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I would like to know the model designation, approximate years of use and applicaton of each of these: First, is a radio with frequency range of 200-280 Mhz on a rotating dial and presume it a ground vehicular to airborne variety. There is not a tag on it. Does this get power from a PP 109 or...

I was given a Teletype AN/PGC-1 TT-4A/TG with the storage box. I understand somewhat how they work but would like to at times, display it with other military material. I have an M-37 but no shelter. Was this unit used in the field in conjunction with phone and radio comunications. Also what...

While evaluating a new project, I found the right rear axle, (passenger short shaft) side was broken and the stub way up in the differential. The shaft was quite peened up really no way to retrieve the stub. I removed the differential which is quite heavy after draining and removing the drive...

With a borrowed truck and borrowed trailer and massive preparation and a 450 mile round trip with no incidents. I know, I know, just another M37 that has seen better days but ahh, all the parts are there and there is potential. The seller was generous with an abundance of spare parts and... a...

The rear axle u-bolts are showing the effects of northern winters and salt. The condition was in effect since I got the truck as I do not drive it in the winter and it stored inside. The heavy dose of paint hid this until recently when the rust started to come through. I have been encouraged...

Any one have a suggestion for removing a stubborn steering arm. The one that goes from the steering box. I have soaked in Blaster, used the largest blade screwdriver with a wrench on it. I have not hit it with air yet or put heat to it. I know there is a spring inside the arm so I hesitate...

While passing through Georgia on the way back from the Florida Rally, we encountered this Military convoy with the ussual Hummv's and such and of course we are rubber necking. Well from the rear comes this CUCV with what appeared to have reactive armor and bullet proof windows and a roof hatch...

My M-37 gas tank was pitted and full of rust scale. I called several places to see about sealing it but the prices ran $200+ for them to do it. After asking around some I found a product Red-Kote used by a radiator shop. I tried banging on the tank and tossed stuff into it to get the rust out...

This past weekend Zeeland sponsored a Historical Time Line starting with the Revolutionary War to the present. Re-enactors, living historians or what ever you choose to call them, set up an example of a soldier field camp of the era for the public to come by and ask questions and learn about...

I suppose you guys that are in more populated parts see these things all the time at air shows and such. Well it is very unusual for a B-17 to land in northern Michigan. The airport had a new terminal built and this B-17 " Lady Liberty" was flown in for the grand opening. It was magnificant...

I was given a book showing the 44th Infantry from landing at Cherbourg to the border of Austria , 1944-1945. Hundreds of photos in all aspects the Division's movement. Here are some of the pictures involving the need for a huge amount of trucks, jeeps, cranes, tanks and other associated...

I may have located a Dodge WC-10 1/2 ton Carryall. I would like to know some of the obvious things to look for to ensure it is a Military carryall other than a Civilian. Right now it is covered with snow and pretty inaccessible, so I have not inquired about it. I know sometimes the data...

Going through some pictures from my tractor pulling days in the early 80's I found this picture of a M-3 tank carriage that had a helicopter engine for a primary drive and it was topped by a Chevy pickup body and used to crush cars. There was a 454 V-8 in it also to get it on and off the...