kyhistorian01 Posted January 17, 2010 Share #76 Posted January 17, 2010 Here are two snapshots I found together at a flea markest some years ago. One is a good one of troops loading and the other shows a jeep with supplies being loaded. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD MAN Posted January 17, 2010 Share #77 Posted January 17, 2010 Those are really great shots, they are Marines right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Michael Posted January 17, 2010 Share #78 Posted January 17, 2010 Those are two nice photos you have there! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted January 17, 2010 Share #79 Posted January 17, 2010 Very cool pictures. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURjrotc2011 Posted February 2, 2010 Share #80 Posted February 2, 2010 :crying: :crying: :crying: too bad one of those jeeps or half tracks couldnt have shown up in my front yard tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohns Posted February 2, 2010 Share #81 Posted February 2, 2010 Just wrong on so many levels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 10, 2010 Share #82 Posted February 10, 2010 I know I just sit here and keep saying if I could have had only one!!!!! :crying: So these seem to answer the question if so many were made where are they all???? Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted February 10, 2010 Share #83 Posted February 10, 2010 I bought a 1942 MB in the late 70's for $600.00 and spent a ton on parts. My nephew has it now, he has more time on his hands to cleen it up and get it running. I had my fun with it now it is his turn. It was a joy to drive but a very rough ride. Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted February 10, 2010 Share #84 Posted February 10, 2010 Wow!! The top picture shows two GPA hulls...today a restored GPA will top $80.000.00 1A291E Wow, you can't count there are three GPA hulls in that photo, the two on the right and the one far left behind the wrecked Dodge. Hi just fooling with you, your right they are a rarity. :thumbsup: perhaps the attached photo will cheer you up. :think: Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 17, 2010 Share #85 Posted February 17, 2010 I came upon this article in the July 21, 1944, Alaska Edition of "Yank" magazine and thought it might be of interest to the many"Jeep-heads" out there in Forum-Land! I'm not sure how clearly the text will copy digitally, but the gist of the article is that GIs in the Aleutians are resorting to their ingenuity to "winterize" their jeeps. The materials used range from plywood and lumber to something called "Masonite" and old tarpaulins. Side and rear windows are improvised from glass panes salvaged from other vehicles and Quonset huts. Also cellophane from gas-mask wrappings and old Japanese X-ray film has been used. Classic examples of improvisation in the field just to make life a little more comfortable in the harsh Aleutian climate. Sabrejet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cutiger83 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #88 Posted February 17, 2010 Very interesting. Thanks for posting. I am sure there was LOTS of improvisation in the war....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 17, 2010 Share #89 Posted February 17, 2010 Very interesting. Thanks for posting. I am sure there was LOTS of improvisation in the war....Kat Thanks for your response Kat...oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Ian :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #90 Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks for your response Kat...oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!Ian :thumbsup: Thanks Ian! I really appreciate the kind responses from everyone....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted February 1, 2011 Share #91 Posted February 1, 2011 I guess they will sleep anywhere they can! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siege1863 Posted February 1, 2011 Share #92 Posted February 1, 2011 Another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted February 1, 2011 Share #93 Posted February 1, 2011 great photos! I guess when you needed the zzzz's, you grabbed them anywhere, anytime you could. Makes me yawn just looking at them. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ashooter Posted February 1, 2011 Share #94 Posted February 1, 2011 I learned a long time ago in the service that if you don't have to stand then, sit. If you can sit and lay down then lay down, if you can lay down then go to sleep. Sleep when ever you can because you don't know when the mission will let you sleep again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted February 1, 2011 Share #95 Posted February 1, 2011 Get it Where you can, When you can!! (Poor guy by the road looks exhausted!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted February 2, 2011 Share #96 Posted February 2, 2011 Get it Where you can, When you can!!(Poor guy by the road looks exhausted!) I agree, he does look exhausted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthropic_Gods Posted February 2, 2011 Share #97 Posted February 2, 2011 Here are a couple of more recent ones that are in my files! This guy looks really bushed, and I bet he is snoring like a bear! The hoods of vehicles seem to be a favorite spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted February 2, 2011 Share #98 Posted February 2, 2011 Here are a couple of more recent ones that are in my files! This guy looks really bushed, and I bet he is snoring like a bear! The hoods of vehicles seem to be a favorite spot Those are great... :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 2, 2011 Share #99 Posted February 2, 2011 must be WWII Grunts...grunts can sleep anywhere, and use anything as a pillow... I once used a kevlar, but my favorite is a full camelbak...like a water pillow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted February 2, 2011 Share #100 Posted February 2, 2011 must be WWII Grunts...grunts can sleep anywhere, and use anything as a pillow... I once used a kevlar, but my favorite is a full camelbak...like a water pillow! A camelback used to be my favorite pillow until one busted on me when I was sleeping on it in Kuwait and I had a very cold night. After that I stuck to my K-pot and and my folded up DCU top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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