FNG in OHIO

[SpecWarSquid]

Been a lurker for awhile and figured it was bout time to introduce myself. My name is Shay, I'm a Dual Service Veteran (USAF "2T2" & NAVY "ET") and I don't own a military vehicle.....yet anyways. Although in my 11 years TIS I've driven a few different types, (CUCV, Deuce and a half, 5 ton, Pingauzer, 10K, 10K A/T, 25K Loader, 40K Loader, TUV (TAC COMMS) and various Civy types. Worked on C-130H, L100, C-17 & C-5 while in the USAF. In the NAVY I initially worked on air traffic control systems and then the last 5 years were spent working with tactical communications systems while with NSW. Every minute was a blast and great people to serve with.

When the planets align and the right deal comes round I would like to pick up a CUCV. A lot of good memories driving them.

 

[Speddmon]

Welcome aboard from the Cambridge area, what part of Ohio are you from?

 

[SpecWarSquid]

Thanks. I live on the other side of C-bus from you, in the Dayton area

 

[gimpyrobb]

Welcome from Cincy.

 

[oilcan]

Howdy.

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome from the possum capitol of the world.

If you catch up with Gimpy he's a wealth of information.....he ain't right...but he is a wealth of information.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I hear Gimp is right, 50% of the time. Welcome aboard.

 

[Capt Pat]

Welcome aboard for Sandusky, You'll find you deal down state faster too.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Welcome to SS and OD addiction SpecWarSquid, from Lousiana! There is no known cure for this addition!

That handle reminds me of catching Speckle Trout with squid...

 

[jw4x4]

First and foremost, Thank You for you service to our country. Welcome to the site from the Dayton area. There is quite a varied contingent from the Buckeye.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I'm a native from the Dayton area, just around the corner from JW4x4 but stuck in the S Fla oven. Welcome to the site and thanks for your service. After 10 yrs of being married to a 3SO, I've learned what a 2T2 is. The wife works at an Aerial Port Squadron. I think you will enjoy the fray.

 

[kipman]

Welcome from Lancaster Ohio.

 

[CARNAC]

Welcome from the transportation hub of the south.

 

[Danger Ranger]

Hello from the North East!

 

[SpecWarSquid]

Thanks everybody for the warm welcome.

I'm definately keeping my eyes out for a good deal for a CUCV. Until then i have this to play with. Not a Steel Soldier, but still in the realm of public service. It's my 1979 Arcanum Fire Dept Suburban. It's a k20 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 350/th400, 14 bolt FF rear axle and GM 10 bolt front running 3.73 gears. I got it in the Nov 09 and some douche bag of a kid pomptly hit me not 3 months later. Decided to keep it and keep on trucking with it and just after fighting with the Insur co. was settled 2 drunk kids cut the corner of my yard at around 50mph and clipped the front end and axle. So right now it's getting a new axle and lift kit and new sheet metal. In the mean time I'd like to upgrade it with some CUCV goodies like bumpers, brush guard, D rings and may and antenna mount and guard. Also like the look of the 36 Goodyear RT II tires but we'll see. Right now I'm moving up from the 31x12.5 to 33x12.5.

Like my Grandad used to say,: "If I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all"

Here's some pics and thx for the warm welcome. My kinda place.

1st accident, mostly cosmetic damage

2nd accident

 

[A/C Cages]

Welcome from Florida but I used to live in Miamisburg OH for a short time. But there is too much of that 4 lettered word up there, cold, snow,ok two of those 4 lettered words I cant stand.lol
The cucv is the only one I dont have yet but I will keep my eyes out for a good one for you.

 

[Recovry4x4]

CUCVizing the burb is a wonderful idea. Lots of parts trucks out there sans axles. For your edification http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/21049-m1007-suburban-cucv-conversion.html?highlight=m1007 This is a prime example of a burb being all it can be in CUCV clothing. Hmm Arcanum, lost some brain cells there before.

 

[SpecWarSquid]

Did someone say Snow? How Bout ice?

 

[Donald Poppell]

Welcome from Tennessee.
I too thank you for your service

 

[jw4x4]

CUCVizing the burb is a wonderful idea. Lots of parts trucks out there sans axles. For your edification http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/21049-m1007-suburban-cucv-conversion.html?highlight=m1007 This is a prime example of a burb being all it can be in CUCV clothing.

Hmm Arcanum, lost some brain cells there before.

Arcanum?? Now that could have been Big Bear Mud Biggin'. Wow did we have some great times geting dirty there. "I am looking forward to the past".