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Title: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: spillmk1 on September 27, 2020, 09:35:54 AM
Finally had a local event that wasn't canceled this weekend.
Bertha did about a 20 mile round trip.
Was called "Glory Days" with old tractors, steam/hit-miss engines, good food and a great
tribute to veterans ceremony. Even met a gentleman that trained on half tracks in the early 50's.
He's in a photo below on the scooter.
We had a really good chat.
I think he was a BIT surprised he found a half track at the show!!!
The half track ran great. She seemed happiest around 25-30 mph.
Also took along my M38A1 Jeep. She's been in the family since 1969 when dad bought her from a local fire dept.
Had many great times as an indestructible teenager in the Jeep.  ;)
But she didn't look this good when I was playing "Dukes of Hazzard" in her!!

Was good to finally get out to an event and show my friends what I'd been up to!!!

Take care,
Keith
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: Tapper02 on September 27, 2020, 11:40:58 AM
Sounds like it was a pretty successful first outing.  It's awesome that you met a veteran, and a halftrack guy to boot!

I like the flag holding bracket on the back...nice addition.

-Tom
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: mkoloc on September 28, 2020, 01:59:56 PM
Concur with Trapper on that flag holder.  What an excellent restoration .. She's a beauty!!
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: spec4don on September 28, 2020, 08:54:04 PM
Bravo Kieth!

Don G.
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: coreyelliott on September 29, 2020, 01:28:11 PM
Looks great!  I'm envious that you had an event near you that you were able to attend. 

Corey
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: RB-058 on September 29, 2020, 02:22:23 PM
Wonderful pictures Keith! Looks like a great day! Halftracks and tractors what's not to love in that!

Rob
Title: Re: First Outing to a Local Event
Post by: Smadge on September 29, 2020, 04:26:47 PM
Great job and I’m glad you had a successful outing!