MVCC NEWS “Keeping em rolling, floating and flying for 38 years”

Issue #2 2015

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked CVR(T) Scorpion as shown by Carl Barredo at Tower Park in 2012. The Scorpion is an armored light weight reconnaissance vehicle. The main gun is a 76mm. The Scorpion is a pretty quick vehicle, the Jaguar 4.2 liter 6 cylinder gas engine and 7 speed can get the 18,000 pound Scorpion moving up to 50 mph. At 7 foot tall and 15 feet in length and 7 and a half feet wide, you can fit this in a standard 2 car garage. The Scorpion carries a crew of 3 and 40 rounds of 76mm. PVT Parts

A PUBLICATION OF THE MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTORS OF CALIFORNIA

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contents

Business members ...... 6, 7, 8

Upcoming Events ...... 4

MVCC Staff ...... 5, 6, 7

CLASSIFIEDS ...... 14-15

MVCC & MVPA Membership Applications ...... 20

Harley XA’s, , M5 Stuart Light Tanks and way out in the distance a couple of halftracks watching the march or carefully crossing the ditch. More Halftracks in the woods behind the lead Harley. Location unknown WW2. John Verissimo

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Club news

MVCC Officer Candidate Statements Requested Do you have something to offer the MVCC? Want to see new things happen? Consider running for MVCC office! Qualifications necessary are California residency (unless special exception is granted), must be a MVCC member for a year prior to the election and during the term of office, must be a MVPA member during term of office, no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, and must not have been removed as an officer of the corporation. (per by-laws)

You can throw your hat in the ring by advising the Election Committee or a MVCC Officer,. Then you may submit a statement for publication in an upcoming newsletter as to who you are and why you think you will be good for the MVCC. Send your statement to Dave Ball, Editor. Official newsletter deadline is the 15th of the month for mailing around the first week of the next month. These dates are subject to change by the Editor. Submissions must be received prior to March 15, 2015, for publishing in a MVCC News prior to the election. Contact the election committee chair Randy Canova (619) 212-6972

Marine Corps Supply Center Barstow California. July 22, 1958, M38A1 Jeeps come out of the storage lot and are being prepared to be issued to Marine Corps units. Editor

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Upcoming Events

March 7 & 8, 2015:11th annual “Southwest May 22-24, 2015 Antique Equipment Show Santa Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Margarita Ranch in San Luis Obispo County, Historical Military Transport Association at the California. Military aircraft, trains, tractors, engines, Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field automobiles, military vehicles, horses and mules. in Mesa, AZ – home of the B-17G “Sentimental There will Driving opportunities on the 17,000 acre Journey”. Many exciting and unique military ranch. Tom Madden Telephone (805) 748-0593 vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a [email protected] military vehicle parts swap meet, collectibles, memorabilia, food and fun. Visit www.ahmta.com for info. July 4, 2015 Hemet-San Jacinto Parade. VFW hall 2266 needs MV’s for Vets to ride in. March 28 & 29 2015 Goodguys All American Get POC John 951-658-0352 or 951-925-3523 Together. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Pleasanton, CA. www.good-guys.com August 11-13, 2016: 925-838-9876 gates open 8am. 2016 MVPA National Convention. Hosted by the Military Vehicle Collectors of California at the Ala- March 28, 2015: 23rd Annual AIRSHOW 2015 at meda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. Indoor/ the Riverside Airport, Riverside, CA from 9 a.m. – outdoor show with host hotel and onsite camping. 4 p.m. There will be aerobatics, warbirds, flybys, Combine a California tourist trip with your favorite displays, classic cars and military vehicles. A kiddie hobby! MVCC Co-chairmen; John Neuenburg, carnival rounds out the activities. Admission is free; [email protected] and Dave Ball, parking is $10 per car. Contact: (951) 682-1771 or [email protected]. Details to come on visit www.riversideairshow.com. www.MVCCNews.net and in Supply Line. September 19 – October 17, 2015: MVPA 2015 April 20-26 2015 Spring Meet Camp Delta Bankhead Highway (BH’15) Convoy, Camp Delta at Tower Park Resort. Six miles west of from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA. Call MVPA Lodi, on Hwy 12. No vendor fee except camping HQ; (800) 365-5798 or email; [email protected] fee. Featuring Foreign MVs, plus Emergency MVs, for registration details. Police, Fire, Rescue, , Wrecker. Spud gun shoot. Contact Jo-Ann; (408) 238- 8277, [email protected] September 20-27, 2015 Camp Delta Fall Meet activities: John; (415) 491-1601, Second largest annual MV gathering and swap meet [email protected], in the West. Contact Stockton Delta KOA direct for www.MVCCNews.net. camping reservations 209-369-1041. Campground 4.

October 14 – 18, 2015: CAMP GRIDLEY FALL 2015 at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E. Hazel St. Gridley, California. Hosted by the NORTHERN RECON GROUP.: www.northernrecongroup.org or contact: Bill Campbell, President; (530) 518-1353, [email protected]

If you have any questions or have information regarding a meet or activity in your area, contact your regional vice president or any of the officers to let them know. Be sure to visit our website for any last minute activities or changes to activities/events. Please submit information regarding upcoming activities to the newsletter editor at least two months before the scheduled event. All articles must be submitted to the newsletter editor by the 15th of each month. MVCC News Editor Dave Ball [email protected] www.mvccnews.net

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Mvcc staff

North. Bay West VP Central Coast VP Jack Valenti Scott Rohrs 415 259 8177 Divisions 831, 805 west & 408 south Divisions 707 & 415 west [email protected] [email protected]

South Bay VP Kim Sievert This report is due while I will be in Hawaii, I really don’t (408) 253-9469 have much more to report on since last month. Well I guess [email protected] that’s not quite true, as there is a new venue that came up Divisions 408 North & 650 recently but it is later this year. We; the MVCC, have been invited to attend a Memorial MVCC Quartermaster, Weekend event in Santa Margarita, Ca. May 22nd – 24th, it Chris Jorgensen (831) 426-0787 will be located at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Their [email protected] web site is; http://www.historicsantamargaritaranch.com/. From the description I received, it sounds much like the Secretary/Treasurer LK Viola event that is put on every year at Half Moon Bay, with 831-372-8228 P.O. Box 4066 planes, (they have a 3400 ft runway), trains, tractors, engines, Monterey, CA 93940 [email protected] automobiles, military vehicles, horses and mules. They will have dry camping on site for a nominal fee and food available for food purchase. And possibly hosting a barbeque President Kurt Lesser on Friday evening for participates. (408) 238-8277 The event web site is not up yet, as soon as it is I’ll let every [email protected] one know. I do believe there will be a lot more information in the Newsletter in the coming months. At this point in time I Central Valley VP Nick Bombini have added it to my schedule and I am planning to attend. (559) 645-1726 [email protected] I’m still looking for a POC for the “Pacific Grove Good Old Divisions 559,209,760 &805 East Days Parade” on Sat. April 11th; as I will be out of town from April 6th to the 15th. Jack Valenti

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MVCC staff Northern Region VP Dave Porter No. Bay, East VP Sonny Hanson Divisions 530 & 916 (707) 552-6918 Div. 707 & 415 [email protected] [email protected]

Hello out there in Military Vehicle land. We just Hello to everyone in the North Bay and beyond. I got back from a short trip to Maui where is was think I covered everything in last month’s newsletter sunny and warm. The first thing I noticed when but here are a few added notes. Tower Park is coming we got there was a shiny red MB with up fast. It is a good idea to call the park and confirm chrome bumperettes driving down the street. I your reservation, call 209-369-1041. If you should find guess there are still some WWII jeeps in Hawaii, a problem, then contact JoAnn Lesser at mamaless- but you don’t see many even if they’re [email protected] , She is in charge of the MVCC April/ “civilianized”. Later in the week I spotted a Spring meet camp sights. Tower Park is only ten weeks closed cab ½ ton Dodge WC pickup, still in OD or so away. Now raise your hand if you have your but with a civilian tailgate (big DODGE letters on vehicles ready to go, made out a list of things to take, it). Nice to see one still in service among all the a list of things you want to get when you get there, rental cars and local rides. repacked the wheel bearings on your and check all the nuts and bolts and chains and wiring. I found There are no official MVCC events coming up for some very loose ones on my hitch, even had a loose the Northern area this month or next, but April front wheel bearing on the M135. I don’t see any hands and Tower Park will be here before you know it. I up! As you can see my hand is not up. Lets get moving hope you are taking advantage of the slack time people times ah-wasten!! (no, not sack time…) to work improve or restore a I am the POC for the Monday Early Bird potluck Military Vehicle. I’m always working on some- Dinner at 1800hr in the Pavilion. Bring your mess kit, thing – right now it’s another jeep project that fell plates utensils or fingers and a little food for the table, in my lap and is occupying my spare time. I also it can be anything like a main dish, meat, veggies, promised some folks I would get my DUKW on beans, rice, salad, candy, cake, soda, chips an dip, etc. the road, if not in the water for this spring, but If you should have any questions or ideas please con- progress is slow since I don’t have a shop big tact me at [email protected] or call me at enough to handle it. 707-552-6918. Wishing everyone a great 2015! Keep ‘em Rollin! Sonny Hanson Dave Your MVCC North Bay VP

Columbia Electronics International Inc. surplus military radio gear Paul Keyes (W6QDK) (805)386-2312 3720 Groves Place Somis, CA 93066-0960

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East Bay VP Larry Pirack (510) 522-6440 Divisions 510 & 925 [email protected]

Hello to all from the East Bay. It's been a busy time here in Alameda at the Naval Air Museum. We are working with an Eagle scout project on the WW1 display and are almost ready for our annual members meeting Sunday February 8th at 1:00pm The next project will be restoring the museum's twin 40 mm Bofors gun that has been sitting in front of our steps for a few years. Not much happening otherwise, in the Military Vehicle department in our area. My 1939 Navy Staff Car still on life support and not breathing on Its own yet. Hope to have It running by Camp Delta, which, by the way, seems to come up faster every year. So I guess we should all start to blow off the dust, remove the cobwebs and gear up for the Biggest event in our club's year. Remember this is an election year with some of our VP's not running, including myself, so think about throwing your hat in the ring to fill a vacancy. It's been a privilege to serve as the East Bay V.P. these last years and to be associated with all of our fine members. Looking forward to another great meet at Camp Delta. That's all for now. Over and out. The 40s, Larry

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Lets have a Convoy

From Frank Simon to the MVCC Membership: Bankhead Highway Convoy The MVPA will be having another cross-country convoy in 2015. It will be from Washington, D.C. to San Diego via a southern route. My wife Florence and I did the 2009 Lincoln Highway convoy from D. C. to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. We are signed up for the 2015 event but not the entire trip. We plan to drive to Deming, New Mexico, and meet up with the group. We plan on driving from San Luis Obispo in our ’41 Dodge WC4 to New Mexico, staying in motels and eating at restaurants because the is too small for any camping or cooking. My question is: Are there any members planning on participating in the 2015 convoy? Would anyone be interested in meeting us to convoy to New Mexico? We plan to leave San Luis Obispo on October 7 and arrive in Deming on October 10, 1,020 miles in 4 days. If you think you might be interested in joining us or if you have any questions, contact us at (805) 544-1154 or email [email protected] Thanks, Frank and Florence Simon (See the events section Sept. 19, 2015)

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Sean Nichols International M-3L-4 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Bean (FMC) Crash Truck FFN. Top four pictures: The truck in various forms of restoration. Bottom: Getting close and looking sharp. Sean Nichols

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Submitted by John Neuenburg, Camp Delta Activities Coordinator. [email protected] or 415-491-1601 Camp Delta Spring MV Displays will be Outstanding! We hope anyway! If everything shows up that is promised this will be something to remember. I am not talk- ing about the two planned MV showcases on Friday, although those should be great if all qualified MVs show up to be in the planned national magazine articles. We expect a number of vehicles that we have never seen at a Spring OR Fall MVCC meet! Not talking about specific MVs… we’ve never seen the TYPE that I can re- member! This includes armor and a big WWII truck. More about this later. If you are a MV commuter from home or a hotel looking for parking and display space, or have a MV that won’t fit in your campsite, we want to see it! Let me know so we can find a good spot for you. I’m not talking about space in regular campsites. I am the coordinator for the common areas.

Camp Delta at Tower Park - Do You Like To Drive Your Military Vehicle? It’s fun to drive around the lanes in camp in between parts shopping trips but what do you do when your rig loads up, fouls a plug or injector, or you forget where second gear is? No the answer is not to sell your MB to get a GPW even though that should work! At the Fall 2014 version of Camp Delta at Tower Park, Dave Porter organized an off-road driving event on KOA property by the Hwy 12 bridge. This was set up as a Weasel activity but grew. We are planning something similar at the Spring meet! This is a small area but it offers dirt, slopes, and some technical opportunities. Day and time is to be confirmed later. Anyone wanting to help with this please sound off! How about an organized MV road run? Bring back the A&W Root Beer run? Delta Loop Run? If you want to let “Old Betsy” stretch her legs and are street legal, please let me know. We are looking for a POC to help organize it.

Expedition Imports to sponsor the Foreign Military Vehicle Showcase in April By John Neuenburg We now have cash prizes for the People’s Choice Contest at this display which is planned for Friday April 24, 2015 from 1330-1600. That is 1:30-4 pm if you are from Rio Linda. Scott Ingham is a Unimog and Pinzgau- er importer and dealer in Vallejo, CA. He just moved to a new location with a large parts warehouse. He is also a Continental Tire distributor for tires for Mogs which I believe work for trucks like M35. Scott reports the Austrian government is cutting Pinzgauer s loose and he is expecting a batch in soon. He is joining the MVCC and will be bringing a truck or two to the meet and should be available to answer your questions about these vehicles. Top three vote-getters will receive $175/$125/$100 and there will be a $50 door prize for one VOTER based on a drawing from the ballot box at 1600. It can pay to vote! Winners to be announced at the Friday night Raffle in the Pavilion and again at around 1015 during the MVCC Meeting on Saturday. All welcome. Thanks Scott! We should have a similar money sponsor for the Emergency MV Showcase by the time you read this. Check out the updated Activities Schedule on www.MVCCNews.net. We do have a prize for the winner being donated by Jon Bircheff from Carson Plains Surplus & Storage in Dayton, NV – four gallons of Gillespie paint! Thanks Jon! Another Camp Delta Lodging Option B&W Resort Marina, LP has come aboard as a MVCC Business Member, so you will see their ad in each newsletter. They are six miles west of Tower Park on Hwy 12 and have one and two bedroom cottages that sleep up to six. Units have kitchens and you bring your own pots, plates, utensils. Winter rates through May 22 are $70-100 a night which includes the 13% Sacramento County Transient Tax. No Pets. The cottage I saw had knotty pine paneling, was plain and somewhat rustic. We think this might be an interesting option for some Camp Delta attendees and in light of our tight camping situation we want to call your attention to it. B&W is at the start of the “Delta Loop” road that features marinas, restaurants, and a campground. If you have a military boat to launch and the ramp at Tower is too steep, B&W has a shallower ramp. 916-777-6161 or bandwresort.com. Tell Candy the military vehicle club sent you.

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE For Sale: 10 man artic tent minor damage needs For Sale: Jeep parts Willys MB engine. Entirely some repair. Has liner Email Phil: rebuilt and test run. One cylinder head stud broken [email protected] 408.258.2371 after 7pm. and in block must be replaced. $ 1,250 Can be delivered to Tower Park in April 3-15 MB Front axle. Complete, hub to hub including steer- ing linkages. $ 600 Front axle. Missing brakes and FOR SALE: Dodge M 37 rectangular sliding linkages. $400 T 90 - 148 gearbox and trans- window hardtop. Sandblasted inside and out, new fer case $ 600 foam insulation, and paint $1400. Air cleaner, cleaned and repainted $120 Call Pete Woodward 415-457-7742 George Cooper [email protected] Email: [email protected] 4-15 (925) 283 4467 4-15 For Sale: (4) 8 BOLT 16.5 X 8.25 2-PIECE GM 8 For Sale: 14.00 X 20 Mohawk NDCC tire. New. LUG MILITARY DESERT TAN H1 4X4 J.C. Whitney metal cab. Good condition. Fits MB, WHEEL RIMS, WITH WHEEL O-RINGS. GPW or other jeeps. (4) ALUMINUM / MAGNESIUM RUN-FLAT IN- Will trade for MB or T3 trailer parts. SERTS WITH ALL THE HARDWARE. Contact Brian 707 496 9292 or email ASKING $200.00 for all. [email protected] 2-15 South Wind Coolant Heater model 939J24 Army no. 11601698 Nice unit to keep your coolant worm in the For Sale: USMC military issue Crane, revolving, winter. Asking $125.00 truck mounted. 12.5 ton. A friend has this sitting 1 inch, MILITARY JEEP, TRUCK, BUMPER, TOW down in Coulterville and cleaning his property up. ROPE, DECORATIVE, FUNCTIONAL $60.00 Scrap value is $4000, will sell for $3500

not running. Please contact Doug 209-878-3012 for JEEP/ TRUCK/ CAR ACCELERATOR, FLOOR pictures/info. 2-15 BOARD FOOT REST, MILITARY/ CIVILIAN For sale: WWII 1/2 ton Dodge Command Car $6.25 Made to look German and used as a movie prop in Call 707-552-6918 OR The Desert Rat with James Mason, Young Lions Email [email protected] 4-15 with Marlon Brando and several Combat For sale/free two very good fenders for the episodes. Lots of work has been done including M135/211 series GMC trucks. call Sonny at paint, rebuilt engine, wiring. $11,000. 707-552-6918 or e mail [email protected] Second item is a British Ferret with turret. Restored 4-15 and running. $21,000 call or email for info and pictures. Lee Edwards 925-447-9387, For Sale: Dodge 3/4 ton WC-56 Command Car or 510-638-4140 email: [email protected] Needs restoration has been taken apart. $3000 OBO. 3-15 Contact: Jim White for pictures and info. 406-459-3119 4-15

Classified Ads are free for military vehicle related items and kit for MVCC members. Your ad will run for three issues. Your editor will only except ads in writing. Please submit your ad by email: [email protected] or by post to: MVCC Editor: 18549 Paseo Tierra St. Saratoga Ca. 95070. Please print clearly and include contact info and price. Please submit ads by the 15th of the month. If you want to make changes to your ad including extending or cancelling your ad, you must notify your editor in writing. The MVCC is not responsible for omission's or Incorrect wording and or spelling. The MVCC reserves the right to edit ad copy for space. Please send payment for paid ads to: LK Viola, Email: [email protected] Ad prices: full page $45 Half page $35 Quarter Page $20 Business Card $5 per issue

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Wanted: WW2 Dodge WC 3/4 ton Left Front Fend- Wanted: Dodge 3/4 ton Command Car. er Call with what you have. Tom Lamarr Original and running condition. Call with what you 408-296-7677 3-15 have or have seen. Tom Lamarr 408-296-7677 3-15 Wanted: PTO handle for 1944 International M-2-4 1 ton truck. mailto:[email protected] Wanted: body side storage boxes for a Dodge 2-15 WC-52 early all metal bed. Contact Greg Lampman @ 805-756-5182 3-15 Wanted: LWS Gun Mount / Ring. This for M900 Series of 5 ton trucks. Call Jay 707-495-1871 Wanted: 1) Ford GPW jeep for restoration 2) 1945 4-15 Willy's take out body tub.3) Ford GPW engine take- out that can be rebuilt - fan to bell housing. contact Wanted: Hercules JXD engines and parts. John Manuel - [email protected] - Kim Sievert [email protected] 3-15 (510) 821-0355. I have a some GP parts to swap.

Chris Thomas’ (swamp Rats) GMC CCKW353 Jimmy with a workshop body. The vehicle is a late war version with open cab. Tower park 2012 PVT. Parts

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Top: 3/4 ton Dodge WC54 Ambulance. Bottom: Dodge 3/4 ton WC52 Weapons Carrier. Ed

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Come to the historic Santa Margarita Ranch and join us for a celebration of the history of the technology which built and defended our society and the men and women who used it. The ranch, which was founded in 1774, provides a unique backdrop for the display and demonstration of the equipment which built this country. We will have operating displays and demonstration areas for agricultural and construction equipment, military vehicles and equipment, warbirds, cars, trucks, stationary engines and trains. This show provides a unique opportunity for collectors and people interested in these different pieces to meet and mingle, showing and working their equipment with others.

The ranch has a paved runway where warbirds will operate and be on static display while surrounded by period correct support and rear area equipment. There will be an operating area for tanks, halftracks, transports and jeeps. Construction and transport equipment used by the military and by civilian operations will be on display and operating, including a working project where all equipment can participate, owners and participants can learn from each other and the public can see equipment doing what it was built to do.

There will be a daily parade, a dinner, onsite dry camping and all participants are encouraged to demonstrate and operate their equipment throughout the show. The show will be held Memorial Weekend, May 23rd, 24th and 25th. For more information, see our website at http://www.santamargaritashow.com, call Tom Madden at (805) 748-0593 or Peter Bloom at (661) 343-3691, or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].

Below left: Glen Ghilotti's M41 a regular at the show Below right: Antique Equipment displayed at last years show

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