Author Topic: First Outing to a Local Event  (Read 3389 times)

spillmk1

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First Outing to a Local Event
« 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
« Last Edit: September 27, 2020, 09:37:34 AM by spillmk1 »
1955 M38A1 Jeep
1952 M100 Trailer
1941 M2A1 Half Track
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Tapper02

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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #1 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
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
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1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
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mkoloc

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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2020, 01:59:56 PM »
Concur with Trapper on that flag holder.  What an excellent restoration .. She's a beauty!!
Mark A.R. Koloc Sr.
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Batavia, OH  45103
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spec4don

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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2020, 08:54:04 PM »
Bravo Kieth!

Don G.
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1942 M3 Diamond T Mostly restored
1943 M3A1 Under restoration
1967 M51A2 Tractor
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1951 M135 GMC Fire truck conversion

coreyelliott

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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #4 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
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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #5 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
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Re: First Outing to a Local Event
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2020, 04:26:47 PM »
Great job and I’m glad you had a successful outing!
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