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  1. tamangel

    Legal headlight height

    NY DMV passenger / commercial vehicles: Headlights DOT or SAE Approved System Not less than 24” or more than 54” high. here's the Commercial vehicle equipment requirements: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv529a.pdf Mike W
  2. tamangel

    What Is This?

    some vids.. same one...? and some translated info...
  3. tamangel

    M1009 CUCV "Army Vette"

    the description says they took a army blazer 'shell' and put it on a beefed up roll caged 2000 C5 vette chassis w/ an LS-1 motor. Says it can cruise at 100 mph without tire/wheel rub.. :roll: Mike W ******
  4. tamangel

    1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor

    no, but how about putting some pic's on here for future reference.. Mike W ******
  5. tamangel

    1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor

    I'll be going to the Owl's Head truck show in a week or two (Maine)..The owner said he would be there.. I can get more reference info and pic's then.. Didn't get the impression it would be on the sales block anytime soon.. Mike W ****** OHTM Events - Trucks & Tractors
  6. tamangel

    1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor

    1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor Went to a car show in Bath Maine today and ran across this rig. owner said it came out of Idaho but wasn't sure if it was from a AF base in Idaho or surrounding state. Decal on cab roof inside said 'JET A' . 461 CI motor.. enjoy.. Mike W *****
  7. tamangel

    7 color US camouflage from the 70s

    found this but doesn't seem to reference a 7 color pattern..or maybe I missed it.. http://olive-drab.com/archive/od_tb43_0147_camo.pdf Mike found this later..just a fun look at everyone else's efforts.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_camouflage_patterns
  8. tamangel

    WWII Power Wagon with Pop Up Camper

    with a pop top? I'd like to see that progress.. got a build thread by chance? Mike W
  9. tamangel

    It wasn't there last week..

    "The suspension is rigid and the 18.00 x 12 ply off-road tubeless tires provide the only shock absorption" from here: LARC - Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo Mike W ****** another vid, this time the Portuguese Special Forces taking passengers..maybe for $ as their economy doesn't float...
  10. tamangel

    It wasn't there last week..

    visiting my mom in Maine, taking a short cut to the store, came around a corner..and..wow..a Larc 5 ! Wasn't there last week..No one around to ask questions so requires a return visit.. some small construction equipment around..maybe used in dock/pier work locally..cool.. looks in pretty good...
  11. tamangel

    Military Fire Trucks

    1952 Kaiser Fire Truck M34 ended ebay auction item # 320923931819 location: Hesperia,California, United States auction ended: Jun 21, 201213:32:39 PDT did not sell: start bid $5500.00, no bids ebay item link ( will die eventually) a few more pic's not included in this post.. 1952 Kaiser 2.5 Ton...
  12. tamangel

    Russian (and european) Vehicles on Finnish Army

    Might be interesting to put the link for the vehicle description with your photos also.. A 'rough' translation can be had here on Finlandia's vehicle..: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fr&sl=fi&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.offipalsta.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D29218 just put the link...
  13. tamangel

    Gerstenslager and WW2 trailer manufacturing..

    was looking for something else and stumbled across the Coachbuilt site dealing with Gerstenslager truck bodies.. while reading through found the following info re: trailers they were building during WW2. Thought may be of interest in this thread: "The multi-year contracts were cancelled at the...
  14. tamangel

    Military Fire Trucks

    there are a few WW2 based rigs here: Historical Fire Engines Europe Have to look around at makes and locations a little.. Mike *********
  15. tamangel

    Extreme RV from M36a2

    considered any rain water collection opportunities for the roof? Both to supplement potable water supply and extra to flush black water tanks..? even a small area could be useful.. also might want to look at one of those electrical valve openers for the black tank drain. Splash can be the...
  16. tamangel

    Extreme RV from M36a2

    what options do you have on draining your tanks..black and grey water..? Thought that the grey should have two options, one straight out, the other thru the black water tank to help wash it out..and maybe a macerator ..? Mike
  17. tamangel

    Sorry to report, scrapping the Oshkosh

    have you tried these guys: Old Snow Plow Equipment Home Page - walter linn oshkosh fwd American Truck Historical Society - Home or similar clubs/groups..? Mike
  18. tamangel

    delete msg function..?

    was attempting to delete dupe message here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/88378-mystery-uk-ambulance.html#post1133364 (msg#3) used to be easy with a simple click option.. what am i not seeing? or has that option been deleted...:)
  19. tamangel

    USCG Dueces

    they had DUKW's and LARC's... Mike http://www.uscg.mil/history/WEBORALHISTORY/Ira_Lewis_Photo_3.asp http://www.uscg.mil/history/boats/docs/35FootLARC.pdf
  20. tamangel

    Passengers in bed of truck CA regs

    not much info in the other thread..just delete it.. that thread even refers to this one.. Mike *******
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