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Harkens back to the photo's of the stockpiles in Britain just before D-day .

How much weight does that add to the vehicle ? How does that effect the handling when off roading , thinking along the lines that the Military must have had additional warnings about slopes and such after a convertion like that.

Thats a very nice DUKW :tup: All lot of work must have gone in to making it as complete as that one is ...Its rare to see one with its canvas installed ! you can post the other photo's under the section for American vehicles then you dont have a limit on how many .

A number of other items of interest are linked from that that are well worth reading , there is also a counter in the upper corner that reminds you how many days have passed since 11-18-1918 the end of the First World War 32,555

Yes , very interesting thanks for posting the link

Have yourself a very happy Birthday Frederic !

Just recalled she will need to share the water areas with that other member with the sea plane tender boats long with the other amphibious craft's / vehicles

Thanks for the listing that great site , I had thought that the Towers used on the U.S.Army airfield's would have all been the same design , standardized like the vehicles and aircraft How wrong I was !!!! Have just begun to explore but already have vistied a number of places including Bovingdon < site of "The War Lover" movie>

Hello Lynn and welcome to the Friendlest Forum on Military Vehicles on the WWW. All one needs to enjoy this group is a interest in things generally O.D. the knowledge will come from sharing bits and pieces of information between the members just ask a question and step back ! Mind the various enclosures about the Club house ground as we have a number of Ferrets , Fox's , pole cats , Hippos and a growing number of bikes .

:tup: sweet ! Wish I was on that Good Boy List with Santa !

while looking for other things came across this and thought it would be good reading for others interested in Stalwarts history http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolly

I think this was the first of the series of stills, many American , British ? and French cars Something went wrong...

Just found a 5th part of stills all motorcycle related Something went wrong...

part 2 of 4 parts of stills here Something went wrong...

part 3 of stills here Something went wrong... I have no information on these just found them and posting so hope other can fill in the details

:tup: A great Guide , I learned a lot :tup:

Thank you Sirhc , Thats a very complete report and very good photographs to illustrate the points mentioned, While clearly beyond my money to buy any of the "better " vehicles I do appreciate the time and effort anyone takes to document these things as right now one would say its just too common, you see it everyday , when in a few years time that will have changed and these photo's will be the only evidence of the good old days

The importance of having the right tool for the job!!! I can see you either need a truck mounted crane or an over head rail crane if you ever had a thought of doing that kind of service on a Stolly. I wondered what the results would have been had you been able to start that engine up ..... One heck pardon me , one big Fire and the end of that Vehicle , amazing how much material was able to find its way in :shake: through the engine bay vents . You have answered a number of questions about its construction , thank you ! Did you also take additional photo's of the rest of the restoration , or is that posted on a different thread . Now that you have me hooked I need to know "The Rest of the Story "

What no one wants to do the tail gunners postion? I have one idea a ball turret mounted on a trailer ......human goldfish bowl ! Those Gunners where chosen for their smaller size most I think were 5'2" to 5'7" or there abouts There was a "Wings of ...." episode of what it was like being in one of those with your knees almost in your face and twin fifties practically on your shoulders. The gunners talked about it being the loneliest position and most venerable ....being outside the aircraft and nothing but the intercom to connect them to the rest of the Aircrew. while the other gunners could see each other or move about they couldn't.If the aircraft was hit and the crew had to jump the ball turret had to be moved into position if it could be, in order for him to exit the ball , then get his paraschute and finally exit the plane....if there was time and the power wasn't knocked out . the ball used electric motors.

although it may look odd those are just as good as the regular lug nuts , the only down side it they stick out a bit more and could nick a shin with those square corners if you were standing near the front wheels while working about the engine for example

Please post a few , especially of the ones you think are the best examples.

at least the amount of space the navigator had for his use was very small to start with ! I m sure with a few hinges in the right places you could have something to fit in a equally small package, and would be unique . Do you plan on using plywood mostly or metal ? Sounds like you will have good hunt to locate the bits if you do.

a clever idea ! :tup:

:tup: Out standing :tup: I m sure your glad to reach that milestone, that it is now selfpowered ! must have been getting a just a bit Heavy towards that point I bet .

I had almost forgotten to wish all those in Canada , and The United Kingdom a very happy and Bright.... Happy Boxing Day !!!