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Our Dodge had 101AB 506 on its front and rear bumbers when we purchased it......were they original, I doubt it. They were removed anyway. I'm ALWAYS a little cautious when I see 82nd/101st AB on any vehicle since the BOB mini series. Of course both A/B divisions would have had vehicles so there will be some originals out there, I always smile in the church square at St.M.Eglise on or around 6th June looking at all of the French owned and registered Hotchkiss Jeeps marked up as either 82nd or 101st. Good luck with your quest.

I would say "Primark"..........

Thankyou for the update, its always good to know the outcome of problems.

Ahhh 16mpg, of course much better on the pocket, BUT you loose that great sound of the GMC straight six petrol as opposed to the old oil burner deisel........ Mind you your's did not sound tooooooo bad on Omaha.

You must drive around with your eyes closed.......or dont live near us. Of course we are not out everyday or every week in the winter. But on a bright crisp day there is nothing better than a drive out. Plenty round here do it and we we dont have heater's like the softy LR's.......

Well fella there is one way to deal with this and to maybe prevent some other poor soul getting shafted NAME and SHAME

"the UK needs not to forget..." Im not sure that we do. In all the years collecting for poppy day,this year there was a lot more interest. Ok could be due to the centenery year. Something to remember about the Menin Gate ceromony is that about 85% of the people attending are visitors,true from all over the world but not native to Ypres. I have been many times and each time it touches me. BUT I will say, NOT everyone attending are there for the right reason. Ive seen some right scum there in the past. These were very soon removed.

It would if it was one of your restorations Jack :-D :-D:-D :-D:-D

LOL.....these are not hotrod's 7:50's are what they were designed to run on and tbh we have had no problem with them at all. Of course they might also look a little better with a metalic paint job....but they did not have that either. Bolster's were a different kettle of fish, to start with they only had single wheels on the rear axle.

Great pictures, thank you.

You could be onto a winner with that idea re the WW2 vehicles, remember Jack did it in 2010 followed by 2012. I dont know anyone who attended that did not have a smile from ear to ear. All it needs is some one to arrange an event like that,they seem to be able to do it on the continent but we struggle here. Is that some thing to do with fuel cost ? I know our local MVT group seem to have trouble traveling more than about 40 miles. Some say "but my Vehicle uses too much fuel" I say "get a smaller vehicle then". To me there is nothing worse than just sitting in a field, I use W&P as a base, (i dont leave my jeep on display the whole time cos they are boring...or so i have been told)this year we travelled to Calais via the chunnel with 2 jeeps and 1 dodge. We did the coast road down to Bolougne taking in the bunkers and a really good lunch in the old town. Returned about 8 in the evening. After the event a number of people said they would have joined us.....it just needs some imagination. I cant see me NOT attenting W&P, I get up to 10 days camping for £25, I get to save money on postage by picking up bits and pieces from the dealers. In the evening I meet up with some friends have a beer or two,make some new friends and of course see a few military vehicles. This year I paid Rex Cadman £25 This year I saved £18 at Dover castle and a total of £58 in carraige, value for money.....you bet. Ok its a little like, is you cup half full or half empty but overall I'm happy even if there was not a lot of "Brit kit there"

Wow as I see it you have a real "hang up" re some things American. We are only talking about vehicles and the supply of and amount during the war. Not the complete political story.

You are correct,there was a lot of US war time kit (there was a lot built during the war). I was up in Haigs field and TBH very little US kit up there. Went into The post war field nealy full of Land Rovers and British kit. I'm not sure that people seek out the Brit stuff, it was there...and in force.Loads of 432, Ferrets,Champs. Couple of mates in Kitcheners surrounded by 101's Are you saying there was a lack War time Brit kit, because I came away this year thinking there was more post war Brit gear there,but of course that may be 70 years old one day. However we may not agree on the exact amount of BRIT V US kit I totally agree with you sentiments re some of the staff at the show. It is about time that side of things got sorted.

Lighten up fella, I was was NOT being provocative.

I love the "Yank" kit I also like some of the "Brit" kit........." it wasn't all down to the americans (it's a long lonely struggle) the good news is I'm not entirely on my own" Of course you are right, but without them there is NO doubt we may all not have been speaking English......... "Over here, Over paid, & Over sexed.........Yipeeeeeeeeeee

Nice body,and the trikes not bad either.

I will not disagree with you, thats why WE all need to be more careful. Most people I know get caught by the old chestnut....."a free lunch". We all know there is no such thing, or come to that there is no snake oil either. On the whole I refuse any ebay dealings outside of the UK, If and its a big IF I did, I would only accept Western Union payment, you know the type that's used when you send money to Nigera for that cloud with the silver lining...... Its a shame for Dave but at least its highlighted another scam, beware SELLER.

" Some people collect them to ring other Jeeps with" Mmmm being a little skeptical.......I tend to agree with the above statement. Still not sure it should be headed "Stolen" it gives the first impression they were lifted from a jeep. I wonder when people will wake up to the shear amount of ebay scams about, or of course as some people buy and collect these then they could of course be lost in the post.......yeah right.

Ok call me stupid (cos I might be) but why would anyone buy a set original of data plates for a vehicle they dont have ? I have seen this before and wondered why....I would have thought the REAL value of both the plates and the vehicle is if they are united . I'm open to reasons.

Im not sure why anyone would do that.....I'm really confused, tap yes, punch !!!!!! he must have been on something surely.

Thank you great pictures.

TBH as born and bred English there is an awful lot offending me in this country now.....but am I in the minority ?

As I said you have done a great job with all your vehicles,well done. Enjoy them and good luck. I'm sorry I misunderstood what you were saying. I can understand re the money,I think that affects a lot of us.

Ouch, sorry I made that suggestion I was not aware you were looking for sponsorship....thought you did it like most of us....for the love of it. Anyway the vehicles still look good and good luck.

Come on Steve, fitting a 50mm ball is not a problem. How do you think they managed to to tow the Ben hur trailers. These Dodges can do a LOT more than you think......... It would make life much easier for you. You have done such a great job with all the other gear.