From: James Shanks (n1vbn@bit-net.com)
Date: Mon Dec 29 2003 - 07:44:38 PST
Kevin,
Go here for proper paint www.military-markings.com and if some
over spray hits the H-2 I guess you just hafta finish the job. Orange just
makes TOO good a target. Hank owns the business and will give you good
advice to boot too.
Failing that got to this website if you want the real McKoy AKA:
the H-2's Daddy go here. www.memphisequipment.com/ They will sell you
parts or completely rebuilt vehicles based on Uncle Sam's favorite Toys of
the wheeled variety. Just make sure you specify Military configuration if
that is what you want as they use new after market windshields on their
Deuce's and Five tons. Those replacement windshields do not open like the
military version do.
Jim
At 10:27 PM 12/28/2003, Kevin E. Silva wrote:
>Mr Ron;
>You brought a smile to my face along with hitting a nerve as well. I
>really love the light hearted quality that exists here. Its something
>I've missed since drifiting away from my old ZR1 group after the birth
>of my first child. Thank you.
>
>After driving a CJ5 for nearly 20 years I never fathomed that there were
>groups that harbor, protect and cherish military cast offs. Though my
>CJ was a civi when new - over the years after the body passed on it did
>transform into a glass body with a desert camo design - and that was
>well before any of the Gulf conflicts came to pass.
>
>My CJ and I regretfully parted ways a few years back. My back was
>really bothering me and for some reason the darn space between the door
>hump and the steering wheel kept shrinking whenever she got wet. IT was
>getting harder and harder to get in and drive. My wife kept insisting
>that I was just getting old and fat but what the h*ck does she now
>anyway.
>
>Over the years I was getting into warmer, quiter, smoother, faster etc
>etc. - but I always missed my jeep and yes - always loved the Humvee
>that the military adopted after the CJ was retired.
>
>When the H2 came out I just parted with all my toys to get one. To me
>it was a luxury version of my jeep. I haven't had it too long - but I
>can say that I do think I'm falling in love with the megabuck POS (piece
>of sh_t). Fit and finish aren't too good, squeaks allot - but aside
>from all that - its nice - I'd just expect more (fit and finish) from
>something in that price range.
>
>So in parting with my pickups part of the defense was I'd get a trailer.
>A friend recommended surplus. A friendly fellow more knowledgeable
>recommended the 101A2 as the perfect compliment.
>Short version - I found one - it is - I love it - needs some cleaning up
>and some doo dads - but its cool - real cool.
>
>So MR Rons - 10-4 on that issue of the trailer being nicer than the tow
>rig. I actually agree with that . Maybe you all will teach me enough
>here that I can really end up with a humvee somewhere down the road -
>now that would really be a dream come true for me.
>
>Heck reading these posts is getting me all fired up. I keep reading
>about these M35's and other HD equipment and my brain is spinning. I'm
>pretty sure they have about three old deuces just hanging around near
>work - now when I get back from vacation I think an inquiry is due.
>
>This could be one very dangerous place for me to be luking around.
>Thank you all again.
>
>Oh and BTW - color - no way would I change the color of the trailer.
>
>I'd gladly accept some guidance as to locating some proper paint too!!!
>When I get time - I have a couple spots and an undercarriage that could
>use some sprucing up. Plus the brackets for the top need scraping and
>painting ASAP. I may consider replacing the wood on the bows while
>doing it - though they seem to be in OK shape. Just need a top and a
>spare rim (another lead gladly accepted).
>
>IT does look nice behind that H2 FWIW.
>
>As far as the H2 turned green. I'm not laughing <G> - were it any other
>color than the orange........ in a heart beat. You see - I was trying
>to hold out - trying to wait for a diesel version to come along - then
>all of a sudden I found out they discontinued the orange -that was all
>she wrote - I had to act. After all - everyone knows that a good
>Portuguese has to have at least one orange, bright green , or bright
>yellow car in their stable <g>
>
>Oh - and Ron - where can I learn more about this flea market your
>talking about - sounds like something my young ones should get to see.
>
>Kevin E. Silva
>2003 Sunset Orange H2
>2000 Volvo VNL 770
>NCM - #4738
>ICQ# - 18873747
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ron [mailto:rojoha@comcast.net]
> > Subject: Re: [MV] M101A2 - couple Questions
> >
>
>SNIP
>
> >. I picked one up for $20 or so
> > last summer at an HMV Rally/Flea Market. (One coming up in March at
>Lowell,
> > MA VFW).
>
>SNIP
>
> >This would allow you to keep the mil look but use on both
> > civilian vehicles and mil vehicles and HMMWVs when you move up to one
>( or
> > 2, or.....). You will, you know. Tail wagging the dog type of thing or
>in
> > your case, the trailer shameing the H2 sorta, kinda like, wannabe
>HMMWV into
> > the correct thing to tow the M101A2 with.....
> > ;-)
> > BTW..... (GASP!!!!) you're not thinking of changing the color of
>the
> > M101A2 to Sunset Orange are you? How about changing the color of the
>H2 to
> > 393 Green? Hmmmm, come on... at least think about it!
>
>
>
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James Shanks
n1vbn@bit-net.com
1998 IMZ 8.103
1984 H-D FLHT-C
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