Minnie

M 37 Before i became an Officer I had some training with the m37. It was used by the Norwegian Army, Along with most WWll US equipment, inntil end of the '80. As suggested, get a TM and start reading. Consider it's burning gasoline caution must be made. The M37 was probably the best field kitchen of its time. And with some reading and trying I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. A complete M37 with 3 cabinett and e seperate burner for hotwater, and a 5 men crew normaly served a US Coy of 165 -210 men One Cabinett, and one seperate burner for hot water is adequate for serving up to ca 50 men. S Holtan

Regarding EX Norwegian trucks (sprayed or brushed...) The trucks have been painted several times during their time of service in the Norwegian Army. At the start The RNA (Royal Norwegian Army) Used the trucks with the Paint they issued with. After a while they was given a layer of a darker OD because the Org OD tended to become to tan for the Norwegian 'foliage' and in some extend in the end of it's time of service brushed painting was performed. 1. and in some extend 2.echelon service and maint were performed by subscripted personel, including painting - with warius results... In the late '70 yet another green shade of OD with a lot more yellow in it was used. Most of our trucks were used from early fiftties right up til start to the 1990 (!) During their long lifespann usage they were painted several times especialy those with blinkers mounted on the front fenders. They were in daily use. Ex Norwegian without the small blinkers were mostly stores inhouse their lifespan, and was materiell "owned" by Brigades who were trained appox every 4. years, and they was our Army reserve. (During the cold war era...) Trucks from the reserve often had quite low milage and were often well maintained. Regards S Holtan Lt.® Norwegian Army, Armd. Cav. '45 353 B1 "Minnie" '45 Ford GPW

Hi Matt Yes as an Reserve Ofiicer there are some clearly positive advantages. One of them is owning semi automatic rifles...... Our closest Allied, past and present, are most welcome. Some of the most memrable moments in my time of service was NATO related activity involving cooperation with units from GB Winter, snow and high taxes are among the other aspects that must taken in consideration moving to Norway Regards Minnie

Remember that the stud on the backside of the mag pouch for the M1 carabine ( Thats hooks up for the stud on the belt...) Makes a ugly dent in your stock unless removed... Regards Minnie As a reserve officer, Owner of M1 Carabine, and 2 M1 rifles kept in the order they all should have been- (a)live and kicking... Some of the Norwegian legislation is actually quite OK...

Hello After a year or so, beeing busy looking at CCKW.org I have looked to our other main allied - past and present... GB I own a 45 353CCKW open cab, 45 GPW, and is currently restoring a 353CCKW closed cab. Exiting about playing with my 'toys' having a understanding Wife letting me play. She loves driving the GPW... As a son of an Officer and as a former Officer in the Royal Norwegian Army (armoured cav. maint.) I was brougth op with the smell of old US Canvas from uncle Sam given to us Norwegian throu the Marshall Plan - still love it. (In some way the smell is like a safe and good memory.) Minnie, is the name on my 45 CCKW - Pictures is to be posted later. Some of you have seen a pic or two at the CCKW.org Regards Minnie