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Please join me for the Sanford Memorial Day Parade and convoy to Cracker Barrel on Monday, May 25 at 10AM. The parade staging area is on 1st Street, from Sanford Avenue to Pine Avenue. Due to street closures, I suggest entering the staging area from HWY 17-92 and head east on 3rd Street (at...

I needed help diagnosing and troubleshooting the multiple problems with my horn on my M1009. I've driven the truck for 8 years without a horn, thinking that I would get around to repairing it eventually. In October I was run off the road while heading south on the FL Turnpike, my 18' flat bed...

The Sun n Fun 2015 International Fly-In & Air Show takes place on April 21-26 at the Lakeland Linder Airport. 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33811 I’ve attended Sun n Fun for the last two years as part of the military living history display. This upcoming year, I made arrangements with the...

On Sunday 6/1, I took my M1009 to a shop to get the front end aligned. The technicians used every tool in their arsenal to break the passenger side tie rod adjuster loose – a 2 foot long crescent wrench with a 4 foot breaker bar, a torch, and a 16 lb sledge hammer. Their efforts achieved...

Please join me for the Sanford Memorial Day Parade and Cookout at Rayzer's LZ on Monday, May 26 at 10AM. The parade staging area is on 1st Street, from Sanford Avenue to Pine Avenue. Due to street closures, I suggest entering the staging area from HWY 17-92 and head east on 3rd Street (at...

I’ve been a ham for 11 years, but am very ‘green’ when it comes to military radio knowledge. I’m looking for information on military radios that work on 6 meter that I can mount in my M1009. I searched SS and learned that the PRC-77/AM-2060 works on 6 meter. Does the radio need any...

February 7-9, 2014 Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando HamCation Orlando HamCation is the second largest amateur radio convention in the country, and the largest in the Southeast. Various organizations such as ARRL, AMSAT, FADCA, FLWSS and others will be addressing issues important to today’s...

Hi y'all! Please join me for a convoy from East Orlando to the TICO AirShow at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville on Saturday March 15th. Exact location and time of convoy lineup TBD. We can make a stop to pick up those that live along the east coast of FL. Last year, we stopped at...

January 11-2, 2014: Ford (Including MVs) & Mustang Show at Silver Springs State Park January 11-12, 2014: National Parts Depot hosts a Ford and Mustang Show at Silver Springs State Park FL. Registration with a 1993 or older Ford is FREE if submitted prior to January 1, 2014. For vehicles 1994...

Hi y’all! Come one, come all to the DeLand Veteran’s Day Parade & Cookout at Rayzer’s Camp!! :-) We will be participating in the DeLand Veteran’s Day Parade with the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum. Since we are riding with the Museum, we fall under their registration in the parade. We will...

A couple of months ago, I was nominated by a fellow Steel Soldier to be the ‘Unofficial Central Florida Region Events Coordinator’. I help organize parades, static displays, trail rides, picnics/BBQ’s, car shows, and anything else we may come up with throughout the year. We even gather at...

The Florida Living History Group is holding a militaria and reenactor swap meet and show on Saturday, September 21 from 9-5pm at the Orlando Scottish Rite Center. This event raises funds to support the Military Time Line Event that will be held in Spring 2014. This a great opportunity to sell...

The Geneva FL July 4th Parade takes place on Jul 4th. This may sound redundant, but many municipalities hold parades before/after the calendar day. Lineup Location: Geneva Elementary School Parking Lot, 275 First Street Geneva 32732 Lineup Time: 9AM We are registered as “Steel Soldiers”. There...

Hi guys! Sorry for the short notice, but the City of Sanford Memorial Day Parade Coordinator contacted me directly requesting military vehicles for their parade. The route begins on 1st Street, at Sanford Avenue, and continues to Park Avenue, turns north and concludes at Veterans Memorial...

The Orlando Chapter of the MFC Motorcycle Club hosting their 2nd Annual “SHAKE THE LAKE” Poker Run and Party on behalf of “Just Our Soldiers Helpers Inc.” (J.O.S.H.) a registered 501c(3) charity that provides assistance to our troops serving in remote duty stations overseas. The event will be...

On Saturday May 18 from 9am-1pm, the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum is hosting an Armed Forces Day to celebrate the contribution of servicemen and women from all branches of the US Military. This is a static display with plenty of parking. All MV's are welcome. Please RSVP on this thread or via...

Hi y'all! I have a 1983 M1009 with about 80,000 miles that needs new front wheel bearings. I have never replaced the bearings on a 4WD GM before. I've searched SS far and wide. I read and printed out all the threads. I read the TM's and printed out pertinent procedures. I even printed off the...

Hi y'all! The organizers of the World War II Living History event are looking for MVs from any era for a static display. The event features World War II Living History Displays, Military Vehicle Displays, Weapons Demonstrations, and Battle Reenactments. Authentic World War II camps manned by...

Hi y'all! Please join me for a convoy from East Orlando to the TICO Airshow at the Space Coast Regional Airport on March 23rd. Exact location and time of convoy lineup TBD. Please RSVP by either PM or post on this thread NLT March 18 and let me know what MV you're driving. All weapons brought...

M151A2 Vietnam Army Unit Markings Reference Hi y'all! I'm in the process of preparing my MUTT for a fresh coat of paint. I'd like to paint unit markings on it to represent an Army unit in Vietnam. I've scoured all the images on Google and Yahoo and found very few MUTTs to act as a reference...