M5A1 coming along...

[Bill McLean]

Hi John
I am in the interior and am wondering if a couple of us could come down and see your machine. I have a carrier and my friend has a CVRT Sabre and Warrior.

Thanks!

Bill

[jdmcm]

Hi Bill

Sounds good to me, try to email me with some notice, since I retired I have been busier than ever. I'm really not sure how I used to fit work in with all the time these green mistresses demand.

John

[Bill McLean]

Hey John!
Great, it won't be until the spring or even early summer. We are going to be getting together over the winter and see about having a gathering or 2 during to summer to play with our vehicles rather than parking and showing. Or a little bit of both. I've been on most of the Western Command Convoys, and it is a blast. But even if we found a huge field or rolling hill area, it would be fun for soft skin and tracked vehicles. I'll be in touch!

Bill

[lssah2025]

Very nice.

[jdmcm]

Sounds good Bill, I have lowbed so if you come up with something fun let me know and I will truck on up!

John

[jeff davis]

I have a couple of Carriers and might be interested in coming up for a event as well .
Cool Stuart . The Westminster Regiment (New Westminster) used them without turrets during the War as recce vehicles
Regards

Jeff

[Bill McLean]

Hey Jeff

How's the Kid's CMP coming. Has he started restoring the box yet? I have my carrier engine out and am cleaning up the interior. Does a later engine fit in OK without modifying the oil pan?

Bill

[Jon McGrath]

Originally Posted by jeff davis

I have a couple of Carriers and might be interested in coming up for a event as well .
Cool Stuart . The Westminster Regiment (New Westminster) used them without turrets during the War as recce vehicles
Regards

Jeff

Hi John, I rarely post on MLU (a few posts and photos in the Gun Park). If you're having an unveiling of your Stuart, I would love an invitation to join a group of CMP / MV enthusiasts. Alas, I have no carrier or CMP (none would fit in my condo's underground parking garage) just an '86 Ferrari 328GTS, but, as an army brat in the 50's-60's, grew up with many MV's in Canada and Germany and am always keen to look at them. Although I can't recall seeing any Stuarts in Canada or Germany in the 60's, the Belgian army unit stationed nearby our base in Germany was still using carriers, half-tracks, jeeps and deuce-and-half's from WW2. BTW, I passed on your molasses tip to a buddy who, having just sold his Ferrari 348, acquired a '36 Olds coupe and a '41 Packard two door. "Car guys" can have many diverse interests! Your tip might come in handy for him. Cheers, Jon in Vancouver - I could find my way to Surrey, being a former resident. And, you're right about having no spare time in retirement.