David DeWeese Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hello all, My name is David DeWeese, and I am mechanic and also run a small body repair shop north of Dallas, Texas. I have owned quite a few WW2 military vehicles, but have restored very few. Most went on to others who had the time and funds to restore them correctly. I only found this forum recently and it looks like it contains a wealth of information and helpful people. Below are a couple of newly aquired projects that I will be sinking my teeth into when all the small bits are gathered. Best Regards, David DeWeese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome to the Friendly Forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome to the wide world nut house. Our mobile clubhouse is presently undergoing much modification so fit in where you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi David If only we had your sunshine.........................:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome David . Love the trucks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome to the Friendly, Forum David. Love those trucks. I hope you get as much out of the forum as we all do. Keep us informed on your restoration projects. cheers, MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 hi and welcome aboard ......:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi Dave Good you found your way here. You may remember me from the Dodge forum (same name). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David DeWeese Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Well Hello! Yes, I remember the user name. Would this be Olaf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi David, mechanics and body men especially welcome on here, we have eco friendly oil & grease remover on tap in the clubhouse wash room, so no marks on the HMVF towels please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David DeWeese Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) No worries with the towels! Here in Texas, we mechanics clean our hands with gasoline and dry them with a match!:-D Edited September 10, 2008 by David DeWeese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Like I said David, you are just the type we want around here, please wash your hands in the half oil drum BBQ on the patio, it will be alight most times. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hello dave !! Trucks are great !! /is that a chevy c8? Have happy memories of my ford f8/ cab #11 small but well cosy !! Still have some bits somewhere................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Well Hello!Yes, I remember the user name. Would this be Olaf? Yep, its me. You've got a good memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David DeWeese Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Olaf! How's everything with you? Wanted to ask you if David W and his family ever did anything with the 1934 Dodge I sent them? Never heard a word about it again. Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah Dave,while you're washing your mits you can rustle us up a couple of steaks. I'm on BBQ duty myself this weekend at the Leigh-On-Sea 'Old Leigh Regatta'. The organisers are providing jugs of beer for the BBQ crew. Sometimes things work out well.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Remember... burned on the outside and raw in the middle... It's the Eglish way! I'm sure the beer will guide you well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Olaf!How's everything with you? Wanted to ask you if David W and his family ever did anything with the 1934 Dodge I sent them? Never heard a word about it again. Regards, David Hi Dave The Dodge is in dry storage. I haven't been over there recently but the last year or so they have extended the warehouse so lots of other prioritys. Guess I'll have to go over there and kick some bu**s.... By the way, I drive a WC 65 now. Lots of events next week for the Market Garden remembrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David DeWeese Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Olaf! How far from Margraten are you? The reason I ask is that my grandfather was killed crossing the Remagen bridge in WW2 and his body was not returned, but laid to rest in the memorial cemetery there. His name was C.R. DeWeese. Might be listed as Charles Rosco DeWeese. No one from our family has ever had the opportunity to visit his grave. Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Olaf!How far from Margraten are you? The reason I ask is that my grandfather was killed crossing the Remagen bridge in WW2 and his body was not returned, but laid to rest in the memorial cemetery there. His name was C.R. DeWeese. Might be listed as Charles Rosco DeWeese. No one from our family has ever had the opportunity to visit his grave. Regards, David Hi David Margraten is about 70/80 Miles in the South of the Netherlands. This should be your Grandfather. http://www.abmc.gov/search/detailwwnew.php Should I visit the Cemetery one day I'll pay my respects to your grandfather on your and familys behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David DeWeese Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Olaf, Thank You very much for the link, and the offer. The cemetery and memorial look VERY nice there. He is certainly not alone, is he? So many crosses! It really puts some scale to how many sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Hope to visit someday myself. Best Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Dave I talked to my brother about the cemetery. I am thinking about putting a thread on the Dodge forum (more US owners) to give names of the relatives buried in Margraten. So we can take the car and visit some of the graves on behalf of the people who can't visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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