Search results

Hello, Here are a couple videos of the Oregon Military Museum's M60 out for some exercise! Enjoy, Steve8-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHqQhCA70Ew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuhJibXxHww

Hello, I took my M3A1 Stuart tank along with a friends M18 Hellcat to the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in Hood River, Oregon this weekend. That is about 50 miles east or Portland, Oregon. There was a GPW, Dodge command car and Humvee on display as well. There were about 150...

Here are somne photos.

Hello, I had my M3A1 Stuart tank on display @ Oregon State Fare this weekend. They were honoring Veterans of all wars today. They had a USO show with Elvis Prestly, The Lennon Sisters and Marilyn Monroe! :shock:I spoke with several Veterans who really appreciated seeing an old WWII tank on...

Hello, Today I took a USMC Korean War Veteran out for a DUKW ride in the Willamette River. This was the first time he had been in a DUKW since 1952! :shock: He was in "A" Co. 1st Amphibian TRK. BN. 2nd Platoon. He went in the Marine Corps when he was 18 and was an assistant DUKW drive during...

Lst 1166 Hello, Several years ago drug users got on board the LST and stripped off anything brass, copper or aluminum to sell for drugs. They stripped out a lot wiring to scrap. They even stole the brass sea valves which caused the engine compartment to flood. They also did a lot of vandalism...

Bob, It is real shame and very sad what happened to LST 1166. After Art passed away we did a few more events with a couple Veteran groups. It just was not the same without Art. Steve8-)

Clint, I saw those videos too. I do not remember where. Ask Dave he will probably know where the videos were posted. Steve8-)

Andy, Those are for the air conditioning!!!:roll: They crank the windshields open. Steve

Diamond T Wrecker Jonathan, Yes, I restored the Diamond T and Federal C2 several years ago. Steve8-)

Hello, Several years ago there was a operational Korean War vintage LST in the Portland area. LST 1166. The guy who owned it and got in running had passed away in 1993. The LST is still here but over the past several years it was severely vandalized and in terrible condition now. Back in the...

Diamond T Wrecker Hello, I use to own a 7 1/2 ton C2 Federal but I sold it when I bought the Diamond T. The Diamond T is a great looking truck....in my humble opinion:roll: Steve

Hello, Here are a few photos of my other WWII MV: 1944 4 Ton Diamond T Wrecker. The photos were taken at misc. truck shows and MV shows over the past several years. It is a fun truck to drive[thumbzup] although it is a bit slow and consumes lots of gas!!! (3.1 mpg) It has the original 529 cu...

Hello, The "Ghost Riders" of the 101st AB had thier reunion in Vancouver, Wa. this week. These guys were Huey pilots and crewmen. Today I took the Veterans and family members for a DUKW ride across the Columbia River to tour the LCI-713. They all had a great time! Here are a links to a couple...

37MM Resizing Die Hello, For any of you interested here are a couple photos of the resizing die for the 37MM blank cases. A friend machined it for me several years ago. This is the first time I have had to use it. Steve8)

M3A1 Stuart Blank Case Hello, The shell case is an original 37MM M16 shell casing that has been cut down to 4 inches tall. All the blank cases I have made up were 37MM cases that were made in lamps or damaged beyond repair. I made up a bushing to accept a 44 mag. shell case for the primer. I...

Hello, A friend sent me a great photo he took when I was shooting some blanks. He caught the muzzle flash! Steve 8-)

Hello, Here are a couple videos of me firing some blanks at the "Steam Up" in Brooks, Oregon today. One was after the National Anthem and the other was the start of the parade. Enjoy, Steve :-P

Hello, The MVCCO and Oregon Military Museum displayed several MV's at the "Steam Up" in Brooks, Oregon. There are tons of steam powered tractors and other assorted vehicles on display and runnung. This weekend they honor the Oregon National Guard. Steve

Hello, A local radio station wanted to take some photots of my M3A1 Stuart for a 2011 calender. They did not mention who they wanted to have on the tank!!! There were no objections! Enjoy, Steve