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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2014 7:08:52 GMT -5
Wow, lucky you! Harder to find than a regular MBT or Bantam. John
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 4, 2014 21:43:25 GMT -5
Present from my cousin Joe was waiting on the porch when I got home. Guess what it is.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2014 3:26:58 GMT -5
Cousin Joe gave you a jeep with a scabbard???!!!! Daaaaa g, THAT is sweet!  Seriously, though....great accessory! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2014 5:36:10 GMT -5
I have one on my '45 MB. Normally, the tip sat behind the shovel blade down onto the side step, and then the upper straps went through the windshield where the rubber "T" seal is. At the ready when you need your M1 Grand or M1 carbine. They both fit that scabbard. Mine was flat and hard, so I went to a saddle shop and asked how to fix it. She said soak it in warm water to soften it up, and then when dry put neatsfoot oil on it. I put my rifle in a plastic garbage sack and formed the scabbard to it. Amazing what warm water does to leather that thick. Those average 150-200.00 with the straps. They also were used on horses. Does it have a makers name and date on it?  ?? Your Jeep is looking good. Sure will screw with jeep guys heads for a minute. The first thing that hits my mind is WOW, you went to allot of work there! |
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 5, 2014 6:34:58 GMT -5
It's 1942 and by a company with a German name. I'll post it up later today.
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Post by Haines Garage on Jun 5, 2014 18:12:17 GMT -5
Would love to see those markings.
The Jeep is looking Good!
That scab board is a sweet add on!
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 7, 2014 21:43:29 GMT -5
Actually June 6, 2014.
Today was the day I was working for so hard to get my Jeep to the National D-Day Memorial for the veterans that served. The closer I got to the memorial the better the Jeep was received with me in my 101st WWII Uniform. That is when the emotions of what this event is in history hit me and I nearly had to pull over. The sacrifice of so many young people was so enormous. Tears welled up behind my sunglasses. As I pulled into the Memorial the reception of what the jeep represents in our quest to help free the world in such desperate times is still so evident in our younger generation. While I worked so hard many nights and left things undone at home to get this Jeep ready for this event, I saw in this moment that this event was bigger than me or my Jeep. These veterans, men and women who were at the D-Day Memorial were there to remember all their fallen brethren. Their memories to day were as like yesterday for them. I wore my WWII uniform out of respect for these men and women. I and my fellow 101st Chapter member, Kevin Frank were stopped several times and thanked for saving them from desperate battles where less than one third of their unit survived. The 101st patch carries more meaning than I even could imagine. I spent so much time with these veterans and did not get to meet nearly as many as I wished. They were so humble but in all of us as we get older we just want to be remembered and know that we left an impact for something good and important here on earth. All branches of the service were there and all had a huge part. Few came home. I did not get to give rides to some vets as I had wished. The event was not set up that way. Instead I got to be a part of their lives for a brief moment. I am thankful for that. God bless these brave men and women. The Jeep had it moments in the spotlight. It was instrumental in helping to win the war. Many people took pics of it but I spent my time with the true vets who one the war. I will post some up tomorrow. But it is hard to take pictures with no one to take them for you. For the few I have I must thank Kevin Franks son.
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 7, 2014 21:48:03 GMT -5
Right as I pulled up into the Memorial the fuel pump broke. I called NAPA, Advanced Auto and no go. Two other jeeps were there. I asked the first one and he had none. He trailered. I asked the second after calling the parts store and he had a brand new one in an ammo box. Yes, God answered my prayers of getting me there and home. On the way home my generator went out with a bad bearing and brushes and an oil leak from using the old fuel pump gasket and I didn't have a new one. For a 200 mile round trip on and untested Jeep with a stock engine and transmission from the 40s not rebuilt, I say not bad. An experience I wouldn't trade for the world, But the reenactors with the two other jeeps there voiced my wife, Julie Kalamaja's, statement. You are not trailering It? NOPE!
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 7, 2014 21:53:04 GMT -5
At the National D-Day Memorial with my friend Kevin Frank.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2014 22:17:49 GMT -5
Good job Eric! God Bless!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 6:12:35 GMT -5
Looks good. Are you going with invasion stars or standard stars? You need a tow rope on the front bumper too! John
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 6:49:19 GMT -5
What an amazing day! Yep, I'd consider it a success, too, and it will be an everlasting memory. Just the ride itself sounds like a memory, but then to have it culminate at Bedford. Exceptional! I bet you are grinning from ear to ear today.
I know one of the other guys that had his jeep up there...he trailered it and is with the 29ers. Super small world. He posted tons of pictures online. The turnout was incredible!! We've read and seen videos about all of the veterans making it to Normandy this year. But not everyone has the means or the health to make a trip of that magnitude. I'm thrilled that there was something just as grand closer to home for them to go to, remember, and see for hand that there is a thankful nation behind them and they will not be forgotten.
Thank you for getting Maynard there!
Bo
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 8, 2014 7:25:09 GMT -5
themoose74, Dave is the one I got the fuel pump from. He even came over and looked at my jeep after I got it running. I pointed out all the things I did to it. We chatted about his a lot. Quite a nice guy. Looks like now he is going to try mig welding. I told him it was my first time doing it on my Jeep.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 8:58:19 GMT -5
Eric, an outstanding story, my hats off to you for your hard work and dedication to your project!  . 200 miles is quite a shakedown run for an untested rig, and you have learned a valuable lesson as what to carry for spares, LOL. Keep in mind an electric fuel pump would have worked to get you home, a 12v pump and a deep cycle marine battery are lots cheaper than a wrecker bill  . Have a great day! Lee |
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 8, 2014 9:39:14 GMT -5
Looks like some ammo boxes for spares are in my future. Or that PAK 75 ammo crate (original WWII) on G503 would be even better for spares.  |
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 8, 2014 9:42:26 GMT -5
Looks good. Are you going with invasion stars or standard stars? You need a tow rope on the front bumper too! John Invasion star. And a tow rope is in the future. Still need to put handles, footman loops and the bow attachments on. Lots of little things yet. Getting there. |
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Post by Haines Garage on Jun 8, 2014 21:30:42 GMT -5
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 8, 2014 21:57:35 GMT -5
Thanks HG. I am humbled. I did it for our Vets and it was worth all the sleepless nights the things put off at home and not to mention several other things. I am blessed to be around such good people and company. Hooah!
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Post by Haines Garage on Jun 8, 2014 22:11:00 GMT -5
People with a PURPOSE! That is what makes my heart beat! And you are one of them!
So the thanks goes to you LT!
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 8, 2014 22:11:13 GMT -5
Oh and WOW, a field commission! |
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Post by Haines Garage on Jun 8, 2014 22:12:32 GMT -5
Oh and WOW, a field commission! And that is right Sir! |
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 9, 2014 22:17:16 GMT -5
The old pump and believe Air tek (SP) and the new one I got from Dave Ostrander. A replica MB/GPW with manual priming lever.   With the 60+ year old gasket it had that I used (for lack of a new gasket or gasket material), I lost about a quart of oil on the way home. I new home made gasket and it's good to go. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 4:12:48 GMT -5
Dave is a great guy. He and I have bounced emails back and forth for quite some time now. The world of jeeps is getting smaller!
Eric...gotta question about your gas tank...how did you prep it before welding on it? I used to own an M37 that had a section that I really needed to repair, but I was too afraid to work on it based off of internet horror stories. I kept thinking I'd end up blowing myself up, so I never cut the area out and put a new patch in place. I like how you modified yours to resemble the WW2 style.
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 11, 2014 22:07:10 GMT -5
Adjusted the clutch to day as it was giving me some grief on the way home. Not the cable but a rod the PO had made. Locking nut came off and rod had shifted. After that I installed some footman loops on the tool side of the early 46 2A tub as they are close to the square ones on the military jeeps.  |
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Post by zooke581 on Jun 11, 2014 22:08:46 GMT -5
I would love to rebuild the fuel pump that died but at $95 for a rebuild kit from Debella's it is cheaper to buy a new one like I did for $70.
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?? Your Jeep is looking good. Sure will screw with jeep guys heads for a minute. The first thing that hits my mind is WOW, you went to allot of work there!
. 200 miles is quite a shakedown run for an untested rig, and you have learned a valuable lesson as what to carry for spares, LOL. Keep in mind an electric fuel pump would have worked to get you home, a 12v pump and a deep cycle marine battery are lots cheaper than a wrecker bill 
. Have a great day!