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  1. bigbee

    M127

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: M127 Officailly called a "DODAC" (pronounced doh-dack). Department of Defence Accounting Center. Easier to read when shipping than something like "507ENG46GP177MP" or "CoC1/125INF38INf"
  2. bigbee

    M819---M270

    For video of DaveP haulin' the load home from Clare, check out "Catching up to DaveP" in the video file.
  3. bigbee

    Water Can delima

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Water Can delima C'dub--the little knob is supposed to be the vent to let air in so the water will flow out the big hole. That's for normal pouring operation, never seen them left upside down on a tripod like that. Change the angle so it's more horizontal than...
  4. bigbee

    How do you pronounce CCKW?

    I knew that, just wanted to make it official. After all, it's not to far from d-u-e-c-e to d-u-c-e and that's not pronounced "duck" Has anyone ever checked to see if the spell check catches it?
  5. bigbee

    How do you pronounce CCKW?

    Correct spelling is "D-E-U-C-E" as in the number 2 or "a playing card bearing an index number two" (Webster's Ninth)
  6. bigbee

    Legal issues with transporting "troops" in a Deuce

    Passenger Capacity Hope this comes out good enough to read. Shows the safe carrying capacity for each vehicle,
  7. bigbee

    How do you pronounce CCKW?

    in the olden days There was a time when not everything had to be an acronym and pronounced as one word. From what I understand, most of the soldiers in WW2 just referred to them as "10-wheelers" or "six'bys". Much the same way as all the infantry guys, including NCOs and Officers, called my...
  8. bigbee

    New guy from Michigan

    That puts the Michigan list around 250 members, I think!!! :shock: Welcome! You've got a month to get it ready for the trails at Grayling. See "Camp Grayling Color Tour" thread under MV events. EDIT: BTW, check the CUCV forum for comparisons to stock chevy trucks. You may be able to get a...
  9. bigbee

    More of my collection before it gets put into storage

    Nice set up, beautiful collection. Nice way you put some backdrop stuff in there. Too bad the Sherman DD is hiding behind the PBR. None of mine have the fancy blue ribbons. [thumbzup] Shows your level of dedication. What scale is the blackhawk? Why going into storage?
  10. bigbee

    Clare Michigan show, August 15-17

    Hit the submit button too soon: I got a pic of Lane going by on the way home, but the angle is wrong and you can't see what's on his hook! Check for a video of DaveP on the way home--"Catching up to DaveP on the Fwy"
  11. bigbee

    Clare Michigan show, August 15-17

    I counted over 40 MV's of various size and shape. A couple stayed in the lot and didn't join us on the hill.
  12. bigbee

    Sling Load Photo

    How 'bout a Blackhawk? Don't remember where the pic is from, Soliders Magazine, I think.
  13. bigbee

    V100 Restoration Project

    Does anyone have a count on how many Cadillac-Gage V100/M706 series are in private hands? That would be a reunion to see! [thumbzup]
  14. bigbee

    FOR SE MICHIGAN and others interested

    They're looking both for trucks to come in for just a day, and also be glad to have anyone that wants to leave their vehicles or camp out for the duration. The airport site will have lights on and probably some security for the helicopter, the Wall location will have 24 hour security. the...
  15. bigbee

    FOR SE MICHIGAN and others interested

    Received a request for Military Vehicles to display while the Vietnam "Moving Wall" is in Brighton, from SEPTEMBER 11 through 14. Wall will be on display at Mt. Brighton/Jackal Golf Club on Bauer Rd. Vehicles on display may be there or at the airport 4 miles away where the Huey from Peru, IN...
  16. bigbee

    WWII 8X8

    WillWagner: Before the internet, I started a little research library. That's where I search first. (I've only got about 200 books, one friend has close to a thousand.) A lot of the other stuff depends on a good search and/or favorite sites. Since Ryan is into wheeled armor, he knows where...
  17. bigbee

    WWII 8X8

    According to Crismon's The truck was built by Cook Bros. The cut outs on the sides of the front are because it has "platform" steering which pivoted on a center point to turn the vehicle. That's why they don't line up with the tires in the straight ahead position. The cut outs have to be...
  18. bigbee

    Period Photo

    But they would have normally covered up the Army markings.
  19. bigbee

    FMTV Competitor pics

    Smokey-- Thanks for the pics. So that one didn't go far from Gaylord after all. What was the time on that, when you guys had it? I find it hard to believe that anyone would send that truck and it's abused brothers to Iraq, unless they were using the chassis for a complete rebuild or test bed...
  20. bigbee

    Parade Tops

    Don't know if there are any large lakes in your area, but boat shops around here can do custom canvas work. Just take them in the material (old gp medium tent comes to mind) and the dimensions, voila, instant jungle roll without the roll. For another shade idea, we've found that camo netting...
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