat to talk with."

THAT is one of the rerasons I bought my Deuce, I am not a vet myself. but I love hearing "Ya know, one time in Korea we had one of these.........."

I LOVE the stories, and I LOVE getting the vets to share them.

 

[neilhendrix]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

Talking to Vets and older folks is the BEST history lessons you`ll ever get

 

[Pawnshop]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

I learned that the first time I took my Reising M50 subgun to the gunshow, had a "colorful" conversation with a man who used one in the Border Patrol!

 

[Lifer]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

Very nice, Beaubeau! Only one problem...your flags were on the wrong sides of the vehicle. The American flag always goes on the right side! No biggie, now, but you may want to mount them correctly next time.

 

[beaubeau]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

I thought the flag was OK!!?? I was looking at the Truck as if onlookers would , from the front. Sorry about that Lifer. Thanks for setting me Strait. How did U make with UR Sugar Season this year? Phil

 

[Lifer]

RE: appropriate post for 4th pics???

I live in Illinois. We have lots of maple trees, but not the right kind for making syrup. We use corn for that.