My CCKW turns 70 in April

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My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by Hammerhead » Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:48 am

In April my CCKW turned 70. I regularly drive it in parades, show it at HMV displays, and participate in living history events. I love driving it and do so regularly. It was originally restored in 2003.

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1943 White M-3 Halftrack, 1944 CCKW 353, 1945 MB, 1944 Bantam T3,
1945 Ben-Hur 1-ton trailer, MVPA 12610, NRA Life Member


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Re: My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:05 am

Owning a CCKW is a good feeling, may it have many more Happy Birthdays.
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HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by Hammerhead » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:19 pm

Indeed it is a great feeling! Does that wooden steering wheel look familiar? :D
1943 White M-3 Halftrack, 1944 CCKW 353, 1945 MB, 1944 Bantam T3,
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Re: My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:38 am

It does. :D Do 70 year old Jimmies have wish lists?
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by zepher11 » Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:30 am

Great looking CCKW. I send my birthday wishes!
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Re: My CCKW turns 70 in April

Post by Robbby84 » Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:17 pm

Congratulation and happy birthday!

Your beauty is awensome 8)
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