A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
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A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Planned Saturday off and made contact with the local Saigon Jeep club, told them I was a 151 owner from the states that owned two mutts and was invited to meet with and spend the morning riding around with some of the group. Printed off some photos of my rigs to share with the group, they thought it was great that I looked them up The club consists of mostly Mutts but any jeep will do and man do they love their jeeps! I spent the morning riding around the streets of Saigon in a convoy of 3 mutts and a CJ5. One of the club members got married last year and for some reason not fully explained to me the all got dressed up as if the wedding was yesterday and rode around town taking photos. The plan was to meet up with another 7-8 mutts later in the day, have some dinner and start drinking. Sounded well to me but by mid afternoon we were out in district 7, my hotel was in district 1 and I still had some things on my to do list before days end so I bailed out mid afternoon. Really wish I could have met the others, would have been great to be around 10-11 mutts at once and ride convoy around the town with that many vehicles. Have contact info and a open inventation to get together next time I am in town
They told me there are around 35-50 mutts in the Saigon area, not all are in the club but the club has a lot of members and they get together monthly or sometimes weekly. Many of the members were planning on doing a convoy to Hanoi at the end of the month to celebrate the 1000 year anniversary (and they invited me to come along).
Got to tell you they were as friendly and welcoming of me as it gets, and I am not sure who was most excited, them or me And these guys are so ingenious and mechanical when it comes to keeping these mutts running as they have to improvise and rebuild parts as parts are very scarce there. Keep in mind all most all of these mutts are from the 60-70's and like Crusader said, they are from the war. They may not be mil-spec perfect and they love their bling but these mutts are the real deal! Most of the major parts, engin and drive train are originial.
Driving through Saigon in convoy I could only imagine what it may have been like to be riding in one of those mutts on the same streets 40 years ago
Kinda mkes me wish I had keep Miss Saigon , Might have to get another one day
Photos to follow, enjoy!
Line up in District 1
Convoy, ladies use umbrellas to keep the sun away
Stopped in District 7 for photos and picnic
This guy hopped off the road every chance he got!
Me and Louie, my english speaking host whom I met that AM.
One of th mutts, check out the snorkel
Data plate from a Ford , Ken do you think its originial?
They told me there are around 35-50 mutts in the Saigon area, not all are in the club but the club has a lot of members and they get together monthly or sometimes weekly. Many of the members were planning on doing a convoy to Hanoi at the end of the month to celebrate the 1000 year anniversary (and they invited me to come along).
Got to tell you they were as friendly and welcoming of me as it gets, and I am not sure who was most excited, them or me And these guys are so ingenious and mechanical when it comes to keeping these mutts running as they have to improvise and rebuild parts as parts are very scarce there. Keep in mind all most all of these mutts are from the 60-70's and like Crusader said, they are from the war. They may not be mil-spec perfect and they love their bling but these mutts are the real deal! Most of the major parts, engin and drive train are originial.
Driving through Saigon in convoy I could only imagine what it may have been like to be riding in one of those mutts on the same streets 40 years ago
Kinda mkes me wish I had keep Miss Saigon , Might have to get another one day
Photos to follow, enjoy!
Line up in District 1
Convoy, ladies use umbrellas to keep the sun away
Stopped in District 7 for photos and picnic
This guy hopped off the road every chance he got!
Me and Louie, my english speaking host whom I met that AM.
One of th mutts, check out the snorkel
Data plate from a Ford , Ken do you think its originial?
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Thanks for posting Clell
Author M-151 MUTT, The Vietnam Jeep
Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
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Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
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Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France
Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Clell: I hope you invited them all over to the 838?
Floyd
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1961 M151
1967 M416
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1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Tried Floyd but the guy I spoke to did not seem to understand me. I have one of the other members that is going to send me his email address so when I get it I will send them an invitation and the link.Floyd wrote:Clell: I hope you invited them all over to the 838?
Floyd
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
csmith wrote:Data plate from a Ford , Ken do you think its originial?
Hello Clell,
the dataplate looks like a genuine M151A2 Ford plate. It has been overstamped....at least once
Did you get to Rang Dong garage yet?
Kind regards....
Ken
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Ken
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Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Nice pics Clell, looks like you had fun.
I see that there's lots of innovation out there too, I like one of the snorkel ideas and not to mention all MUTTs where glasses (headlight protectors)
I see that there's lots of innovation out there too, I like one of the snorkel ideas and not to mention all MUTTs where glasses (headlight protectors)
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Did you get to Rang Dong garage yet?[/quote]
Ken, did not make it to the garage this time, when we called them they actually gave us the information about the Jeep Club and suggested we call them. That became my focus but I will try to get there next trip.
Sam, they all seem to have those grill guards. They actually look pretty cool and are quite funtcional. I should have keep the one off Miss Saigon.
Ken, did not make it to the garage this time, when we called them they actually gave us the information about the Jeep Club and suggested we call them. That became my focus but I will try to get there next trip.
Sam, they all seem to have those grill guards. They actually look pretty cool and are quite funtcional. I should have keep the one off Miss Saigon.
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Hi Clell,
Having only been into Jeeps in the last year I have not been in contact with any of the jeep clubs here yet but I would be interested in doing so. Can you give me the email address of the guys you were with and I can drop them a line. Also I would be interested in visiting the Rong Dong Garage if you have the address of that as well, I am always looking out for a source of new parts.
Regards
John
Having only been into Jeeps in the last year I have not been in contact with any of the jeep clubs here yet but I would be interested in doing so. Can you give me the email address of the guys you were with and I can drop them a line. Also I would be interested in visiting the Rong Dong Garage if you have the address of that as well, I am always looking out for a source of new parts.
Regards
John
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M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
John, I will send you a PM this weekend. There is a pretty large group of collectors in Saigon as you may have read in the post.
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Many thanks Clell
John
John
AAC Harrogate Yorkshire, England 1963-66
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Floyd: hello to you and all member in 838. I am the owner of jeep 52N-7639 and that was my wedding photo taken in Sai Gon. I am a head of Saigon Jeep Club this year.Floyd wrote:Clell: I hope you invited them all over to the 838?
Floyd
You can visit us at
http://www.otosaigon.com/forum/H%C3%A0n ... 82520.aspx
Sorry that you may not understand what we are talking yet but the photos will tell you how we are here in Saigon.
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
John, We are here in SG, we can help you to connect with Rang Dong. Or they may contact you guy because i put your link there.johnfal wrote:Hi Clell,
Having only been into Jeeps in the last year I have not been in contact with any of the jeep clubs here yet but I would be interested in doing so. Can you give me the email address of the guys you were with and I can drop them a line. Also I would be interested in visiting the Rong Dong Garage if you have the address of that as well, I am always looking out for a source of new parts.
Regards
John
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Welcome to the 838 ducreddoor, thank you for posting the link and photos! we look forward to seeing more.
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1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
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Re: A day with the Saigon Jeep Club
Thanks, many of our member will visit 838 in the morning...Mr. Recovery wrote:Welcome to the 838 ducreddoor, thank you for posting the link and photos! we look forward to seeing more.
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