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  1. Green_gator

    Battery Shorting Problem

    I recently had an issue where my battery shorted when I went to start my 109. The positive battery terminal actual melted down just a bit and melted through the top of the battery. I found out that the issue was that where the positive battery cable went through the frame at the back of the...
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    M116 Trailer from Florida to Ohio

    Folks, Looking for some help getting a M116 trailer from Florida to Ohio. Weight of the trailer is about 800 lbs and is going to a member. Any one who can do all or part let me know and thanks.
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    Tampa, FL 2010 Veterans Day Parade

    I know that we are a long way out but wanted to get this rolling. The annual Town & Country Veterans Day Parade is on November 6 this year. Once again I am bringing my Cub Scouts to the parade and am looking to see if anyone is interested in bringing out their deuce or five ton to help haul...
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    MKT from Ohio to Florida or Georgia Rally

    I have an MKT in Ohio that I would like to get down to Florida or to the Georgia Rally. It looks like I have pick up covered if needed.Trailer looks like it is in good shape and the travel covers look solid.
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    M116A3 Bustle Rack

    Starting a project for my M116A3 trailer that I will use to take all of my camping gear out for my scouts. The base is an M116A3 trailer and I am adding a bustle rack, generator accessory box, two 25 x 25 x 31 aluminum boxes and then a frame above to hang lights, attach awnings and secure...
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    South East Parts and Military Museum Tour

    It is Spring Break here in Tampa this coming week and my son and I head out tomorrow for a five day tour of the South East. I am taking my small wagon and a U Haul trailer but will have some room ability to take some additional parts if anyone needs something moved. The schedule looks...
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    HMMWV Shelter Picked up at MacDill

    Well I went yesterday to pick up the HMMWV shelter that I bought on GL last week. Found out a couple of things rather quickly. First, this one was part of a small initial group custom built for the JCSE, Joint Communications Security Element, which is the commo group for Centcom back when they...
  8. Green_gator

    Forest Park / Ft Gillem Previw

    I am headed up to Forest Park to retrieve to M105 trailers tomorrow. If anyone has something there they want previewed send me a PM and I will try to preview and take some photos for you.
  9. Green_gator

    Replacement air line

    The thread Ken started on his neighbor's deuce damage got me going on posting some pictures. I had the low air pressure warning go off the other day as I was running errands. Turns out the the copper line running from the air compressor to the firewall had broken off at the fitting on the...
  10. Green_gator

    Deuces in Rabbit Valley

    We got my brother's (Garlstedt) new deuce home from Camp Dodge Saturday evening and he should have the recovery photos posted soon. Decided to take them out to the desert for a bit of off road fun on Sunday. Went to Rabbit Valley on the Colorado / Utah border. I do not think that they see...
  11. Green_gator

    LMTV Cover on my Deuce

    Let me start by thanking Chris and Vinny. During their trip to pick up Chris' new trailers and deliver parts around the South East they managed to find some excess cargo covers. I believe that this cover is for the LMTV and fits my deuce with very little modification. The cover is taller then...
  12. Green_gator

    Screaming Eagle Deuces in Viet Nam

    I am looking for photos of M35s assigned to the 101st in Viet Nam? My dad was there with A Co. 2/506 from 1969 - 1970 and I want to do my new deuce as a tribute to him and the men who served with him. I have general knowledge of the paint schemes for the time period but want to find out the...
  13. Green_gator

    Big, Blue, and Butchered but still an M26A1

    I was driving through the Ybor City section of Tampa the other day and saw this. It looks like they cut off the rear of the cab and the winches are gone. It does not look like it is in running shape. If anyone is interested I can try to get some owner info. What grabbed my attention to start...
  14. Green_gator

    Fort Sam Houston Deuces

    Well, I put in a real lowball bid on a deuce with hard top out of Fort Sam and come to find out it held. Should make for a decent length recovery but at least it is flat land the whole way. With airfare out there and fuel back this truck should set me back less the $1K total.
  15. Green_gator

    Deuces for Sale in Tampa

    Here are three deuces for sale in Tampa, Florida. I found these when I was talking to the owners brother in law about some parts off of his parts deuce. He is looking to sell the three as he just bought the A3 shown in the photos. I can give contact info if anyone is interested in one.
  16. Green_gator

    M109 Camper Build

    I am starting the the conversion of my son's Shop Van into a camper. The truck was his eight birthday present and something for him and I to spend time on together. The major work is to address rust issues and new electrical wiring for the box. The plan is to keep the exterior of the truck...
  17. Green_gator

    M901 ITV Night Live Fire in Grafenwoehr

    Found a picture one of the NCOs in my platoon took when I was stationed in Germany. Thought that the folks here would appreciate the view.
  18. Green_gator

    Warner Robbins on Wednesday, September 24

    I am heading to Warner Robbins this coming Wednesday for a pick up and look at a couple of lots for sale. I can take a look at other lots and take some additional pictures if anyone is interested in specific lots.
  19. Green_gator

    Nashville to Florida Transport Available for Small Items

    I am traveling from Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL on Saturday and can move any small parts for folks that are along the route. I hope to take a detour over to Fort Benning on the way South. Has to be small to fit in the vehicle but wanted to put the offer out just in case.
  20. Green_gator

    Any South Carolina Members coming to the Georgia Rally?

    I am thinking about bidding on one of many M105 trailers up for sale at Fort Jackson. Before bidding i wanted to see if anyone local to there that is planning to come to the Georgia Rally and would be willing to discuss picking up a trailer and bringing it to the rally for me. Learned on an...
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