Dotty Dodge

Hi jack We normally tag along in June with commander and north staffs area group . I think were going again this year just waiting on commander with the times and dates. we go from Poole to cherbourg and stay in st mere eglise. We had quite a few jeeps and 2 dodges last year. Regards Rowan

Hi guys I will be there bright and early as always. Hope to see u all ! Rowan

Hi guys sorry for the late reply only just got back from North Nibley steam show with Berni. I cant remember what the camp site was called but it was basically not far from the town located behind the hall were the militaria fair is held. Best regards Rowan

Hi guys Jack and a few others on here knew i was off to france I got back from normandy last wednesday and i just thought i would share with you what a fantastic time me and my parents had. I have been to normandy 3 time now but this was the first time with the dodge and i didn’t know what to expect! was i going to break down? And what spares do i take with me? was probably the biggest things on my mind! But it all turned out fine. We went away with the North Staffs area MVT group and the trip was organised by Chris Bond or forum name "Commander" These are a great bunch of guys and gals and they sure make you feel welcome. We left Poole on the 2nd of june arrived at Cherbourg and then travelled to are campsite at Ste Mere Eglise. The next few days were spent soaking up the Normandy way of life we visited loads of museums and attended the events that were taking place for the 62nd anniversary of dday. Church at Ste Mere Eglise The Dodge parked up at the campsite Looking form inside one of the casements at Pointe Du Hoc Monument on Omaha beech There is a great night life in Ste Mere Eglise which normally involves a lot of drinking! On the Sunday a parachute drop took in a small village called La Fiere with English, US and French service men and women jumping French reenacting germans a Azerville Batterie. A very impresive display A view from longues Batterie and a pic of the observation bunker And finally we went to Dead Mans Corner recommended by jack this was a fantastic palace and well worth a vist if you havent been. I was so pleased that i didnt have any real trouble with the dodge even though we did about 450 miles. We did have to take the front prop off on the way back as i developed a rattle but it didnt take five minutes to take off! and we were soon on are way again. We had great company, great weather and a brilliant time i just cant wait till next year! Many Thanks to Chis Bond Best Regards Rowan

Hi All This was a great event and i was really glad me and my dad attended. Even though the rain was a pain in the a** it didnt really ruin the sunday events i just made everythink and everyone wet!!! I have to say the road run on the saturday had to be best bit of the weekend i really enjoyed taking the dodge off road for the first couple of miles and will definatley do it again if i get the chance. Jack it was great meeting you and your family and i really hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as me and my dad did. Best Regards Rowan Will add some photos when i get the chance

Thanks Lee, Karoshi I wasnt sure. Thanks for the info. I know they get really funny about guns and things at the ferry ports. Last year they checked some of the mvs to see if we were any carring weapons. Best Regards Rowan

Hi Jack Very Nice!!! But how did you get the repro pistol into the country? Isnt that illegal? Best Regards Rowan

Hi Guys I thought it very quiet as well. More sellers than last time i think but not that many buyers! I got a few bits and pieces. On the whole i quite a good day. Good to finally put some names to faces it was very nice to meet you Ashley! Commander what happed to the tent you tried to sell me? Did someone runover it? :shock: Best Regards Rowan

Hi Berni You and russ done a great job it looks really nice! See you a Castle Combe Best Regards Rowan

Well i dont have any kids yet. But im a big kid really and i love it! But alot of other people my age seem to find my interest in mv's a bit odd! Best Regards Rowan

Thanks Chaps Will do that asap! Dont fancy going to a show and gettin wet feet! Regards Rowan

Hi all I have recently bought a pair of us roughout boots but they dont look very water proof. Did the americans put anythink on them to stop the water coming in? Regards Rowan

WoW very nice jack cant wait to see it when its finished are you still coming up to the Gathering of Eagles? Makes me want to get a restoration project :idea: Regards Rowan

Or Red just like Jacks then we would stand out!!! :lol: Regards Rowan

A Pink triangle to go with the canvas bucket on the back what will people think!!! :shock: I think the name badges and hmvf clothing sounds good! Would be great to names to faces. Regards Rowan

Cheers Guys!! I will have another go. Regards Rowan

I Maybe stupid, but I bought a set of pioneer tool straps from worthing to replace the odd ones that i have on the dodge but how do they fit ? the ones that are on there at the moment are just canvas straps put on any old way! Any one how they are ment to fit? Regards Rowan

Hi Karoshi Nice link! I bet that took a while to set up!! Any idea what the vehicle is in the 5th picture? looks like the body of a sherman? Regards Rowan

Hello I passed my test in dec 2004 and im limited to what i can drive, i only have a cat B license and i states im only allowed too have 8 passengers. But the insurance only allows me to take up to 7 for some reason. Do other peoples insurance companys limit them to them about of passengers? Best Reagrds Rowan

Hi Guys and ladies This is an old topic where people discussed what they wear when with there vehicles. But only 2 people posted pictures. So come on hmvf members lets have some picture of you attenging events and shows in your dress/uniform. Well here is me in normandy last year leaning on my mates gmc. Come get the laughing over with now!!!! :lol: :lol: I normally wear my british battledress to shows but now i have a dodge i have been trying to get us uniform up together to match It would be good to get on here all the diffrent types of day wear and evening wear people wear during shows. Best Reagrds Rowan

So this is how it should look! Regards Rowan

Thanks Guys Will get a picture up here when i have got the jacket finished. Best Regards Rowan

Hi Matt Matt i was searching in the wrong place it kept coming up with the 41st Division that served in the Pasific I have now read up a little on the history of the 41st infantry regt. But as for the badge they must be as Rare a Rocking Horse Poo!!!! Other than the one on ebay you showed me matt i have found none! Does anyone no of any where that sells 41st DI badges? SoF sell DI's but not the ones i want? Any Ideas Best Reagrds Rowan

Hi Lloyd & matt Thanks for the info! Does anyone have a picture of a 41st DI that they could put on here I have done a search but have found nothing? Just so i know what im looking for! Or does anyone know where i can get them from? Best Reagrds Rowan

Hi All I have bought a class A jacket for me to were to dances and in the evening at shows. I want to badge it to 2nd armoured 41st armoured infantry. what badges do i need? I take it i need a 2nd armourd patch on left arm, but what about on the collar ? Also what about the pipeing on the cap does it have to be infantry or the armoured ? Best Regards Rowan