Aug - Military Vehicle Collectors of California
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Aug - Military Vehicle Collectors of California
MVCC NEWS “Keeping em rolling, floating and flying for 36 years” Issue #8 2013 International Harvester, Halftrack, M5 Terry Batchelor A PUBLICATION OF THE MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTORS OF CALIFORNIA Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net contents Business members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4 MVCC Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7,10 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MVCC & MVPA Membership Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 There are still a few Camp Delta Shirts left if you did not get one at the event. Six color silk screen on the front of white Beefy-T 100% cotton T shirts. All profits go to the MVCC general fund to support MVCC activities. Small, Medium, Large, Extra large , XXlarge, XXXlarge $18ea. Email [email protected] or Call 408-805-0065 I can send a color picture, Let me know if you would like to use PayPal. Editor. Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 2 UPCOMING EVENTS All events published in the MVCC newsletter or on www.mvccnew.net are open to anyone interested. You do not need an invitation, just call the POC listed for more information or to RSVP. Check the VP reports for activities in your area. April 20-27 2014 Spring Meet at Camp Delta Stockton Delta KOA (209) 369-1041 JoAnne Lesser [email protected] “Biggest show in the west” August 24, 2013 MVCC event at the LCS 102 Mare Island. Berthing on the ship for overnight. 7th Street and Nimitz, Mare Island, Vallejo, California POC Sonny Hanson August 9-10 2013 “Spirit of ’45” 1940’s Dance Night 7 to 10 PM Free Pass with MV campout at location. MV’s on site by 11AM. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA POC is Robert Corpus (408) 887-3311 Email [email protected] WWW.spiritof45.org August 25, 2013 (Vehicles Requested) San Mateo Blue Star Mom’s First Annual Spaghetti Dinner American Legion Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread Soda/Water All proceeds will go towards packing care packages for our deployed military and helping our Veterans” Adults $20, Children 6 to 12 years old $10 POC Amy O'Campo [email protected] August 11, 2013 (Vehicles Requested) San Jose Municipal Stadium, 6 PM to 10 PM. San Jose Giants minor league baseball game, 7th inning stretch includes “Spirit of ’45” salute. Post game fireworks. POC: Kim Sievert [email protected] August 17, 2013 GS2AC Mesquite BBQ. 10 AM to 4PM Coyote Valley Sporting Clays 1000 San Bruno Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Free BBQ lunch if you bring a MV POC is Mark Towber (408) 839-4768 August 17, 2013(Vehicles Requested) First Annual Family Day Kite Festival at the San Francisco Presidio 11 AM to 5 PM We have a 4 acre lawn where the event will be held. Would like some Military vehicles that could be parked along the Main Parade Ground, and have a kite festival/car show. The theme of your MV’s ties into our history as a former military base and we need the MVCC members help with providing vehicles, It would be appreciated. POC Andrea Parker The Presidio Trust 415-561-5095 September 15-22, 2013 Camp Delta at Tower Park. Camp Ground 4 Stockton Delta KOA (209) 369-1041 more info on page 9.Be there are be square. September 28th, 2013 - Cameron Park Show N' 0700-1500. Admission is free if you bring a Military Vehicle and display it. Here's a link to visit: http://shownshineflyin.com/ POC: Dave Porter, [email protected] 530-677-5115 October 5, 2013 Golden Hills Mustang Club associated with Wounded Warriors, car show at the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, Ca. www.highfivetour.com POC: Dan McCabe [email protected] 707-224-6835 If you have any questions or have information regarding a meet or activity in your area, contact your regional vice president or any of the officers to let them know. Be sure to visit our website for any last minute activities or changes to activities/events. Please submit information regarding upcoming activities to the newsletter editor at least two months before the scheduled event. All articles must be submitted to the newsletter editor by the 15th of the month. MVCC News Editor Dave Ball [email protected] Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 3 UPCOMING EVENTS All events published in the MVCC newsletter or on www.mvccnew.net are open to anyone interested. You do not need an invitation, just call the POC listed for more information or to RSVP. Check the VP reports for activities in your area. October 5-6, 2013 - Capitol Air Show at Mather Field. We've been asked to participate in the Military Vehicle displays, with our vehicles positioned next to warbirds and living history displays. The focus this year is WWII. Check it out at www.californiacapitalairshow.com. More info as it becomes available POC: Dave Porter, [email protected] 530-677-5115 October 12, 2013 Mustangs and More at the Nut Tree Airport near Vacaville. This event features as many as 20 real, live, P-51 Mustangs flown in from various parts of the country displayed next to hundreds (literally) of Ford Mustangs from various local clubs and individuals. Of course, Military Vehicles play a key part in the display and activities, including "Follow-Me" jeeps and VIP transport. POC: Dave Porter, [email protected] 530-677-5115 October 16–20, 2013 Gridley, California, The annual CAMP GRIDLEY event at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E. Hazel St. Gridley, California. hosted by the Northern Recon Group. If you enjoy driving your MV you will enjoy this event! Participants will convoy over less traveled roads, navigate challenging hills and trails at the Clay Pits off-road park, drive scenic back roads with stops at historic sites on Casual Convoy Day, enjoy great chow and awards ceremony. Camping, display and vendor sites are $30.00 per night with full hookups. Tent sites are $15.00 per night. Clean restrooms and showers. No reservations required. Payment is due at arrival. Come whenever. Stay one or more nights. More on the NRG Website: northernrecongroup.org Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net November 9-10, 2013 Good Guys Car Show/Veterans Day Display. Alameda County Fair Grounds, Pleasanton, Ca. One or two day display Can depart after 3:PM either day. POC Tony Lindsey [email protected] November 11, 2013 Fresno Veteran's Day Parade POC Nick Bombini (559) 645-1726 [email protected] November 11, 2013 Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade. Contact Jim Neider for info at 707-823-2192 or Michael France at [email protected]. November 11, 2013 - San Jose Veteran's Day Parade. POC is Kurt Lesser 408-238-8277 November 11, 2013 - Copperopolis Veteran's Day Parade. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12118 will hold its Copperopolis Veterans Day Parade from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, on Main Street. POC Allen Gilbert [email protected] or (209) 785-4218. December 7, 2013 6pm south Bay Area Region. MVCC Christmas Party. Harry’s Hofbrau San Jose. All MVPA – MVCC affiliate club members Welcome This is a no host party. There will be a gift exchange. POC Dave Ball [email protected] 4 Mvcc staff Central Valley VP Nick Bombini (559) 645-1726 [email protected] Divisions 559,209,760 &805 East North Bay West VP Scott Rohrs 415 259 8177 [email protected] Divisions 415, 707 west Hello to all of the membership! This is my first article for the newsletter as your North Bay VP. I would like to start by thanking all of the members for casting their votes for all of the candidates. I hope to do the position justice. I have some big shoes to fill. I would also like to thank the outgoing VP, John Neuenburg for his dedicated service to the club and this position. I hope the membership enjoyed America’s Birthday and had their MV’s out in force! I participated in the Benicia Twilight parade along with other members on the 3rd of July. It was a beautiful evening and the parade had great attendance. If you have never participated in this parade it is well worth the drive. We had 9 MV’s and numerous reenactors. I also got reports from the Napa and Calistoga Parades. Greg Lalonde and C.J. Bertagna represented in the Napa 4th Parade. Also our last month’s “Cover Boy” John Sorenson and Octavio Agularia won best in show and a Blue Ribbon for best in class for their rendition of the Liberation of Parris 1944.Outstanding men! We have numerous events going on for the remainder of the summer. So, lets get out there and promote this great club! I am personally been banging the drum for this event that is near and dear to my heart. It is the Spirit of 45’ at Kelly Park down in San Jose. I have been a part of this event since the beginning and it NEEDS to be promoted by the club and its members! It is a weekend event and is a great mix of Vets, Living History, Great Music, and MV’s. “Out in Front” Scott Rohrs/ North Bay VP 3rd Reconnaissance Troop 3rd I.D. / Reenactors of the Northern California Hello from the Central Valley! Well, it’s been one hot summer so it’s been fairly quiet around here. We did have some have a good showing this spring. First we had the Chowchilla parade with a few vehicles show up, the open cockpit day at Castle Air Museum on Memorial Day. We had a nice turn out of club members displaying their vehicles. Some of the members that participated in that one were George Smith, John Verrismo, Chris Thomas, Jim Bertao, and quite a few more. The management at Castle Air Museum loves our displays and would like to see us return, but with more members and vehicles to display. The last event this summer was Eagle Field dinner and dance. It was definitely warm out there but everyone had a good time. The show was slightly smaller than usual due to some difficulties with the runway preventing the larger warbirds such as the PV2 Harpoon and B-25 bombers from coming in but we decided not to let that keep us from running around with the vehicles and having fun. As of writing this, I have just returned from England from the War & Peace Revival show with Chris Thomas, Don Wadley, and Ken Wadley. It was my first trip over and definitely worth going. I’ll include a write up about it in the next newsletter. I’d like to start getting the word out earlier this year about the Fresno Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11. It is a nice parade and it would be nice to see more members participating. If you’re interested in joining the parade, feel free to contact me. That’s all for now, Nick Pictures Pg. 13 (Ed). Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 5 MVCC STAFF Northern Region VP Dave Porter Divisions 530 & 916 [email protected] Greetings from the North! This is my first newsletter message as your newly elected Northern Region VP (area codes 916 and 530). Each month I will keep you up to date on local and regional news and events. If I get motivated enough (and have any free time between projects) I may even write an article or two. I encourage you to send in an article on your MV or restoration project or an AAR (After Action Report) on an event you attended. By the time you read this, the MVPA Convention in Portland will be part of MV history. I hope you had a great time if you attended. If you missed it, there will be plenty of pictures and articles in future MVCC newsletters covering the convention. Here are some of the events coming up in the Northern Region: September 15-22, 2013 - Camp Delta at Tower Park. (OK, I know Lodi isn't in the Northern Region, but I had to mention this one...) See more info elsewhere. September 28th, 2013 - Cameron Park Show N' Shine & Fly-In at Cameron Airpark. We've had a small detachment of Military Vehicles at this show for the last three of four years, which features custom cars, hot rods, airplanes and of course Military Vehicles. MVs are displayed free at this show, near the Warbird contingent and National Guard display. This is a good opportunity to display your vehicle and talk to a lot of people about the hobby. It's on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 0700-1500. Admission is free with a small parking fee (unless you bring a Military Vehicle and display it for free). Here's a link to visit: http://shownshineflyin.com/ October 5-6, 2013 - Capitol Air Show at Mather Field. We've been asked to participate in the Military Vehicle displays, with our vehicles positioned next to warbirds and living history displays. The focus this year is WWII. Check it out at www.californiacapitalairshow.com. More info as it becomes available. October 16-20, 2013 - Camp Gridley at Butte County Fairgrounds. This is a great Military Vehicle event with living history displays, vehicle displays, rides and runs, and camping. What more could you ask for?! No Scott, there are no dancing girls. This event is facilitated by the Northern Recon Group and is always a fun event. More info at: www.northernrecongroup.org/Camp-Gridley-event-2013.doc. Another event out of my area but worth mentioning is Mustangs and More at the Nut Tree Airport near Vacaville. This event features as many as 20 real, live, P-51 Mustangs flown in from various parts of the country displayed next to hundreds (literally) of Ford Mustangs from various local clubs and individuals. Of course, Military Vehicles play a key part in the display and activities, including "Follow-Me" jeeps and VIP transport. This event is to be held October 12, 2013 - not to be missed! Sonny Hanson may have more info, since this one is in his area. That's all for now. I'll be looking for you at the next event! Keep 'em Rollin'! Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 6 MVCC STAFF North Bay, East VP Sonny Hanson (707) 552-6918 [email protected] Divisions 707 & 415 MVCC Quartermaster, Chris Jorgensen (831) 426-0787 [email protected] South Bay VP Kim Sievert (408) 253-9469 [email protected] Divisions 408 North & 650 Secretary/Treasurer LK Viola 831-372-8228 P.O. Box 1765, Carmel, CA 93921 [email protected] President Kurt Lesser (408) 238-8277 [email protected] Hello to every one in the east bay. The Benicia 3rd night parade was bigger then ever this year. I put my M135, M38A1 and WC1 in the parade this year and loved every minute of it. There were some 10 vehicles in the parade this year and a lot of re-enactors who walked ahead of the vehicles. The next morning on July 4th I had all 3 vehicles in the American Canyon parade and got 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards. Napa parade had 2 vehicles in there parade and got 1st place. PHOTOS ATTACHED! I got this info from Mr. Dan McCabe the other day. I would like to see a lot of support from the club on this. I am with the Golden Hills Mustang Club and associated with Wounded Warriors Family Support. On October 5th, I will have the 2013 Wide Body Super Snake Shelby at the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield and would like you and your group to join us to be part of this tour. I am one of the drivers that is taking this Shelby to all 48 contiguous states. Please check out their website. www.highfivetour.com This event will attract a lot of attention and we have numerous car clubs and others that will be there and your Military Vehicles would be a great addition. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration. Best Regards, Dan McCabe [email protected] Golden Hills Mustang Club 707-224-6835 Napa CA. Sonny Hanson Your MVCC North Bay VP Pictures bottom page 13 MVCC News STAFF MVCC Newsletter Editor Dave Ball (408) 805-0065 [email protected] Please submit all contributions for publication in the newsletter by email to the editor by the 15 of the month. Members Ads are Free. Pictures will be sized to fit, space providing. Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net Webmaster Sean Nichols [email protected] www.mvccnews.net (775)-424-3813 7 MVCC Business Members Columbia Electronics International Inc. surplus military radio gear Paul Keyes (W6QDK) (805)386-2312 Email: [email protected] http://www.columbiaelectronics.com 3720 Groves Place Somis, CA 93066-0960 Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 8 Mvcc event Bulletin Board September 15-22 2013: Come join everyone for the second largest annual MV swap meet in the Western U.S., the Fall Camp Delta Meet at Tower Park. hosted by the MVCC. featuring a "South Seas Luau" dinner & party on Friday night! Bring your aloha garb and don't forget the coconuts and grass skirts! No vendor fees for pro’s and amateurs, only your camping fee through KOA. No entry or parking fees - day users welcome and MV display parking will be provided! Cabins, full RV hookups or inexpensive dry campsites, clean restrooms and showers, two swimming pools including water features for all ages. Go to www.MVCCNews.net for details. Unlike the Spring version, make camping reservations through KOA: (800) 562-0913. "Ask for Campground 4." Stockton Delta KOA,14900 West Highway 12, Lodi, CA 95242. [email protected]. See Y'awl there South Seas Luau Planned for September Camp Delta Time to trot out your aloha shirts, muumuus, and khakis as we fight the “Battle of Waikiki Beach” on Friday night September 20, 2013! It’s time for a themed dinner party and what could be better for a warm late-summer evening at Tower Park? No we won’t be burying a smoldering pig in the peat dirt, but expect better than fried SPAM! So dust off your coconuts and grass skirts, Ho'olu komo la kaua (Please Join Us) Spud Gun Shoot Planned at Fall Camp Delta 2013 Potato-shooting cannons will take the stage at the Fall meet after a long absence. Back in the days of the Big Bear, Casa de Fruta, and other events, these starchy tubers contributed to the fun-factor when launched from various forms of compressed air devices. The design of these "guns" is limited only by the imagination of the builder. Some can launch a delectable carbohydrate bullet a long way, some with great accuracy, and some, well, just eat potatoes. It's all good! Please bring your hardware and spuds if you would like to participate. These should be compressed air devices only, not the explosive type. Tentatively the demonstration will be Friday morning on the levee with hard targets on land plus on the river for distance competition. We are looking for a couple compressors and a small generator. Contact John Neuenburg if you can help. 415-306-3607. British MV Display at Scottish Event in Pleasanton August 31-September 1, 2013 We are looking for British and Commonwealth MVs and/or militaria for a display at the 148th Scottish Gathering & Games on Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. This is the largest annual Scottish festival in the U.S. and the crowd appreciates military history. We will be in the living history area of the show, likely with pavement, grass, and shade. See the competitions in dancing, pipes, drums, drum majors, bands, Highland heavy games, sheep dogs, falconry, archery, and visit over 60 clan tents to learn about your heritage. This is a large vendor event and of course there is plenty of British food and beer available. Even whiskey tasting. Music entertainment includes folk singers and Celtic rock bands. RV and tent camping is available Th-Sun. with info on their website but hurry for reservations. We are working out the possibility of camping at the display in military tents. Please RSVP to our POC John Neuenburg at 415-306-3607 or [email protected]. Event info is at http://www.thescottishgames.com/ Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 9 Mvcc staff Central Coast VP Jack Valenti Divisions 831, 805 west & 408 south [email protected] Well I need to get this written before the deadline and before I get very busy getting ready for the Convention. I had only three vehicles signed up for both the Monterey 4th of July Parade and the Seaside “Parade of Champions” on July 7th. Last minute calls from Joe Cavallaro and Rob Albanese before the parade, let me get them added to the roster of both parades. The Monterey Parade is rather a short one, down Alvarado St; 2 blocks, ½ block on Del Monte Blvd. then 2 more blocks up Calle Principal. There were a lot of people packed into those 4 ½ blocks, they were 3 to 5 deep on the sidewalks. Weather for Monterey was great with not a cloud in the sky. I was upset with the “organizers” as they changed the order of the parade at the last minute and as we passed each of the announcing stands (there were three) we were introduced to the crowd as “Medal of Honor” winners, rather than the Military Vehicle Collectors of Ca. The Medal of Honor winners were several units behind us and I was unable to hear how they were introduced. Other than that it was a successful event. The Seaside Parade was quite a bit longer but not as well attended, same five vehicles attended. I’m planning to leave here on the 21st, heading for Yreka and Ricks, to help him load up the LRDG truck and then head for the Convention on Wed. morning. Hope to see you at the Convention. I see that Dave needs a photo of me for the Newsletter. I’ll send him a couple and he can pick one that he likes best. Jack Valenti Photos from Jack are on Pg.12 (Ed). Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net East Bay VP Larry Pirack (510) 522-6440 Divisions 510 & 925 [email protected] Hello to all from the East Bay, Rumor has it that the Alameda July 4th Parade is now the longest in the state and members of the MVCC were there. The group rendezvoused at the Alameda Naval Air Museum before 0900 Hrs. received a briefing and their parade number 78 out of a total of 178+ entries, raced over to be at the staging area “hurry up and wait” for the start. There were 7 vehicles, consisting of jeeps, CUCV, and a ’41 G-506.The jeeps were fully loaded with passengers in civilian and military attire. The number of period uniformed participants spoke well of the patriotism of the entry and represented a good cross section of the services. Liz Phelan, in a Khaki nurse uniform and Pit O’Malley, in full Marine Corps gear. O’Malley, ground pounded the entire route and “Warrant Officer” Jim Bundgarrd followed in his ’41 G-506. The group was led by Larry Pirack, in his flag-festooned jeep, towing the Naval Air Museum’s A7 Navy fighter wing tank on a bomb trailer. Larry was wearing his “Hawaiian Tactical Field dress”. The floral print on his shirt was so loud that it was difficult to hear the marching bands. His wife Gwen, sat shotgun wearing her W.A.S.P. shirt and British pith helmet. Scott Vizcarra, WWI “Dough Boy” squeezed into the rear seat. Kevin Karvonen’s MP jeep, with 30 cal. machine gun and John and Robert Foresman-Morrsey as M.P.’s. Willy Denninger, in his late model air conditioned jeep sedan, as a ‘Candy Man’, followed by B.J. Parma at full capacity with Joe Menard, Sam Perdue and Al Grizzo. Right behind was Carol Parma’s jeep, driven by Mike Carrion with his wife Debbie. Next was Terri Karvonen in her CUCV with passenger Jeri. Pulling up the rear in ‘trail position’ was Jim Bundgarrd’s Army Chevy 1½ ton truck. Refreshments were served at the museum’s Crows Nest and 6 guests from the Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars attended. Ghost written by James Bundgaard, (Camp Patriot). Thank you, Jim. for your fine review of the parade and the photos and story of the two N.A.S. restored aircraft at the gates. Thanks to all who participated. Over and out. The 40s. Larry 10 Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 11 After Action reports TL: Damon and LK Viola, TR: Rob and Robert Albanese, ML: John and Jackie Dick, MR: Seaside Parade BL: Joe Cavallero BR: Seaside Parade Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net Photos Jack Valenti 12 After Action reports TL & BR Castle Airbase. John Verrismo, American Canyon parade 4th of July Parade Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net TR & BR War and Peace Revival Nick Bombini Sonny Hanson 13 CLASSIFIEDS NOTE: For Sale/Wanted are posted for three issues. FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE: 1962 WILLYS M-151 US MARINE CORPS. Engine and tires low mileage and the radiator is a new copper recore. Also has vinyl top compete with side curtains and door kit. Included with, jeep hauler tandem axle trailer equipped with surge brakes and spare tire mount, and was custom built to transport WWII and M-series jeeps. California registration and title is current and is recorded as Ca. historic vehicle. $10,500 OBO. Dan Indelicato (707) 272-3432 9/13 For Sale: Restored Mule Great shape $7500 8 -10 foot sections triangular radio antenna tower. $100 Mark Smith (530)333-4338 9/13 For sale: 1962 Willys M170 USMC Ambulance. Used at twenty nine palms then turned over to CAP. Rebuilt motor, original unrestored Willys. Original 24volt system intact with Packard rubber connectors. Has all the late model USMC options including the lockers. Needs paint and TLC. Very Rare low number built late USMC Willys. Original USMC markings visible. Very complete Vietnam era Willys. $10,500 OBO Call 408-805-0065 or email [email protected] FOR SALE: M38 or M38A1 seat cushions, full set, brand-new, still in wrapper, bought by mistake. Made by Weebee Webbing, $300 MB or GPW seat cushions, full set, slightly used. Made by Surplus City, $175. M38A1 radiator, original tanks in excellent condition with new core, never used. $450. Contact Frank Simon, (805) 544-1154 or email [email protected] 11/13 For Sale: 1939 BSA Military M20 totally rebuilt by Bill Botelho, former BSA Dealer in 2001.Imported from Germany in 1970. $11,000. Call Jim 775-750-0426 [email protected] 9/13 Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net For Sale: (2) 1950 Budd wheels, 6-lug 20" M-series bolt-together or combat-style (with old 1200-20 tires). Chevrolet & GMC WWII truck parts, call or email what you need. 1953 Dodge M37 or M56(?) Military 4x4 Fire truck. Correct original 6-cylinder T-245 flathead engine, 4speed transmission with extremely rare Tangen power take-off located on top of the transmission. Approx. 128" original extended wheelbase. I am told this was running when parked - have not verified that yet. According to one source, only 130 of these were made, but it also says in 1955, and this is a 1953. Tires are all rotten. Back of truck is completely open with none of the original tanks, pump, or any other fire equipment. Looks like a set of ladder racks on the RH side. There is some body damage on the right rear. This was very nicely built with some use of aluminum. If you need Dodge M37 parts, call or email what you are looking for. Located in Geyserville, CA. Richard @ 707-484-8257 or [email protected] 9/13 FOR SALE: Five 11:00 x 20: ND tread MIL SPEC tires. Some ND CC and some ND chevron pattern. 2x are Firestone, 3x are Uniroyal. 2x with 50% + tread; 2x with 5-10% tread; 1x good for spare. Generally in good condition. Good news is they are FREE to a good home. Bad news is that they are on rims I’d like to keep. Dismount costs locally are around $25.00 per tire. All must go as a set – no partials. Contact Michael at 650.364.9184 if interested. 11/13 WANTED ITEMS Wanted: Dodge M37 items: Cab soft-top frame pieces, bed side racks, stakes, troop seats, Jerry can fender brackets, etc. Any bits and pieces may help, I have some pieces already. Thank you, Richard Privat, 707484-8257 or [email protected] 9/13 14 Paul and Janet DeNubilo In there International M-2-4 with Sparky showing off the latest in FLCG (Forward Looking Canine Guidance) Santa Barbara 4th of July Parade Paul De Nubilo Do you need to clean up your garage to make room for that new project? Looking for parts to complete a project? Or looking for new a project. Then this is the place for you! Send in your ads and get them mailed to 500+ members. Free to all MVCC members. Buy and Sell locally make new friends. Why waste your time and money with online auctions. BUY SELL TRADE Classified Ads Ads are free for military vehicle related items and kit. Your ad will run for three issues. The editor cannot accept ad requests over the phone, they must be in writing. You may send your ad by email: [email protected] or by post to: MVCC Editor: 18549 Paseo Tierra St. Saratoga Ca. 95070. Please print the ad clearly and include contact info and price. Send your ads to me by the 15th of the month. If you wish to run your ad longer than three issues or your item sells, you must notify me in writing to have ad removed or to add a month. The MVCC is not responsible for omission's or Incorrect wording and or spelling. The MVCC reserves the right to edit ad copy for space. Please send your change of address information or payments for ads and membership to: LK Viola Email: [email protected] Ad prices: full page $45 Half page $35 Quarter Page $20 Business Card $5 per issue Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 15 After Action reports The Santa Barbara 4th of July parade is organized by a civic organization, the Spirit of 1776. Each year it has a different theme - this year it was "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL". Even though Santa Barbara is no longer a military town and the city tries hard to obliterate any traces of its WW II history - like tearing down a huge hangar built in 1942, the 4th of July parade as well as the Veterans Day parade always bring out a sizeable number of military themed entries - mostly due to the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers from Santa Barbara and environs. Unfortunately the military establishment was missing except for a color guard - perhaps a victim of sequestration? We will never know.......... The turnout was large - the town was full of tourists and especially the exposition of our military vehicles in the 400 block of State Street upon the conclusion of the parade drew many interested citizens. Afterwards we parked our vehicles on the beach boulevard in front of the Veterans memorial building. Again many people inspected our vehicles and asked questions. We left before the fireworks started to avoid the traffic congestion......... Submitted by Herman Pfauter Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 16 After Action reports Pg.16 Top Right. Herman Pfauter's 1944 Diamond-T 968A, 1943 GMC CCKW 352 and 1944 Dodge WC 52. In addition to these 3 trucks Herman also provided one of his Jeeps. Pg. 16 Top Left. Rob Gordon's Dodge WC 52 with WW II Jeep trailer. Pg. 16 Bottom Left. Rob Gordon and Chuck Testa with his 1943 Willys from Ojai are "guarding the bank". Pg. 16 Bottom Right. Paul De Nubilo (Thousand Oaks) International M2-4 1-ton truck in Marine Corps livery. Pg. 17 Top left. The parade getting underway just after 13:00 down State Street, Santa Barbara's "Miracle Mile". Thousands lined the Street, applauding the 71 entries that made up the parade. The grey skies had given way to a beautiful sunny day. Pg. 17 Top Right. Liberated locals posing with de-milled weapons in Rob's Dodge. Rob had a sign advising tourists they could have their picture taken in a real WW II military vehicle for a donation of $1.00. At times the line stretched to more than a dozen! Pg. 17 Bottom Left. Herman with unidentified "medic" in Rob Gordon's 1943 Dodge WC 52 with all the necessary accouterments. Pg. 17 Bottom Right. Getting ready for the parade in front of Herman's Motor Pool. Left to right: Rick Manzer from Ventura, Fred Nieuwenhujs from Eagle Rock, the driver of Herman's 1944 Dodge WC 52, Re-enactors Ben R. from Ventura and Nick O. from Santa Barbara and Bob Werling, photographer from Santa Barbara, a graduate of Brooks Institute of photography, driving Herman's 1943 Willys MB of ALCAN 1992 fame. Pictures and copy courtesy Herman Pfauter Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 17 After Action reports Photos of the Alameda 4th of July Parade courtesy of Steven Garza Submitted by Jim Bundgaard Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 18 Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 19 After Action reports The Go-Devil G.I. Jeep club participated in the Manteca Independence Day parade, on July 4th, 2013. We had seven jeeps in attendance (four GPWs and two Willys), as well as two reproduction US Military bicycles (one M305 and one M306). We were also joined by a ½ scale Willys slat grill jeep. We had an excellent time, even though the ‘Mini’ jeep conked out half way through the parade. No problem, with the two bicycles controlling traffic, the Military Police came to the rescue and towed the vehicle for the duration of the parade. It was just another example of the kind of good old American ingenuity that, over the last 237 years, has come to make the United States the greatest country in the world. God Bless America! David La Brecque Go-Devil G.I. Jeep Club http://www.go-deviljeepclub.org/ David La Brecque Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 20 After Action reports The Rose White an Blue parade in San Jose was attended by 8 vehicles. The parade was very nice, we were in the second quarter of the units and had no breakdowns even with the 100 degree heat! In attendance were: John Amaral, Jim Adams, Kurt Lesser, Phil Tracy, Tom Lamar, Derek Lyons, Peter Wong, and Aaron Horrocks. Kurt Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 21 Visit our website: www.mvccnews.net 22