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We could list a SS gathering on the official activities schedule that is handed out at KOA check in and is posted around, but deadline for this is this Sunday morning. Let me know please. At times even the Pavilion is available. The major activities that relate to the Pavilion are listed on...
Don, thanks to you and others we boasted seven halftracks at the Camp Delta meet at Tower Park last April. Most we've ever seen by several. So we set a goal to have ten at the 2016 MVPA Convention. I expect it will be difficult to get all your equipment to that show, but I'm getting the...
The EMU-309 UH-1H Huey has not appeared at the Camp Delta meet in CA for many years. This magnificent tribute to assault helicopter companies during the Vietnam war really added a lot. They would like to come back on Saturday April 25, 2015 but need to raise some money to make it happen. We are...
Many updates to the OP including adding Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts as a showcase sponsor, plus news about the UH-1H Huey situation. See another post about that.
Do you all know about the largest annual MV swap meet and show in the Western U.S. is talked about here:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?134914-Camp-Delta-at-Tower-Park-Swap-Meet-and-Gathering-April-20-26-2015-near-Lodi-CA
Also the 2016 MVPA National Convention will be held in...
The Military Vehicle Collectors of California is again planning the largest annual MV swap meet and show in the WEST at Tower Park Resort between Lodi and Rio Vista, CA. First Sunday-Monday are for early birds. Best days are Wed-Sat. Last Sunday is pull out day. MVs in any condition are welcome...
There's also a "Delta Loop" run to the west. This road goes past some marinas and restaurants. It could include a trip up to Isleton, a small delta town. For that matter there is a loop north and west of Isleton that can take you on the two cable ferries across rivers.
We'd like to see someone...
Good idea. We could resurrect that road run. A lot of people liked it and it was a nice display in their parking lot. Good food too! All we need is a coordinator to draw up a map or driving instructions and lead it. I can help find a good time on the schedule and advertise it in MVCC News and...
Trucks usually use air-to-air charge-air coolers (also called aftercooler or erroneously, intercooler). If it has an intricate structure of aluminum "turbulators" in the charge-air tubes which transfer heat to the outer structure so it can be removed by outside air, they are efficient. A good...
Here is some basic diesel info for those coming from the gas world or just not familiar with diesels. They are the opposite of a gas engine in that more fuel = more power and heat. You turn up the fuel to get power, and it will run hotter and smoke more. With a gas engine, more fuel makes it...
We have two MV showcases planned at the Camp Delta at Tower Park meet on Friday April 24, 2015. This is at Stockton Delta KOA between Rio Vista and Lodi, CA. It is the largest annual MV swap meet and gathering in the West, running April 19-26 with the biggest days Wed-Sat. Last Sunday is a pull...
John from North of San Franshakysisco checking in.
Co-Chairman of the 2016 Military Vehicle Preservation Association National Convention, August 11-13, 2016 in Pleasanton, CA. This would be a great place for a big SteelSoldiers.com meeting and display. Contact us early to make room for it.
Hey 319, can I publish one of your photos in our club newsletter next month? The one showing the vendor tables. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California is hosting the 2016 Convention in Pleasanton and we are running a short update article about committees plus telling our members that the...
We anticipate a first time event at the 2014 Fall Camp Delta. John Sorensen has just restored a Patrol Boat, River (PBR) and will be cruising it four hours to the meet from Napa on Thursday! Just like the old days when PBRs were stationed at Mare Island and trained in the Delta. John will be...
No that's a M20A1 Tactical Hot Tub 8)
Ohh.... you meant the photo on the left... Yes, a 1957 Allis-Chalmers M50A1 Rifle, Multiple, 106mm, Self-Propelled, aka “Ontos”. Brought 450 miles by the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum at Camp Pendleton. You never know what will show up at this meet...
Bishop is a very nice and scenic area. Wife and I stayed overnight last week. A stop at the Petite Pantry for a meal is highly recommended. It's not what newbies expect, and the owner is a real character.
The good and bad thing about the eastern Sierra Nevada area is it's so hard to get to for...