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Do you all know about the largest annual MV swap meet and show in the Western U.S. is talked about here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?134914-Camp-Delta-at-Tower-Park-Swap-Meet-and-Gathering-April-20-26-2015-near-Lodi-CA Also the 2016 MVPA National Convention will be held in...

Solves the challenges of bridging rivers.

Several updates to OP including a road run, helicopter appearance, women's events and more.

The Military Vehicle Collectors of California is again planning the largest annual MV swap meet and show in the WEST at Tower Park Resort between Lodi and Rio Vista, CA. First Sunday-Monday are for early birds. Best days are Wed-Sat. Last Sunday is pull out day. MVs in any condition are welcome...

There's also a "Delta Loop" run to the west. This road goes past some marinas and restaurants. It could include a trip up to Isleton, a small delta town. For that matter there is a loop north and west of Isleton that can take you on the two cable ferries across rivers. We'd like to see someone...

Good idea. We could resurrect that road run. A lot of people liked it and it was a nice display in their parking lot. Good food too! All we need is a coordinator to draw up a map or driving instructions and lead it. I can help find a good time on the schedule and advertise it in MVCC News and...

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Trucks usually use air-to-air charge-air coolers (also called aftercooler or erroneously, intercooler). If it has an intricate structure of aluminum "turbulators" in the charge-air tubes which transfer heat to the outer structure so it can be removed by outside air, they are efficient. A good...

Here is some basic diesel info for those coming from the gas world or just not familiar with diesels. They are the opposite of a gas engine in that more fuel = more power and heat. You turn up the fuel to get power, and it will run hotter and smoke more. With a gas engine, more fuel makes it...

We have two MV showcases planned at the Camp Delta at Tower Park meet on Friday April 24, 2015. This is at Stockton Delta KOA between Rio Vista and Lodi, CA. It is the largest annual MV swap meet and gathering in the West, running April 19-26 with the biggest days Wed-Sat. Last Sunday is a pull...

John from North of San Franshakysisco checking in. Co-Chairman of the 2016 Military Vehicle Preservation Association National Convention, August 11-13, 2016 in Pleasanton, CA. This would be a great place for a big SteelSoldiers.com meeting and display. Contact us early to make room for it.

Hey 319, can I publish one of your photos in our club newsletter next month? The one showing the vendor tables. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California is hosting the 2016 Convention in Pleasanton and we are running a short update article about committees plus telling our members that the...

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We anticipate a first time event at the 2014 Fall Camp Delta. John Sorensen has just restored a Patrol Boat, River (PBR) and will be cruising it four hours to the meet from Napa on Thursday! Just like the old days when PBRs were stationed at Mare Island and trained in the Delta. John will be...

No that's a M20A1 Tactical Hot Tub 8) Ohh.... you meant the photo on the left... Yes, a 1957 Allis-Chalmers M50A1 Rifle, Multiple, 106mm, Self-Propelled, aka “Ontos”. Brought 450 miles by the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum at Camp Pendleton. You never know what will show up at this meet...

Bishop is a very nice and scenic area. Wife and I stayed overnight last week. A stop at the Petite Pantry for a meal is highly recommended. It's not what newbies expect, and the owner is a real character. The good and bad thing about the eastern Sierra Nevada area is it's so hard to get to for...

We have nice campsites available in Campground 4. Reminder the reservation procedure is different for the September meet than for the April meet. Contact KOA directly via the number in the original post.

Anybody thinking about converting your 5ton or Deuce to a replica "gun truck?" How about in the Western U.S.? There is a thread about this on the Gun Trucks forum. We are looking for some trucks for the 2016 MVPA Convention in California. Check out...

Thanks for the update jeffhuey1n. Wish you were closer to CA. Still waiting to see a gun truck at the Camp Delta meet or anywhere else in the state. We do these swap meets every April and September. Third week of each month. April is the big one. Here are some photos at the meet last April by...

The FALL meet at Tower Park is September 21-28, 2014. It is the second largest annual western MV swap meet and gathering, hosted by Military Vehicle Collectors of California at Stockton/Delta KOA, 5 miles west of Lodi on Route 12. Featuring "Weaselfest and Other Tracked Things" with People's...