Come on Rick, I'm not that bad, I took it on a 6 mile round trip the other day, BUT dirt is off limits , asphalt, concrete or a good bed of chat, I'm good. I will do some parades and shows but $4.00 gas for an out of town show at 12MPG gets in your pocket, I have no income now.
M718A1 restoration
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Yup, I know that feeling. That is why I cancelled the idea of going to the Hagerstown show this year. I have a ton of stuff I want to sell but 6.00 and up a gallon for diesel and possible questionable weather means no way. Last year at Gilbert I sold a whopping 50.00 worth of stuff. Didn't even pay my fuel bill. The shows aren't what they used to be. I really want to do the Findlay show but to do that one I need the RV which needs a LOT of work and at best I might squeeze 8 MPG out of it if I convert to fuel injection. Figure over a grand for the conversion so not really saving any money there for one trip. From 6 MPG to 8 MPG. Plus all new tires and batteries. Nope. In the old days I would not have thought twice about it. Once I get to the show the 151 is my main transportation.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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My son did a walk around video at the last show, his camera wouldn't focus, I will do another at the next show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvTcqV32cs
Dan, did you catch the crest pin? It's displayed on the windshield tie down strap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvTcqV32cs
Dan, did you catch the crest pin? It's displayed on the windshield tie down strap.
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No, couldn't make it out but, I am happy I was able to contribute in a small way to your beautiful display.
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1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
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1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
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Attended the Red White and Blue Airshow today, the old jeep won 1st in the Military class.
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Job well done !
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1960 M151 Run 1
1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
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Thanks Dan.
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Yea, He bribed the judges.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: M718A1 restoration
I would think as a patient riding in it, it would be very hot in it, 100 degrees plus temp.Maybe they had a portable air conditioner?
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1960 m151
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1964 m416
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1968 m274A5
1960 m151
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I don't think the people riding it it really cared about the heat at that point! I have no recollection of even taking the ride.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Getting close to having a complete ambulance, finally found the blanket bag, now all I need are the rear seat belts.
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Awesome restoration project! you do great work!
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