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  1. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    Man, that thing looks AWESOME; never seen one before! Can't wait to hear the 'story' from Ken...........................
  2. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    :funny: how'ed you come up with that one; excellent! Oh by the way, with your vast computer skills, I need your help (as in YOU) to make up a simple spreadsheet for registrants- I mentioned it in the e mail to the Board-;15-20 lines/sheet, landscape style, Name, address, phone, e mail...
  3. 196thprober

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    Simply awesome; congratulations on a GREAT save!
  4. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    The State of Michigan Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be having 4-5 of the 'inside/locked down at night' tables with all thier assorted products for sale and I'm assuming some display type items also. In addition, a gentleman from the VFW in Ann Arbor will be bringing up his...
  5. 196thprober

    Want/sell/trade MIMVPA Oscoda show

    Just talked with a gentelman from Ft. Wayne, IN that has a LOT of what sounds like very historical Japanese WWII items/memoribailia- he is getting 4 inside tables- just wanted to let folks know about the Japanese stuff that will be there
  6. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    No pig roast-dense me doesn't know if that was a joke or not...................... VMPNEM WILL be having hot dogs, chips, pop, etc on Friday and Saturday afternoons with a golf cart cruising around the show grounds as another way of getting them to anyone that has the munchies.
  7. 196thprober

    We're Baaaaaack!

    May i say; AMEN BROTHER!
  8. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION POST # x Only just over a week to go; With the awesome response we have received from regional businesses, there will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes awarded in both the 'Military Motorcycle' and regular historic 'Military Vehicle' catagories. In addition, we...
  9. 196thprober

    Quick solargizer question..?

    I have a couple of them installed, and the red light is always 'on' (you're right, difficult to see) which I beleive means they are working. Then I had someone with some brain power over here (I don't psses any) that checked them out and confirmed that. I just downloaded the manual and have to...
  10. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    Awesome about SS member Wiggall! I hope i can meet him sometime and shoot the bull with him about his service. Although I'm not part of the 'group' /entity that has ochestrated this whole thing (during the last several years i think) I know a couple of the guys casually and have tried to keep...
  11. 196thprober

    Rust Oleum Or Krylon

    That thing is NICE!
  12. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    Although 'off' the thread title, i got complete information on the form US Navy ship coming to Bay City to eventually be a permaently docked Floating Museum. It is the full sized DEYSTROYER, USS 'Edson' DD946 Commissioned in 1968 The tow/trip from the Philidalphia Ship Yards has not...
  13. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    Suggest PMing, email, text, or phone call to Dave P for the ''Inside/locked down' Vendor Tables; those are the only ones that pre registation is suggested to insure a table. As far as outside vendors, it's wide open/don't know because nothing is required except to show up.
  14. 196thprober

    Want/sell/trade MIMVPA Oscoda show

    I can see i'll be giving a few bayonet 'lessons/411' to some folks at the inside tables Eric and i will have. (not that i am one of the great Bayonet experts, I'm simply a 'student' that knows a few things) and that's GREAT that some folks are interested! The 'long' US bayonet, is the M1905...
  15. 196thprober

    Want/sell/trade MIMVPA Oscoda show

    Yes, for a trade, a deuce exhaust kit if that's OK with you. That's about what we are talking $ wise. The M1 Carbine bayonet is a rare, 'unissued' sawback version, not a finley sharpened sawback like a Swiss or some of the German ones, but a sawback nonetheless. The original M1 Garand Bayonet...
  16. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    I haven't heard anyone say that, but I SURE would like to see one there-trying to make sure we have a vast assortment of the different types of HMVs! I just learned a guy from Bay City is bringing up his fully retored NAVY jeep; he has it decked out to be part of the 'Auxiallary Equipment'...
  17. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION POST # IX Great Balls Of Fire! The 'Marine Special Event Permit ' has been approved and received in good order. This simply took care of the legal requirement with the State of Michigan DNR, to allow any Historic Amphibious Military vehicle to go for a 'swim' in Van...
  18. 196thprober

    Findlay2012 Swap list

    You look like you enjoyed yourself; AWESOME!
  19. 196thprober

    MIMVPA SHOW/SWAP June 8-10, 2012

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION POST # VIII SAFETY: Forgot to mention previously but should be automatic for those that do things the RIGHT way. ALL vehicles and wheeled equpment on display will be properly chocked! In addition, you should have a ignition/battery disconnect switch...
  20. 196thprober

    M35A2 Multi Fuel Engine Prelube System Installation

    Sorry Don, I was so consumed with humor at Gimp's post link I forgot; I voted yes and do beleive that it has to be helpful- however- my nickname is 'Chuck Da Wrench' ; it's not a compliment as I am severley challenged mechanically.................................:beer:
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