Indholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2021 i Military Vehicles

FREE ISSUE OF MILITARY TRADER Do you like all of the accessories that go with your vehicle like uniforms, weapons, accouterments, helmets, or medals? If so, you will love Military Trader! Active Interest Media wants to give you a free digital copy of our sister magazine, Military Trader. To grab your copy, log onto www. MilitaryTrader.com. the upper left of the page, you will see a box with FREE ISSUE written on it. Click that. You will see a screen to enter your email address to receive our free, weekly Militar-E-News. After you enter, the next screen will provide you the access for the free digital download — easy as that! MICHIGAN GOVERNOR VETOES HMV TITLING This past January, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 4866)…

Military Vehicles Magazine welcomes correspondence from readers. Letters and e-mail must include a name and regular mail return address. Published letters reflect the opinions of the writers. Military Vehicles Magazine reserves the right to edit all letters for clarity, brevity, and other purposes. Address all correspondence to: Editor, Military Vehicles Magazine, 5225 Joerns Drive, Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or e-mail to: jadams-graf@aimmedia.com. HARD LUCK BOMBER In regard to the clip in February 2021 MVM’s “News and Views” concerning a WWII B-25 bomber crash near Stockton, Calif., you mentioned that it had been in a previous accident near Reno, Nevada. This poor plane has run into a lot of bad luck in it’s life. This picture shows the plane after its September 1982 crash and its subsequent recovery near…

The story of my 1943 Ford GPW jeep started on April 30, 2015, when a friend delivered it to Butte, Montana. My wife, Pris, and I had come driven from Spokane, Washington, and we both arrived within ten minutes of each other. Having come up from the south, the jeep was sitting on a trailer. We were ready to take over with our car dolly. I was very upset, however, when I first saw the jeep. It was much worse than the pictures had depicted. Later, after seeing a photo of the Jeep, a friend remarked, “I don’t see how you can make anything out of that!” What he didn’t know, however, was that parts were available to me, and I have a persistence to follow through on this project...for…

At a rummage sale, I purchased a spaghetti noodle container and a lettuce crisper. I use one for my dust masks and the other for for my paint strainers. I use yet another for my ear plugs. These keep them clean and dry. It’s also easy to keep track of how many are left. Since that original purchase, I bought two more spaghetti noodle containers. I use one to hold my two-inch Scotchbright pads, and the other for holding my two-inch grinding pads.…

Like any collectible vehicle, the price of any historic military vehicle (HMV) is based on a combination of three factors: Condition, rarity, and popularity. A vehicle can be rare but if it isn’t interesting, it won’t be as valuable as an equally uncommon, popular vehicle. Rarity is determined by two factors: Production quantity and survivability. The rarity of vehicles in this guide are rated on a scale of 1 through 5 (1 being the most common and 5 the scarcest). “Rare,” however, doesn’t always mean “valuable.” It has to be desirable, as well. A “preserved vehicle” is maintained in a “state of suspended animation.” All the flaws, scratches and rust that are present when the vehicle is “discovered” are preserved. While this style of collecting is more popular with vehicle…

Military Vehicles Magazine named 2021 the “Year of Military Military Ford.” We want to share photos of your military Ford vehicle in the magazine and on Facebook. Send high-resolution photos to jadams-graf@aimmedia.com or mail to: MVM/ YOMF, John Adams-Graf, 901 Fourth St., Suite 50, Hudson, Wisc. 54016…

TIRES AND BRAKES! TIRES AND BRAKES! I don’t know how many times I have said to my daughter during her 15+ years of driving, “Don’t go cheap on your tires and brakes.” This is a principal I learned from my Dad, who knew I had a penchant for driving old vehicles. “Don’t go cheap on tires or brakes,” he would advise, “Those are the only two things between you and an accident.” So, for the past 30 or so years, I have spent a lot on quality tires for my vehicles…great, sticky “summer” tires, and expensive Finnish snow tires. I regularly replace my brake pads and will spare no cost to keep parking brakes functional. So why did I skip it that on my truck? Recently, I was doing one…

Military Vehicle and Parts Auction • Little Rock, Arkansas• October 31, 2020 Stafford Auction and Realty sold the military vehicles and machine shop items belonging to the late Albert Demers at auction. Bidding was done in-person and online. Most vehicles were said to have been running when parked and may or may not be started by auction day. The auctioneer did not guarantee anything. Everything was sold as-is, where is. This was a joint auction with John Saugey and Pinnacle Auction & Estate Sales. A 10% buyer’s premium was applied to all sales and is not reflected in the prices reported below. See a complete list of 34 lots and prices realized at https://staffordauction.hibid.com/catalog/241966.…

It began as a way to enjoy our hobby during a pandemic — the 2020 Virtual All-World Military vehicle show was a great success with more than 100 entrants and over 11,500 people casting votes for their favorite vehicles. We are proud to announce that we, along with our valuable sponsor, The Museum of American Armor, are hosting the 2021 Virtual All-World Military Vehicle Show on Facebook. As an added bonus, the winners of each of the six categories will be immediately inducted into the Military Vehicles Magazine Hall of Fame — a coveted honor that will surely impact the value of any vehicle inducted. To participate, here’s all you have to do: • Log into Facebook and join the 2021 Virtual All-World Military Vehicle Show group (hwww.facebook.com/ groups/463722754868971/) •…

Net Weight: 7,150 lbs Gross Weight: 8,550 lbs Rated cargo cap.: 750 lbs. Payload: 4 litter-borne wounded with 1 or 2 medical personnel or six to eight passengers sitting upright. Engine: Dodge T245 6-cylinder, gasoline, L-head, 230 cid. Horsepower: 78 @3,200rpm Transmission: 4-speed manual Transfer case: 2-speed (separate from transmission). Electrical system: 24-volt M-series waterproof. Late-production models had alternators instead of generators. Tire size: 9.00 X 16 Wheelbase: 126 inches Fuel capacity: 24 U.S. gallons Appx. range (hwy): 215 miles…

RUST NEVER SLEEPS When moisture gets on most ferrous metals such as tools or vehicle parts, the result is an oxidation process, that is, rust. Serious rust with scale often requires heavy-duty methods to remove, such as power wire brushing or sandblasting. Even then, the tool or part may have pitting that can leave it weakened, at worst, or cosmetically damaged, at best. Surface rust can often be removed with ordinary household products. Be aware that none of these methods will remove grease, oil or caked-on dirt, so the items must be cleaned first. Baking Soda: Rinse the item with water and shake off the excess. Dust it with baking soda. It will stick to the dampness. Make sure to cover all rusty areas. Leave the item for an hour…

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 27-28, TX, College Station. Living History Weekend, Museum of the American G.I., 19124 Highway 6 South. Info: info@americangimuseum.org; www.americangimuseum.org March 27-28, ENGLAND, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8PP. World at War Weekend, Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road. Info; www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk April 9-10, —CANCELLED— KY, West Point. America’s Largest Machine Gun Shoot & Military Gun Show, Knob Creek Gun Range, 690 Ritchey Lane. Info: 502.922.4457; www.knobcreekrange.com April 18, ENGLAND, Sevenoaks to Hastings. 112th Annual Military Road Run. Info: https://www.imps.org.uk/ April 9-10, TX, Canton. Canton Tractor/ Truck Show & Swap Meet,…