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As discussed in a previous thread, I restored a friends M151. While doing the restoration I found unusual art work. With the help of other SS I was put in touch with members of the 265th RRC, who actually used this jeep in Viet Nam. As I restored this jeep, I kept in touch with them. This past...

Doing this as a separate thread. Have restored a M151A1, (see Batguano). On the Rear Passenger's side, is a mount. My 1st thought was an antenna mount. I have since been told that it's not. Anyone know what this is for?

BATGUANO is the latest restored addition to our collection. It's a cut/reweld 1967 Kaiser M151A1, that we received from the estate of a dear friend of ours Chief Bernard Olive, of the Baytown Fire Department. Bernard had been a medic, and he had done a partial resto with markings from his time...

Restoring a MUTT and while stripping the paint, found a "Yellow Bat" painted on the original 1st layer of paint. Does anyone have any information on what this emblem was for? Or what unit it was used by and when?

Was at Ft. Polk yesterday making a pick up, and saw an interesting sight. (didn't have my camera with me,,, Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa) Lined up against the wall of their building at DRMO, there were 20+ 4 wheelers, various Manufacturers, all with standard civilian colors. Most looked to be be...

Well...... after 18 months of on again, off again, work, our 2nd M-Gator is up and running. (Big Sigh) We completely rebuilt the engine, New Belts, Hoses, & Chain. New Fuel Injector, New Fuel Pump, New Water Pump, New Transmission, All New tires, New Brakes, New Seats, New Plastic Fenders, New...

As promised in a different thread, here are some more picts of the XM-161 Muttvee.

OR.. with the kids today,,, WE'RE IN TROUBLE!!: I know. other generations have said that. But THIS time it's true. Working on the "ARMY" Gator. DRMO sed it was a 2009. NOPE. Took Vin info to dealership, start ordering parts from pimply faced bubble gum chewing Royal Prince of Dorkdom, and he...

As stated in a different thread, the USMC M-Gator we had restored, was restored for the use by a Dear Friend of ours, Carlos Manning. As most of you in the greater TX/OK/LA/AR/NM area know, Carlos has been a driving force behind Re-enactors, and Military Vehicle Collector activities for a number...

I've had some questions about the ATV's we have listed in our profile/Signature, so as promised, here is a thread with picts. We have a 1984 Yamaha Moto 4, a U.S. Dept of Homeland Security Polaris 500, 2 M-Gators, & a trailer, that came with the one of the M-Gators. THE MOTO 4...

I have what appear to be 2 British WWII Jerry Cans. The 1st as shown in pictures, is dated 1944, and Marked with Maker's mark and the British Arrow. THE SECOND CAN, however, is IDENTICAL to the 1st EXCEPT, there are NO manufacturer's markings, or date any where on it. AND it has the U.S...

I'm in search of a picture. Somewhere in the past of the innerwebs, I came across a picture of an M-Gator at an FOB, in Afghanistan, with a Recoilless Rifle mounted on the back. Anyone know where that pict is on the inner web?

Once again, APOLOGIES to Austringer for the deviation on his thread. Here's picts of the Dragoon. We got it from the Littlefield auction last year. As with so many other vehicles from that auction, the description DID NOT match the actual condition of the vehicle. The Dragoon was/is NOT in...

We've been putting this off as long as we could. But now begins our fast track to bankruptcy. Our M1010 Ambulance. It's got a little over 15,000mi on it. When we got it, All the Red Cross Placards including the Roof Placard and 1 Caducceous were in the patient compartment. But all will need to...

For those of y'all out there, that have actually used their kitchens.......... The TFK was "supposed" to come with 2 Steam Exhaust Hoses, which were connected to the pressure valves on top of the broilers & Boilers. (see pict). Then the hoses went up the side of the flue, and vented...

Hey Guys?? Anyone have a source IN THE US for replacement tires for the Karcher TFK?? In the middle of doing the restoration on ours. Original Herculite Cover was dry rotted, so replaced that. Now looking at tires and suspension and running gear. While the tires still have good thread, they...

Saw this picture on the header of a Breit Bart Article on the Current U.S. Border Situation. Did some digging. Jeeps belong to the Guatemala Army. A detachment of THEIR BORDER PATROL has been in Texas for some time now, traing with Texas NG & Federal Agencies. Not trying to start any...

To website administrators. Tried in the practice section to post the 2 part English Field Manuals for the Karcher TFK Trailer Field Kitchen. Not sure if I was successful or not. If I was, I assume YOU can transfer them to the trailers manuals section. If not, please PM Me, and I'll email them...

Attempting to post the English Manuals for the USN Karcher TFK Field manuals in PDF. I assume website moderators can shift these into the appropriate area, as there was no way for me to do so.