Cal Smiths estate auction is to be held Dec. 15 in Hemlock, Michigan
(due west of
Saginaw). A Navy Aviation veteran, Cal was past Michigan President of
the Navy League and sat on the board of the Michigan Museum of Military
Transport (MMMT) in addition to being a member of the MVPA, Great
Lakes MVPA and the 1st Michigan AOD. He passed away in June having
battled lymphoma for 2+ years.
**1971 M151A2 .... proffesionally rewelded tub / epoxy primed / Marine
Corp. green w/ correct black markings. Total restoration completed this
past spring in time for him to ride in Memorial Day parade. Good
rubber / new seats / new top w/ side curtains & doors / correct antennae
w/ mount. Nice running/ looking MUTT...needs nothing. Turn key &
parade ready!!!
**1960 M422A1 Mighty Mite .... partially disassembled...but all there.
Proffesional repairs done to body...was driven in the garage 3 years
ago.
**1952 M38 Rough looking, but appears complete. Still OD with Army
markings..most accessories still in place. Engine stuck...NOS head
included
**1943 GPW Project....fairly complete w/ later engine & T90 tranny
**1943 GPW project/parts.....no engine
**1952 M100 Trailer...converted to ball but otherwise rustfree and uncut
**194? Bantam TC3? Civilian 1/4 ton trailer w/ tailgate
many spares both M series and WWII .... lots of 151 stuff ( heater,
fording kit, etc)
**large collection (70+) toy Jeeps...include Tonka, Dinky, Buddy L,
etc....
**several boxes full of un started plastic models...military aircraft,
vehicles, ships, etc)
**militaria...uniform items, flight suits, helmets, boots, patches,
holsters, etc....
**over 150 wooden duck decoys
**books...weapons, hunting, decoys, military history(lots of Civil War),
etc.
**Manuals....(those for vehicles listed stay with the vehicles)
**bayonetes and collection of collector pocket knives(Remington Bullet,
etc)
**complete shop full of tools.....compressor, jacks, stands, grinders,
air tools, lots of hand tools............
**Commercial 500lb Electric Chainfall w/ trolley......110V
**Firearms.....some military
**storage cabinets and steel shelving
**lots more.............for a updated list with photos see
wegnerauctioneers.com after Dec. 7th
Thanks for you time..........
Mark P. Doepel
1942 GPW Script
1943 MB
1944 WC-52
1953 M-37
1965 M274A1
1952 M100
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