Indholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2019 i Military Vehicles

Have you dreamed of the day when you could own, restore, and drive your own historic Jeep, truck or even a tank? If so, this special “Industry Directory” issue will give you the information you need to jump-start into the nationwide movement to preserve, restore, and drive historic military vehicles (HMVs). A VEHICLE OF YOUR OWN What’s a person to do if they can feel the OD surging in their blood? Don’t despair, you aren’t the only one with these symptoms. In fact, more than 20,000 Americans own and enjoy historic military vehicles and stay connected through a network that includes this magazine, clubs (both local and national) and internet communities. As you become more involved, you will find that someone else has probably asked and received answers to the…

Army Jeep Parts, Inc. (AJP) is one of the oldest suppliers of parts and services for vintage military jeeps in the restoration and collector hobby today. David Uhrig and Howard Dunseth founded the company in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1973. In 1989, George Baxter purchased AJP and moved it to eastern Pennsylvania. Since then, the company has continued to grow and has established itself as one of the leaders in the hobby with a reputation based upon quality parts and service. AJP makes every effort to only stock the best parts available and goes to great lengths to either find or manufacture them when needed. In 2006, AJP made the move to a new 17,000 sq. ft. facility in Levittown, Penn. AJP is one of the few dealers in the US…

B MG has been in business of supplying military machine gun mounting solutions, since the early 1990s. In March 2000, the company incorporated. They got into the military vehicle hobby because they found so many of their customers were vehicle owners. Now, BMG boasts a few choice vehicles in their own collection including a M45 Quad Mounts, and a variety of MG Carts. Supporting Browning machine guns is BMG’s specialty with gun mounts of all types being a major part of our business. When asked what collectors should know, BMG stated, “We provide machine gun mounting solutions for most military vehicle restorations.” BMG Parts Co. Carson City, NV 775.461.1075 sales@bmgparts.com  www.bmgparts.com…

Ron has been operating a major source of US vintage jeep parts (specializing in flat-fender Jeeps) since 1997. Though he is a rather humble, quiet guy (he didn’t share much for this bio!), the staff has known Ron for many years. We know he got his start in the hobby through his family who restored a jeep or two very early on in his life. In fact, we like to tell the story that he got his start as a six-year-old when he discovered a half-track door while digging in his sandbox, but we can’t vouch for the authenticity of that tale (it might have been created in this office, in fact!). Though he isn’t too forthcoming when talking about himself, his customers are quick to share their real experiences.…

Family-owned and operated since 1980, Portrayal Press has been providing military vehicle collectors and enthusiasts with original and high-quality reproductions of original government publications and technical manuals. With more than 2,500 titles, Portrayal is the world’s largest source of historic U.S. Army Technical Manuals, ORD’s, service bulletins as well as a great selection of related commercial titles from the best publishers worldwide. When the founder of the company, Dennis Spence, decided to retire, Patrick took over the business. Portrayal is a natural fit to a lifetime passion for WWII history, airplanes, and all things mechanical (ask him, sometime, about Ford 8N tractors!). His current wrench-projects include restoring a 1943 Willys MB and a fully restored 1968 M274A2 Mule. The whole Mule project—from finding a restorable rig to the final touches—were…

At the age of 13, Markus Schneider began collecting military medals. Living in Europe, he fell in love Jeeps and has been restoring them ever since. In 1999, he began Willys Acres, Inc., specializing in vehicle sales and parts for 1941-1971, MB, GPW, M38, M38A1, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B and military tanks. His love of keeping old vehicles alive and uniting them with happy customers in the hobby has been key to his business operation. Markus says, “At Willys Acres, we take authenticity seriously. We will find the vintage military parts and vehicles for which you are searching.” Willys Acres, Inc. 3224 Line 7 N. Ord Medonite, Ontario L0L 2E0 CANADA 705.835.5739 markus@willysacres.com  www.WillysAcres.com…

1. set of combination wrenches, 5/16” to 13/16.” 2. 3/8” drive socket set, 3/8” to 13/16,” including a spark plug socket... and make sure the latter fits your waterproof plugs. 3. 3/8” ratchet wrench. 4. 3/8” “breaker-bar.” 5. 3/8” socket extension 3 - 4 inches long. 6. 3/8” socket extension 6- 8 inches long. 7. pair of slip-joint pliers. 8. pair of Channel-lock type pliers. 9. pair of wire-cutters or lineman’s pliers. 10. pair of Vise-Grips. 11. 8 inch Crescent wrench. 12. 10 - 12 inch Crescent wrench. 13. pipe wrench that opens farther than your largest Crescent wrench. 14. three or four good screwdrivers, including a Phillips-head. A good “four-in-one” screwdriver is also quite handy. 15. medium-sized ball-peen hammer. 16. feeler gauge for setting spark plugs and ignition points.…

21-DAY HONOR AMERICA DAYS There is a little-known law that sets aside a period to honor the United States. Passed in 1975, law 36 U.S.C. § 112 states, “...that Congress declares the 21 days from Flag Day, June 14th through Independence Day, a period to honor America, that there be public gatherings and activities at which people can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate manner.” Some suggestions for this period, known as “Honor America Days” include: *Display the flag every day during the 21-day period. *Pledge allegiance to the flag each day. *Urge organization to promote America and unity among all Americans. *Stimulate love and admiration for our national history and traditions during public ceremonies. Every community, group, and individual may participate in the nation-wide effort by helping…

Before you hand over any money for a historic military ve- clipboard and take it with you when you go to look at the hicle, review the Pre-Purchase Inspection notes on the pre- vehicle or call on the owner to discuss. Fill it out completely vious page. Then, tear out or copy this form, place it on a and review in private before making an offer to buy. 1. VEHICLE A. Vehicle type ____________________________________ B. Model/Series ___________________________________ C. Date of Manufacture _____________________________ D. Location _______________________________________ B. Owned by ______________________________________ C. Contact Information ______________________________ D. Asking Price ____________________________________ E. Can it be driven? Yes__ No__ 2. PAPERWORK A. Vehicle has a clear title? Yes__ No __ B. Are there documents for obtaining a title? Yes__ No__ C. I.D. number matches title/document…

AAA Military Pars is a wholesale distributor of quality replacement parts for most M-series vehicles. First opened for business in 2013, the staff boasts more than 50 years of parts experience and excel in product selection, knowledge, and quality. Scott gained his experience from his father who started Republic Sales back in 1946 — one of the early Jeep parts distributors in the hobby. Scott grew up in the business and says he has “enjoyed my 48 years in the military parts business” and has enjoyed working with many skilled business people whom he calls, “My mentors.” AAA Military Parts 18905 N. 93rd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480.584.3818 aaamilitaryparts@yahoo.com  www.aaamilitaryparts.com…

Bill got started in the military vehicle hobby through buying surplus vehicles to fill time at his diesel truck repair business. Bill and Mari started their surplus business doing flea markets in various states. They got to meet many people and learned they really enjoyed the business. The pair now have their own upstate New York military surplus store named, “B and M Military Surplus.” You name it, they sell it. And if they don’t have it, they will order it for you. Their main goal is to please their customers and leave them with a smile on their faces. The couple has a large motorpool that contains an M123A1C 10-ton, M819 5-ton wrecker, M246A1 5-ton tractor wrecker, M818 5-ton tractor, M817 5-ton dump, M814 LWB cargo truck, M811 SORTM…

Peter DeBella has been interested in Military Vehicles since he was a teenager. This was when he restored the first of many military vehicles: A Willys MB Jeep. As a young adult he became familiar with other historic military collectors and in 1975 joined the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, later even helping to organize a local chapter. In 1997 with twenty-five years of vehicle knowledge and parts suppliers under his belt, Peter decided to turn his hobby into a business. From that point onward, Peter DeBella Jeep Parts has grown and offers both NOS and high quality reproduction parts, both retail and wholesale, specializing in the MB, GPW, M38, M38A1, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B and CJ5 Jeeps (4-cylinder). He also carries many parts for many other vehicles, military or otherwise. While…

Erik’s Military Surplus is a business which specializes in military vehicle parts, with a focus on 2.5, 5 ton, and HMMWV. The business was started in 2000. A passion for selling the highest quality parts with knowledgeable technical help before and after the sale, prompt shipping, and competitive pricing ensures complete customer satisfaction. The main product line focuses on the 2.5 and 5 ton trucks in the M35A2/A3, M39A2, M809, and M939 series, and HMMWV parts. In addition you will find items for more recent vehicles such as the M1078 LMTV and older vehicles including M37, M38, and M151. We offer easy and convenient ordering via the web site along with detailed product descriptions and pictures, and current pricing. The owner Erik von Seggern, owns the following vehicles: M35A2, M35A3,…

Mike Meditz is proud to say that even though Kaiser Willys Auto Supply has been a family-owned business for over two decades, he has been attending Willys Jeep and military vehicles events since he was a kid when his father would take him. Started in 1997, Kaiser Willys Auto Supply is dedicated to providing quality and reasonably priced vintage parts and accessories for all 1941 to 1971 Willys and Jeep vehicles. Over the years, Kaiser Willys has grown to offer parts and accessories for all Willys Jeep vehicles, including the war-time production models and post-war civilian ones, such as the Jeep MB, GPW, M38, and M38A1. In addition, Kaiser Willys stocks parts for civilian models, including CJ-2A, 3A, 3B, 5, 7, and 8, and the Willys Station Wagon, Truck and…

The crew at Mechanical Mules of America, Inc. rebuilds M274 Military Mules. They believe that they are the only full time military mule rebuilding facility left in the world. Mechanical Mules of America’s mules are complete mules as released by USMC. They are not created out of used parts and they are very low hour mules. They were put into “moth ball” by the military. Therefore, when you buy a military mule from Mechanical Mules of America, you are its first civilian owner. Located in Hamilton, Montana, the crew at Mechanical Mules takes each machine out of “moth balls.” They unseal the previously sealed openings, inspect, and disassemble each machine to determine its needs. Each engine is removed from the mule and installed on a test stand, where it is…

Mark Dodd owns and operates Rapco Parts Company in Bowie, Texas (about 70 miles north, north/west of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex). Founded as a jeep and military truck supply business more than twenty years ago, RAPCO has grown to be a leading business in the hobby, dealing in military paint, parts, data plates, manuals, and many other items to collectors and off-road enthusiasts alike. Mark always strives to provide the best quality products, the most helpful advice, and the quickest service possible. He ships parts all over the world as his customer list spans the globe. Mark wants to tell all Military Vehicle readers, “We hope you allow us the opportunity to be your jeep or military truck parts supplier.” RAPCO Parts Company P.O. Box 191, Bowie, Texas 76230 Phone:…

More than forty years ago, David Butler bought an old Dodge Power Wagon. He figured it would make a good project to work on in his spare time. It wasn’t long, however, that he became increasingly frustrated by not finding the parts or reliable information for his Power Wagon. As he worked on his project—and found stashes of new old stock parts--Dave concluded others were having the same frustrations. This led him to establish Vintage Power Wagons in 1975 in the hope of sharing the info and extra parts he found. What started as a hobby, has grown into a successful family business and an annual event where people from around the world travel to Iowa for a week filled with rallies, parades, and celebration of Dodge 4-wheel-drive trucks dating…

WAKE UP CALL I sure look forward to getting Tech Tips in the MVM. I have not had time to enjoy my M38A1, but soon will. The M38A1 has been in storage for 14 years, unheated, on jack stands. It needs some TLC: Tires, brakes, and engine. What should be done with the engine if it can not be turned over? Is there anything I should know about the radiator, gear box, or electrical? Have these questions been covered in MVM? I dont remember when the first magazine arrived years ago. Keep up the good work and thanks very for all the information we get.—Douglas Barber Thank you for your kind words about MVM and Tech Tips. Congratulations on your “new” jeep! I wrote two articles that you might find…

Look for more information in the advertisements in this issue of any show listings in bold and italics. Support our advertisers, they support the hobby! Confirm all information with show promoter before traveling. The time, dates, and/or location may have changed! SHOWS, RALLIES, AND CONVOYS March 2, PA, Mt Bethel. Annual Redball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet, Mt Bethel Volunteer Fire Co., 2341 N. Delaware Dr. Contact: Jim Gilmore, 50 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229; 570.325.5216; jgilmor@ptd.net;  www.redballonline.org March 11-17, AUSTRALIA, Corowa, NSW. 40th Annual Corowa Swim-In & Military Vehicle Gathering, Ball Park Caravan Park & Corowa Showground. Info: www.corowaswim-in.org Mar 23-24, TX, College Station. WWI and WWII Living History Weekend, Museum of the American G.I., 19124 Highway 6 South. Info:…

Personnel of 2nd Canadian Infantry Division Signals examine a Ford three-ton lorry which sank into a ditch on the Beveland Causeway on 27 October 1944. Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) trucks were a class of military trucks made in large numbers and in numerous variants, by Canada during WWII. They were compliant to British Army specifications and primarily intended for use in the armies of the British Commonwealth allies. If you have a suitable photo for SNAFU, please send it to Editor, Military Vehicles Magazine, 5225 Joerns Drive, Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA. All submissions become property of F+W Media, Inc.…

Military Vehicles Magazine wants your “Tales from the Field.” Whether it is how you got started in the hobby or how you enjoy it today, share your story in up to 1,000 words and 3-4 photos (high resolution, 600 pixels x 900 pixels minimum). Email your tale and images to: john.adams-graf@fwpubs.com. Write “Tales from the Field” in the subject line. Stories will be published as space permits. Sharing your tales with new HMV enthusiasts or old wrenches will help “keep ‘em rolling” for generations to come.…

• Avoid keeping gas over 3 months • Do store gas in a location with a stable temperature to avoid condensation • Do keep your fuel containers sealed • Do add gas stabilizer to any fuel that won’t be consumed in 3 months • Don’t add fuel ‘cleaners” to your gas Quick Tip: Replace the screw plug on the bottom of your gas tank with a 2” nipple, petcock valve and plug (Just in case the valve is accidentally opened). This will act as a “dirt leg” to capture debris and water while also allowing you to easily drain fuel if you need it in an emergency or want to completely drain your tank. A barbed nipple can also be threaded into the petcock so you can hook fuel hose…

Adelman’s Truck Parts and Sales Corporation is a leading provider in the truck salvage and truck transmission and differential rebuilding industry. Founded in 1926, Adelman’s Truck Parts and Sales Corporation has become a world-wide, multi-faceted organization serving customers on 6 continents. Now president of the company, Carl is part of the fourth generation to operate this family-run business. Around 1965, the company began to take a hard look at the military aspect of the truck industry. Current inventory includes M920s, M916s, M35s, M923s, M931s, M813s,, and parts for most military vehicles. He is proud to say that Adelman’s serves the trucking industry with quality parts, trucks, trailers and equipment, whether military, civilian, and off road from 1/2 ton to heavy duty. Today, its inventory and organization are unparalleled in the…

David Doyle’s earliest published works were occasional articles in enthusiast publications aimed at the historic military vehicle restoration hobby. This was a natural outlet for a guy whose collection includes several Vietnam-era vehicles such as M62, M123A1C, M35A2, M36A2C, M292A2, M756, and an M764. By 1999, his writing efforts grew to include regular features in leading periodicals devoted to the hobby both domestically and internationally, appearing regularly in US, English and Polish publications. In 2003, David received his a commission to write his first book, The Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Since then, several outlets have published more than 100 of his works. While most of these concern historic military hardware, including aircraft and warships, his volumes on military vehicles, meticulously researched by David and his wife Denise, remain…

Coming out of the Army in 1982, John Ferrie made a hobby that he loved into a business, specializing as a vintage military vehicle locator and restoration business. He seems to possess a special ability for locating viable restoration projects. Due to the local climate, John finds vehicles that are some of the most rust-free in North America. He often finds them in almost complete, original condition. John also completes many restorations of the vehicles he sells each year. Many of John’s projects have been featured in movies and can be found in museums. Over the last 35 years, he estimates he has found good homes for more than 600 vehicles, including Brazil, Japan, Europe, Canada, and other locations. Vintage Military Vehicles does sell restored vehicle, as well. For John…

Lucas Classic Tires has been serving the collector car hobby since 1957, providing a wide variety of tires, tubes, and related accessories for the earliest Horseless Carriages, the Classics of the Thirties, Hot Rods, Customs, Military vehicles and even modern cars that want that retro look. Today it is a source Goodyear, Firestone and STA Military and light truck tires and can provide NDT and NDCC for all WWI, WWII, and Korean War-era military vehicles. Lucas Classic Tires’ mission is simple: To provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. Our online store is designed to provide you with a convenient and secure environment to browse…

George A. Petersen is one of the most experienced military collector-dealers in the hobby & business of historical military collectibles. His expertise spans the periods of WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and up through the current day. He has more than fifty years experience as a collector; he has spent his entire life in the hobby of military collectibles. His personal interest is in German Historical Aviation, and at one time had the largest private collection of Luftwaffe uniforms; badges; medals and medal groupings; flags and standards; and insignia in the world. Born in 1945, he served in the US Army 1964-1967 as a Spec 4 with a 111 B Light Weapons MOS. He was a member of “B” Company, 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), The…

If you are looking for the right shop to restore your World War II vehicle, S.O.S.M.V. can help. The S.O.S.M.V. staff has restored more than 100 military driving machines in the company’s career. As a result, S.O.S.M.V.-restored machines have an excellent reputation for expertise and reliability. S.O.S.M.V. attempts to restore and save the old stock military vehicles as accurately as possible. The staff strives to find the most original World War II vehicles. They use mil spec paint, finishes, and canvas. By the time a restoration is complete, the vehicle looks, feels, and smells the same as it did 70 years ago. The staff at S.O.S.M.V. takes such great pride in their workmanship and attention to detail that they have surpassed their customers’ expectations more than once. S.O.S.M.V. also has…

Willys Distributors in 2006 out of necessity when Kurt Hostetter needed to rebuild an Auto-Lite IAY-4012 distributor for his 1958 Willys CJ-5. Today, his business rebuilds, repairs, and recurves early Auto-Lite and Prestolite distributors as used in cars, Jeeps, tractors, trucks, and Wisconsin engines. The models Willys Distributors services include IAD, IAT, IAY, IGC, IGS, and IGW distributors. He also sells and stamps reproduction Auto-Lite Tags. Kurt wants our readers to know that he and his team are committed to producing quality products. “All replaced distributor items and workmanship are warranted for one year,” promised Kurt. Willys Distributors Kurt Hostetter 1002 Orleavo Dr., Vista, CA 92084 760.644.0569 wd4008@cox.net  willysdistributors.com…