So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
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So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
I plan a static display first, flying the flags on mine in the center of the cul-de-sac. FYI, Jiffy Lube is offering free oil changes to all veterans and service members for Veterans' Day here in Utah (with proof of military service), so I picked up an oil filter and plan to roll down to the Jiffy Lube for the free oil change-that should be a sight when I roll up to the door, and I'll try to get some pictures.
More to follow,
Gary
More to follow,
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
So here are a couple of shots from the local Jiffy Lube down the hill. Jeff and crew loved the truck and really took care of us!
Gary
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Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
That's a big guy driving your truck he doesn't look too comfortable.
Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
I was thinking something along the same line... He'd probably be more at home in a 2.5 or 5 ton...m-11 wrote:That's a big guy driving your truck he doesn't look too comfortable.
Looks good Gary...
Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
I like the "patina" of your truck. I left mine with the factory(faded) paint too. Some people ask when I'm gonna paint it. I'm not,52 year old paint looks really good to me.
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Thanks for the responses, guys. I was beginning to wonder if anyone saw this post-must have been a busy Veterans' Day!
Yes, that was the Store Manager and he's a good size-I go about 240 but he dwarfed me. He and a couple of the other techs got to move it around, and I know they all got a kick out of it while I got the free oil change (providing my own filter-NAPA Gold 1100 if anyone was wondering).
All that mismatched paint is a result of parts to be replaced in the future-I've 90% decided to do a frame-off resto in 2016 but didn't want to risk my good parts (front fenders, radiator support panels, etc.) with winter on my doorstep.
Gary
Yes, that was the Store Manager and he's a good size-I go about 240 but he dwarfed me. He and a couple of the other techs got to move it around, and I know they all got a kick out of it while I got the free oil change (providing my own filter-NAPA Gold 1100 if anyone was wondering).
All that mismatched paint is a result of parts to be replaced in the future-I've 90% decided to do a frame-off resto in 2016 but didn't want to risk my good parts (front fenders, radiator support panels, etc.) with winter on my doorstep.
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
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1954 M37 W/W
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Your truck looks like a "real" Army truck to me, Gary. When I was in the Army ('68 to '71) that is how these trucks looked. Every panel, fender, running board was a different shade of O.D. I just never saw them any other way.
The last time I restored my truck it just didn't look right for some reason. It finally dawned on me that the problem was that the entire truck was the same color. I had never really seen one like that before.
Your truck looks like a nice, comfortable old truck. It obviously brightened the day of all the people at the Jiffy Lube.
The last time I restored my truck it just didn't look right for some reason. It finally dawned on me that the problem was that the entire truck was the same color. I had never really seen one like that before.
Your truck looks like a nice, comfortable old truck. It obviously brightened the day of all the people at the Jiffy Lube.
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Thanks 52M! I didn't mention that when we arrived there was a Vietnam vet in the waiting room-I shook his hand, thanked him for his service then walked him outside to take a look.. He said he'd seen plenty of M37s "over there" and my truck "looked the part".
Gary
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Hi Gary,
Great pictures of the truck and pit crew. I participated in the Milwaukee Veterans Day parade, I took my 89 year old father with for the ride and I know that he will be smiling about it for weeks. I would post pictures but the wife and I took a little vacation to TN last week and neither one of us can seem to find the download cord for the camera.
Bert
Great pictures of the truck and pit crew. I participated in the Milwaukee Veterans Day parade, I took my 89 year old father with for the ride and I know that he will be smiling about it for weeks. I would post pictures but the wife and I took a little vacation to TN last week and neither one of us can seem to find the download cord for the camera.
Bert
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Thanks for weighing in Bert-look forward to those pix!
Gary
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Ahem... Bert? Pix?
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
My Buddy Gary, I knew I could count on you to remember this.
I have been unable to post any pictures for a while now. I've tried it from my gallery here, internet hosted tiny pics among others with no luck. I PMd MM & Robi about it, but it still doesn't work.
Bert
I have been unable to post any pictures for a while now. I've tried it from my gallery here, internet hosted tiny pics among others with no luck. I PMd MM & Robi about it, but it still doesn't work.
Bert
1952 M37 W/W Rebuild @ 59% complete
Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
NRA Life Member
NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
NRA Life Member
NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Hi Bert,
I was just zinging you as much as anything, sorry you're unable to post. Hey, bring 'em to Topeka and we'll synch up!
Gary
I was just zinging you as much as anything, sorry you're unable to post. Hey, bring 'em to Topeka and we'll synch up!
Gary
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Now that sounds like a good plan Gary.
Bert
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Re: So what's planned for Veterans' Day?
Have you tried linking from a photo bucket account or similar Bert? That is what I do, the gallery on here is no good to me either.....T. Highway wrote:My Buddy Gary, I knew I could count on you to remember this.
I have been unable to post any pictures for a while now. I've tried it from my gallery here, internet hosted tiny pics among others with no luck. I PMd MM & Robi about it, but it still doesn't work.
Bert
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