Recent content by recon4ww2

Troy, Ohio

The number of vehicles coming is looking good, same with vendors and reenactors. Vehicles include a M4A3E8 Sherman tank and an LVT4 that was used in filming the movie FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. Neat stuff! Next weekend in Troy Ohio!

less than 2 weeks The WACO show is less than 2 weeks away, anybody coming? Anyone wanting to leave their vehicle(s) ii the area till the MVPA convention, we have outdoor storage arrangements less than10 miles from the convention. Thanks, Mike Haines

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The 2011 WACO Military Experience will be held in Troy Ohio on July 8, 9 & 10th at The Waco Air Museum. The show is still in the planning stage but this will be our third year and it should be a very good time. We are expecting quite a few more vehicles ( Several Dodges) and vendors this year...

Gus, Yes I have and I got 2 nice "cores" from him that I think might even work. Thanks, Mike

Does anyone have any old junk trico s 583 wiper motors, either the WW2 vintage or the later ones with the stamping on the cover? I need one of the shafts out of one and one of the knurled ball type pull knobs. thanks, Mike Haines

What is the towing capacity for a M1008? I'm looking for a suitable tow vehicle for my 1943 WC62 that won't cost an arm and a leg. Thanks, mike

Steve, I see you are from Dayton, are you coming to the show? If so are you bringing anything? We would love to have you! At 9:00 am on Friday we are going to start what well be more or less hourly convoys into Troy to promote the show. Mike

Aw come on Steve, Don't you realize that they are both great ways to meet chicks!?? Mike

That sure would be "a bit of a hike" for you! The skate club is still there and in business. Mike

The WACO Military Experience starts this Friday in Troy Ohio and to help draw people to it there will be convoys driving through the streets of Troy every hour or so starting at 9:00 am Friday. See my earlier post for more info...

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CAN'T MAKE IT TO TOPEKA ? Well, The 2010 WACO Military Experience is almost here! And it is going to be bigger and better than last year!!! July 9, 10 &11 A couple of big changes this year will be a tactical demonstration area so we can have a couple of small "battles". Also the Sherman tank...