thunderdork
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I bought an M35a2 this past weekend to restore. I did not serve. My father and my buddy who did serve said I should restore it to its original single color to respect the heritage. Some Iraq buddies said it could be seen as disrespectful. The last thing I'd want to do is disrespect the people who have or currently fight for our country. I'm a civilian, so that's something that really concerns me. This primarily is my bug out land clearing vehicle. But I wouldn't mind volunteering it for parades, etc.
The kids want to keep it military themed, and to tell you the truth, I do too. Otherwise its just looks like a converted utility vehicle. But bottom line I don't want to offend people who served. So I don't know if this would be a testament to them or an insult. Previous owner was civilian too and gave it a botched camo job.
I would greatly appreciate feedback from people who did serve and any civilians who might have had the same concerns and what they ended up doing. It had Marine marking.
Also, if isn't as big of a deal as I'm making it out to be, does anybody knows the period correct paint codes, that would be awesome. Its a 1970 D from Fort Hood.
The kids want to keep it military themed, and to tell you the truth, I do too. Otherwise its just looks like a converted utility vehicle. But bottom line I don't want to offend people who served. So I don't know if this would be a testament to them or an insult. Previous owner was civilian too and gave it a botched camo job.
I would greatly appreciate feedback from people who did serve and any civilians who might have had the same concerns and what they ended up doing. It had Marine marking.
Also, if isn't as big of a deal as I'm making it out to be, does anybody knows the period correct paint codes, that would be awesome. Its a 1970 D from Fort Hood.
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