November Meeting Minutes - Military Transport Association (MTA)

November Meeting Minutes……….……….….Page 2
The 2004 Veteran’s Day Parade in NYC.…....Page 3
Silent Night, Holy Night………………...………Page 4
The 2004 MTA Pumpkin Picking…..………….Page 5
Classifieds……………………………………….Page 7
MTA of NJ Newsletter
Page 1
December 2004
ON THE COVER-This picture was taken by John Dwyer at the
2003 Battle of the Bulge re-enactment at Ft. Indiantown Gap,
PA.
Adoptees Account- (5/1/04 Through 11/22/04)
INFLOWS
Gift Received
Truck Show
TOTAL INFLOWS
President………………..….….Randy Emr, 973-770-6629
Vice President…………...…John Sobotka, 973-398-3692
Recording Secretary……..…Gary Schultz, 908-852-4520
Corresponding Secretary….……Dave Ahl, 973-285-0716
Treasurer…………….………..Ellen Moore, 973-514-1250
Sergeant at Arms……….…Mark Jezewski, 973-228-7086
Parade/Events Coord….Frank Eichenlaub, 908-276-3412
Newsletter/Membership……Dave Steinert, 973-347-9091
Web Master………………George Wagner, 973-927-7616
Dover Show Chairman…Fred Schlesinger, 973-228-7257
NOTICE: The December 2004 MTA monthly meeting will be
held on Monday, December 13th at the Whippany American
Legion Post, Legion Place, Whippany NJ. Refreshments at
7:00 PM-Meeting at 8:00 PM.
$1,977.00
$5,361.30
$7,338.30
OUTFLOWS
Bank Charge
Goods for Families
Goods for troops
Misc
Postage
TOTAL OUTFLOWS
$31.00
$200.00
$1,080.85
$220.00
$329.76
$1,861.61
OVERALL TOTAL (remaining balance) $5,476.69
Restoration Committee: John Sobotka reports that he is
setting another meeting date soon to work on the
locomotive project. John also floated the idea of having the
locomotive appear in the Nov. Veterans Day parade in NYC
with the help of Bill Francis.
No final decision if the
locomotive will make the journey, but it would be an
interesting sight! No news on the progress of the Jeep
project.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR UNWRAPPED NEW TOYS
TO THE DECEMBER MEETING. LET’S SUPPORT THE US
MARINES’ “TOYS FOR TOTS” PROGRAM.
Minutes for the MTA Meeting on November 8th 2004
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The MTA meeting for November 8 2004 began with the
Pledge of Allegiance lead by MTA President Randy Emr at
8:00 PM
Treasure’s report 11/04:
Starting Balance: $6120.50
Disbursements
Action Copy (10/04 Newsletter)
Ledgewood Expenses (Dave Ahl)
Annual Website Renewal Fee
Whippany American Legion
Newsletter Postage (D. Steinert 10/04)
$154.96
$30.72
$107.00
$50.00
$96.20
Total Disbursements
$438.88
Website: Our Webmaster George Wagner is still on the
prowl for more photos to add to the site. Remember to take
along your digital camera to future parades and events and
email any interesting shots to George. Maybe we can have
our own MTA club member SNAFU photo section on the
web site? This would be an interesting way to share those
restoration or trail riding mistakes we have all made!
Deposits
Memberships
$85.00
Total Deposits
$85.00
Newsletter Report: Dave Steinert thanked those that
helped to contribute to last month’s issue. He encourages
MTA members to submit more articles and photos….any
writers out there?
Ending Balance: $5766.62
Show Account
Starting Balance:
$7314.41
Interest (7/04-10/04)
$3.36
Ending Balance
$7317.77
MTA of NJ Newsletter
Adoptee Report: Col. John Dwyer reported on the latest
news of our B Company Dover Armory Boys who are now
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actively engaged in the battle for Fallujah, Iraq along with
members of the Morristown Armory.
John also reports that our Operation Christmas Tree
came off without a hitch...we have sent out small Christmas
trees to our adoptees from Dover, Morristown and to New
Jersey National Guardsmen stationed in Gauntanamo Bay.
John says, “our Christmas donations are arriving at the
troops and reports coming back from them say they are
really excited to get them. More holiday packages are on
the way”
John also received two generous donations at the
meeting to support the Adoptee program. A check for $25
was donated by long time member Don Swanson…thanks
Don. Dave Steinert presented John with $212 that was
raised from our recent WWII Remembrance Day event held
last month at the Shongum Range.
Peter Fagone reports that the West Orange Police
Department will donate approximately 90 bullet proof vests
with supplemental panels and that more vests may be
donated soon. We encourage all to reach out to your local
police to see if they will support our vest donation program.
Randy reported on planning for the Nov. 11 NYC
Veterans parade, we expect a huge turnout of both MTA
and Long Island vehicles to attend this year.
Randy also reported on last weekends Sussex County
Veterans Parade held at the Sussex Fairgrounds. We had
18 vehicles from the MTA and Red Ball chapters show up.
Sheila Zelaskowski was instrumental in coordinating our
vehicles attendance at the event this year. Sheila even
managed to get two Huey’s to fly in to the event (one from
the NJ National Guard and one from the NJ Forest Fire
Service) Good job Sheila!
Meeting ended with the 50/50 to support the Gun Truck
restoration and a few auction items to support the general
fund.
Submitted by Gary Schultz
Gun Truck Report: The Committee reports that our
“Satan’s Li’L Angel” will be making the trip to NYC for the
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Veterans Parade on November 11 .
The 2004 Veteran’s Day Parade in NYC
By John Dwyer
Parade/Event Report: Frank Einchenlaub reports the
parade season is now officially over with only the Montclair
parade payment outstanding. Frank announced that after
many years as both Co-chairman and Chairman of the
parade events that he is now stepping down. We all owe
Frank a big debt of gratitude for volunteering for this job
many years ago and he has done an exceptional job in
managing our events and increasing our revenue with an
increase list of parade events each year. There was a big
round of applause for Frank’s efforts and a job well done!
Any takers for the new Parade/Events Chairman?
Toys for Tots Program: John Sobotka reported on the
progress for this year’s toy collection and requests
everyone to bring in your unwrapped toy by the next
meeting. John is also hoping to get several large banners
from the Marine Corps to help in promoting our collection
activities.
New Business: Col. John Dwyer reports that Rockaway
Cub Scout Pack 192 is asking if anyone from our club can
attend their meeting on Veterans Day (11/11) to conduct a
brief WWII presentation for the boys. Our own Tom Weaver
stepped up and offered his time to attend the Cub Scout
meeting and provide a presentation…thanks Tom.
The issue of our club photo album came up. Mark
Jezewski agreed to assemble some of our current photos
in to an album. In addition, John Boyle said he has our
original club photo album with many club photos dating
from the early 70’s and 80’s and Frank Nasto said he has
some of the old club 16mm videos which were taken on
some of our early trail rides. Frank and John will bring in our
old album and videos to the next meeting...make sure you
are at the next meeting to see some of the history of the
club and see some of our member’s early restoration
projects!
MTA of NJ Newsletter
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The MTA Welcomes the following new members:
Chris Vanorden of Wantage, NJ
Robert Praisner of Columbia, NJ
Veterans Day 2004
had begun cool – cold
really, at 30 degreesbut that did not deter
the 22 members of the
MTA who had taken
time off from work and
home to participate in
the New York City
Veteran’s Day Parade.
One convoy met at Six
Brothers Diner in Little
Falls and another at
Andrew
Torrieri’s
house in Closter. From
there, they made their
way to the staging
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area at 28 Street and
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5 Avenue in NYC.
I was part of the
Six Brothers Convoy,
arriving late because of a massive traffic jam on Route 78 that
snarled traffic for more than 15 miles. As soon as I arrived at 8:20
we set off in 14 vehicles on Route 3 for the Lincoln Tunnel. Led by
Frank Eichenlaub in his ’45 MB, we looked like a small invasion
force, complete with the massive gun truck providing security for
our convoy. The Port Authority Police were very kind and waved
the column through a closed tollbooth avoiding a hefty fee for our
members.
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Original plans called for us to head for 34 Street after the
nd
tunnel, but NYC traffic killed those plans immediately. On 42
Street, the column fractured as vehicles were separated by red
lights. Some went south, some east. The good news is that both
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columns reunited at the start point on 28 after several narrow
misses in city traffic, and a huge dose of bus exhaust.
Vehicles of every type filled the street, WWII motorcycles,
jeeps, Andrew’s halftrack and a WWII scout car. More jeeps, ¾
tons, deuces, our Gun Truck and a bunch of humvees crowded
the streets and spilled onto the sidewalks. More than 42 military
vehicles were there, representing New Jersey, New York, and
Long Island clubs. Everyone traded stories and many MV owners
invited veterans to ride with them in the parade.
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‘Hurry-up-and Wait’ was certainly practiced as we started our
engines and idled several times, only to be told it would be a while
longer before we entered the line of march. Randy Emr wrote,
“The gun truck guys broke out the beers and immediately got in
trouble! Ha ha, the officer walked right by me and my OD painted
beer cans and told them to cut it out!” Thousands of veterans
marched and rode past the street. High School bands from all over
New York and several other states sounded great as their music
echoed down the canyons of the city. One veteran’s organization
even had a Rastafarian band accompanying their marchers
Our vehicles were grouped roughly by era. WWII, Korean War,
Vietnam War, and modern – and were interspersed into the
parade between marching units. I found that a real disadvantage,
since there was no rally point at the end – you just got dumped on
city streets at the end of the route. We did manage to meet up at
the Intrepid Air-Sea Museum after the parade, but that was
completely unplanned.
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The parade route went right up 5 Avenue from 23 street to
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59 . A reviewing stand was set up at the NY Public Library, but all
of the dignitaries and press cameras were gone by the time we
passed. Randy Emr reported that the Cardinal was on the Steps of
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral waving, but he must have gone in by the
end of the 2-½ hour parade as well. Randy Emr also reported, “I
picked up a parade official and it turned out to be the head cheese
- the parade coordinator himself, we got along great when he
asked if we had permission to bring in the guns. I said, “No we
sneak them in!” He laughed and said, “Well you do now!” He
wants to get together with the guys who plan this so I’ll be in touch
with the Long Island guys to meet him.”
Crowds who turned out to see the parade were light, but the
lunchtime swell of people did fill the sidewalks. Many folks on the
route displayed signs thanking veterans for their service, and
shouts of “Thank You” were very common.
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After the parade, most of the MTA and other clubs ended up at
the Intrepid Air-Sea Museum. Originally billed as an “after the
parade” event for all participants, Intrepid security personnel did
not allow MV’s onto the pier and ordered us out of the areas
where were blocking fire zones and bike lanes. It put a kybosh on
getting together with the other MV clubs and any hope of
organizing the convoy to get back to Jersey.
Some members opted for the Lincoln Tunnel to retrace their way
home, some the Holland, since we were downtown. A column of
eight jeeps and deuces braved lower Manhattan traffic and
convoyed across through Jersey City on several went on To
Vinnie’s house for a post parade repast.
Considering this was not a day off for most of our members,
and it is far to go with open vehicles, the MTA turnout and
enthusiasm was great. News coverage and visitor turnout does
not do justice to the huge effort put forth by marchers and
veterans organizations. Hope to see more next year!
“SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT"
Submitted by John Dwyer
During World War I, in the winter of
1914, on the battlefields of Flanders, one of
the most unusual events in all of human
history took place. The Germans had been
in a fierce battle with the British and
French. Both sides were dug in, safe in
muddy, man-made trenches six to eight
feet deep that seemed to stretch forever.
All of a sudden, German troops began
to put small Christmas trees, lit with candles, outside of their
trenches. Then, they began to sing songs. Across the way, in the
"no man's land" between them, came songs from the British and
French troops. Incredibly, many of the Germans, who had worked
in England before the war, were able to speak good enough
English to propose a "Christmas" truce.
The British and French troops, all along the miles of trenches,
accepted. In a few places, allied troops fired at the Germans as
they climbed out of their trenches. But the Germans were
persistent and Christmas would be celebrated even under the
threat of impending death.
According to Stanley Weintraub, who wrote about this event in
his book, Silent Night, "signboards arose up and down the
trenches in a variety of shapes. They were usually in English, or from the Germans - in fractured English. Rightly, the Germans
assumed that the other side could not read traditional gothic
lettering, and that few English understood spoken German. 'YOU
NO FIGHT, WE NO FIGHT' was the most frequently employed
German message. Some British units improvised 'MERRY
December 2004
The PAST and the PRESENT!
The following article was written and published in the
January/February 1987 Motor Pool Messenger by one of the
founding members of the MTA. Back then the MILITARY
TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION was known as the NORTH
JERSEY CHAPTER (NJC). It’s strange how some things
don’t change. As of January 2005, a couple of the current
MTA officers will be stepping down from their positions after
years of hard work and dedication. The club is looking for
some volunteers to fill these positions. Please take a minute
to read the following:
What NJC Means to Me
By Harold Ratzburg
As I look back on the 14 years since the formation of the NJC
in 1972, I realize that the Chapter has gone through many changes.
Back when it started, the troops would turn out for a trail ride at
the drop of a wrench. I remember spending a whole Sunday in a
pouring rain traversing a rough power line, complete with hill
climbs, much muddy winching and a confrontation with the local
cops when we hit hard pavement. We even went out another time
in 15 inches of snow in 20 degree F, that’s how dedicated we were.
Then the NJC got into parades and that sort of became the
summer social scene, which then developed into our major money
maker for raising funds. Parades still remain a large part of Chapter
functions along with rallies and their flea markets which we attend
as opportunity presents itself.
Because of all the activities, we all began to meet new people
and developed new and very close friends. Speaking for myself,
I’ve found that, outside of relatives (which you can’t choose, of
course) my whole social life revolves around friends that I have met
through NJC.
What I am trying to get at, after all my rambling talk, is that the
NJC means a lot to me because of the friends I’ve made and what I
get out of it. I think that sometimes a new member comes to the
meetings, looks around, and says, “Geez, it seems like all these
guys are part of one click or another cause most of them don’t
seem to notice that I’m here”. My answer to that, as an old
hardcore member, is that it isn’t because we are snobs, but it’s
because there are so many guys I want to touch base with at a
meeting that I run out of time to meet and greet new people. It
maybe isn’t right, but that’s the way it works out.
The best and most satisfying way to get the most out of the
Chapter is to get involved. Attend the parades, even if you just ride
along. Volunteer when there is a need for someone to do a job (try
being the parade chairman for a year. That really gets you to meet
and know the troops). Volunteer to put on a program, or write an
article for the newsletter or whatever - but get involved - do
something for the NJC.
The rewards are an ever-expanding circle of friends you can call
on to help you find a manual or a part you need. Or maybe you just
need someone to sip a beer with you and talk about military
vehicles. The Chapter and the people are there. It’s up to you. You
will get benefits from the Chapter in the same proportions as the
efforts you put in.
together then one day we will say, ``We fought the good
fight. We finished the race We kept the faith.'' And to our
children and our children's children we can say, ``We
did all that could be done in the brief time that was given
to us here on earth” --Ronald Reagan
Well MTA Members…it’s that time of the year again
when MTA membership dues are collected. Over the
next three months we will provide a label like the one
mounted below.
The label will list all pertinent
information in the MTA Database about you and your
military vehicles including your membership dues. If
you have attended 5 or more MTA sanctioned events in
2004, your membership is free for 2005. If you haven’t,
please send your membership dues to MTA, P.O. Box
393, Budd Lake, NJ 07828. After you have paid your
dues the label will indicate that you have paid in the next
issue of the newsletter. MTA Members have until
st
February 1 2005 to pay their dues; otherwise they will
stop receiving the newsletter. If you want to make
changes or updates to your personal information,
please email them to membership@mtaofnj.us .
Dashing through the snow…
”The United States remains the last best hope for a
mankind plagued by tyranny and deprivation. America is
no stronger than its people - and that means you and
me. Well, I believe in you, and I believe that if we work
The Military Transport Association of North
Jersey wishes all its members and their
families a very happy, healthy Holiday!
CHRISTMAS' banners and waited for a response. More placards
on both sides popped up."
A spontaneous truce resulted. Soldiers left their trenches,
meeting in the middle to shake hands. The first order of business
was to bury the dead who had been previously unreachable
because of the conflict. Then, they exchanged gifts. Chocolate
cake, cognac, postcards, newspapers, tobacco. In a few places,
along the trenches, soldiers exchanged rifles for soccer balls and
began to play games.
It didn't last forever. In fact, some of the generals didn't like it
at all and commanded their troops to resume shooting at each
other. After all, they were in a war. Soldiers eventually did resume
shooting at each other. But only after, in a number of cases, a few
days of wasting rounds of ammunition shooting at stars in the sky
instead of soldiers in the opposing army across the field.
For a few precious moments there was peace on earth good
will toward men. All because the focus was on Christmas.
Happens every time. There's something about Christmas that
changes people. It happened over 2000 years ago in a little town
called Bethlehem. It's been happening over and over again down
through the years of time.
This year, Lord willing, it will happen again!
Roxbury Diner on Route 10 East. The diner is under new
management, and they had contributed monetarily to the 16th
Annual Historic Truck Show back in September. So it was kind of
nice to turn around and give them some of our business.
MTA members and their families met early at the diner on
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Sunday, October 24 2004. After a little overcast early in the
morning, it developed into a nice day, still overcast, but no rain for
the day. This was a relief because this time of year the weather is
always unpredictable.
The Roxbury Diner treated us well. Service was very good,
and the breakfast specials were well prepared, very good, and
provided something for everyone. So after a hardy breakfast, MTA
members and their families gathered outside in the parking lot for
the distribution of door prizes. MTA VP John Sobotka had done
another tremendous job with the Door Prizes, consisting of
pumpkin carving kits, Halloween decorations, single use cameras,
etc. All appropriately selected for this seasonal time. There was
literally, a small gift for each of us. After the door prizes were all
drawn, we all lined up in the parking lot with our vehicles and
began our convoyed towards Alstede’s Farm in nearby Chester.
MTA member Dave Young led the convoy and gave us a beautiful
ride on country back roads that led to the farm. The leaves were at
peak with their colors that made for a great visual backdrop to our
caravan.
Once we arrived at the farm, we parked in the upper corner of
the gravel parking lot. Our military vehicles immediately drew the
attention of the other farm customers. Each of us wound up giving
short lectures about each vehicle; it's history, etc. Each member
wound up giving quite a bit of time for this impromptu vehicle
show. But we all managed to escape and went onto pumpkin
picking. Kurt Alstede, owner of the farm, greeted us and extended
the use of his farm and facilities for future MTA events. "Farmer
Kurt" as he likes to be called, was totally delighted with the
display. He liked the idea that our group is preserving history by
restoring these vehicles and educating the public about them.
Kurt treated us real well, too, with a very generous 'special rate' for
all the pumpkins, apple cider, and mums, which were purchased.
A good outing and great time was had by all.
The 2004 Annual MTA Pumpkin Picking Trail Ride
By George Wagner
Long time MTA member, and past “Pumpkin Picking””
Coordinator, David Ahl had tried to setup "the usual" pancake
breakfast at the Ralston Fire Department in northwest New
Jersey. But shortly before the scheduled event, he found out that
the fire department is in the process of renovating their dining hall.
So a new location was sought. Dave recommended trying out the
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December 2004
As many of you know…packages of supplies, Christmas
trees, Christmas ornaments, and phone-cards are being sent
weekly by MTA Members Fred Schlesinger and John Dwyer to
our “Adoptees” in Iraq and also to other New Jersey National
Guardsmen serving in other areas of the world. This Holiday
Season, let’s take some time to remember all the people who
served in our Armed Forces…past, present and future.
Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 100 and 50 guns
and plenty of ammunition, also about 25,000 bales of
cotton." The gift, of course, wasn't the guns, the ammunition
or the cotton, but the beginning of the end of the Civil War.
“Chestnuts roasting on a open fire…
…Jack Frost nipping at your nose”
The most famous Christmas gift of the Civil War was sent by
telegram from William Tecumseh Sherman to Abraham
Lincoln on December 22, 1864. "I beg to present you as a
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“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for
the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every
cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that
every path may lead to peace.”--Agnes M. Pharo
December 2004
For Sale-CJ5 Parts-Hood, grille, radiator, top bows, winshield & frame,
seats, engine parts. Some parts may fit M38A1. $150 takes all. Call Tom
Weaver (973) 627-9448.
(11/04)
If you miss a meeting and want to post an item in the Classified
Advertising column of the newsletter, please feel free to call Dave
Steinert at (973)347-9091 or
you can email him
at:
steinert@worldnet.att.net.
Civil Air Patrol: Is a vital organization that prepares our youth morally,
physically and mentally as leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for adult
and cadet members who want to make a difference in their personal lives
while contributing to a strong America. Contacts: Passaic: (973)383-5047,
Morris: (917) 414-1381, Hunterdon: (908)284-9423, Somerset: (973)5394642 Website: http://www.njwg.gov/
For Sale-1942 Ford GPW-runs & drives well, excellent chassis, rough
body, asking $3995. 1953 Willys M606-Look-a-like CJ3B, excellent body
& chassis, V6 engine, 7.50 X 16 tires, fun jeep with twin exhaust stacks,
asking $5995. Call Stephen Yavorski at (973)481-5550.
(11/04)
For Sale- M817 5 ton CUMMINS powered dump truck, with winch and
level wind, $13,750. M35A2 DUMP TRUCK, WHISTLER TURBO DIESELAir shift, air ride seat, hard top, cab heat, front PTO winch, 85% tires,
REBUILD TAG DATED 1987, Heavy duty PTO driven hydraulic DUMP
HOIST 17 Ton Capacity, 42,623 miles, 335 hours $10,500. M813A2
Cargo Truck, *CUMMINS 250 DIESEL * Drop side bed, Air ride seat,
Cleaned and painted, solid condition HARD CAB TOP, Late Power
steering, showing 27,132 miles, 725 hours, Good tires, $7750. Dave
Newman (215) 598-8227 or dave@easternsurplus.net
(11/04)
For sale-MB Oil Pan, 2 small hole that can be welded. $30.00
John Peterson. (732) 317-2146
For Sale-MOPAR 318 engine, auto trans & radiator, $400 or BO. Call Jack
Pellington at (973) 838-1904. (10.04)
For Sale-1977 Dodge M880 pickup with cap, 95,000 miles, new front end
and tires, good body with spare parts-$3000. Located in Hopatcong, NJ,
call (973) 770-4759.
(10/04)
For Sale-104MM Ammo Boxes, $5 each. Jack McDevitt (845) 987-7796.
(10/04)
For Sale-Military Office Desk with hideaway typewriter shelf. Desktop
dimensions are 2' 10" x 3', approximately. I can email photos if interested.
$30.00. Call Sheila (973)827-7795.
(10/04)
For Sale-Space heater-torpedo shape-burns kerosene by “Knipco”, 110V
with thermostat control, $60. GI style wooden fold-up sleeping cot, $7.00.
GI metal gas cans, excellent condition, marked “USMC”, dated 1968,
$6.00 each. Call Harold Ratzburg at (973) 887-2574. (9/04)
For Sale-196? M416 trailer, good condition, surface rust needs paint and
light work, $500. 1984 Quadractor, a 4-wheel ATV, only 900 built, 1 of 90
supplied to the U.S. Army, good condition. Last used at the US Military
Academy, must see-$3000 or BO. Call John Sobotka at (973) 398-3692.
For Sale M416 Trailer for sale.Trailer has been disassembled, sand blast,
primed, painted reassembled, has new wiring harness and brake cable.
New drain plugs come with the trailer, needed to be installed. Asking
$700.00 - Contact Frank Eichenlaub at (908) 276-3412. (8/04)
For Sale-2000 Jeep Wrangler for sale. 81K miles, 4 WD, 4 Cyl, 5-Spd
manual. Hunter green w/black soft top. No dents, dings, or rust. Good
rubber all around and 2 extra tires included. New Sony AM/FM radio, clean
interior, 2" box hitch. Tinted rear windows. NJ Inspection good until Dec
2005. $7000 (but a discount for MTA members!) John Dwyer (908)3992853
(11/04)
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For Sale-Military Trailers, 5 available. Some rust but certainly salvagable
and very usable. Recent vintage. NOTE: NOT WWII type. $600 each,
photos available online at http://mil-trailers.mypicgallery.com. Items are
all located in Paterson NJ. Contact Ed for more info: (973) 779-6283
evenings or email at n2te@yahoo.com. (8/04)
For Sale- Government rebuilt M-37 DODGE engine, Model T-245,
complete with bell-housing, clutch and transmission. This engine was
rebuilt at the Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) in the early 1970s. Ran
excellent with good oil pressure when it was test-run by me. $1500. 00. Bill
Peaslee (732) 489-1012.
(10/04)
For Sale: M35 Chassis, drivetrain, engine, and wheels only. Also some
misc parts (bow brackets, etc). (sorry NO cab or rear bed. ONLY what you
see in the posted photos.) Item has been stored inside a locked container.
(NO RUST) Has been nicely painted OD green. Restoration project was
never completed. Now anxious to sell. Photos can be seen at
http://www.bigeddiem37-m35.mypicgallery.com Delivery can be arranged.
Asking $1800. Email at n2te@yahoo.com or Ed at (973) 779-6283
(evenings)
(10/04)
For Sale-1952 GMC M211 2-1/2 ton Cargo truck with 50 cal. MG.-$4500,
1958 M54 5-ton Cargo truck with gas Continental engine-$4500, 1969
M54A1 Mack diesel 5-ton Cargo truck with 50 cal. MG-$6000. 1945 Willy’s
MB Jeep, complete, runs- $3000. 1975 Chevrolet Automatic C60 Air Force
Tanker, $3000. M151 Jeep curtains-$50 a set. Complete M151 Jeep
engine-$250. Heavy duty tow bar -$200. 1964 American La France Fire
Truck, Class A Spartan Pumper (1000 gals per minute). Repowered in
1980 with a Detroit Diesel Engine 6-71N, new power steering, new clutch,
new air brakes, kept inside, good condition $6500. 3 heavy duty snatch
hooks-$200. Qty 1, 8 foot pickup cap, $150. Three M416 ¼-ton trailers,
$250 each., 2 Water Buffalos, good condition, $750 each. Call Wally
Carter after 7 PM (973) 366-5140.
(6/04)
For Sale - Delta ToolBox for small Furrin PickEmUp Truck, resin / plastic
type. Used, good condition, w/ key & locks, $40.00; NBC Decon bottle/kit
$45.00; Canvas Top Bow Brackets for large military trailer, several sets,
$8.00/set; Remanufactured Steering Box for MB Jeep, $100.00; WWI
Sleeping Bag, private issue, good condition $80.00; Heater Assembly for
Jeep CJ, 12 Volt, $30.00; Please view all these items at
http://home.att.net/~gmw.garage.sale/parts_for_sale.html or call George at
(973) 927-7616. (7/04)
For Sale: Special prices to MTA members ONLY: Dodge M37 Restoration
Guide with lots of how-to resto info and complete parts catalog, only $18.
Operator's Manual for M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, TM 9-2350-255-10-1
and 10-2, Dec. 1990, 2 vols, 700 pages, brand new in orig shrink wrap,
only $25 (price elsewhere $85).Many other books, novels, manuals and
back issues of Military Vehicles on my web site. Dave Ahl, (973) 285-0716,
E-mail: swapmeetdave@aol.com, web site: www.swapmeetdave.com.
Wanted-Dummy .50 Caliber MG for my HUMVEE. Pete Fagone.
(PPF@comcast.net).
Wanted-For M37-Metal bed racks for troop seats and cargo cover bows.
Please call Greg at (973) 263-1133.
Wanted-Parts for Willys CJ2A jeep. Need seats, emergency brake cable
w/bracket, etc. Email list or call Mike Shaw at (973) 228-5722 or email at
k2lre@aol.com.
Wanted-Two antennas for 1987 CUCUV. Call Donny at (908) 637-6080
eve. After 1800.
Wanted-Original M1911 Pistol-Call Tom McHugh at (908) 852-1964 or
email tmmchugh@msn.com.
Wanted-Still looking for chest straps for a US M2 Flame Thrower. Also
waist belt for the same. Call Greg at (908) 972-8375.
December 2004
Military Transport Association
Of North Jersey
P.O. Box 393
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Military Transport Association of North Jersey
A Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association
The Military Transport Association of North Jersey is a nonprofit organization for people interested in collecting,
restoring, displaying, and operating historic military
vehicles. Members of the club participate in 15 to 20 parades
every year as well as educational events, militaria and truck
shows, rallies, trail rides and visits to veteran’s homes.
Members also participate in projects such as restoring a
jeep for the National Guard Museum, the National Night Out,
USMC Toys for Tots campaign, fund raising for the National
WWII and Korean War Memorials, Boy Scout projects, and
National Guard recruiting campaigns.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month
at the Whippany American Legion Hall, Legion Place,
Whippany, NJ. You can come between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. to
eat pizza, sandwiches and enjoy other refreshments. Beer
and wine is available from the Legion Hall. The meeting
starts at 8:00 p.m. and is normally over by 9:00 p.m.
Join the MTA now and receive:
•
12 issues of the Motor Pool Messenger newsletter.
•
FREE classified sales and want ads in the
newsletter.
•
Notices of parades and events in which you can
participate.
•
FREE annual picnic and FREE annual pizza party.
•
FREE MTA embroidered patch (when you attend an
event).
MTA of NJ Newsletter
Page 8
To join the Military Transport Association, send this form (or
the same information on a blank sheet of paper) with $20.00
annual membership dues to the address below. Dues are for
the calendar year.
Name_______________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City, State, Zip_______________________________________
Telephone (________)________________________________
Email_______________________________________________
Military vehicle(s) owned_____________________________
Mail completed application with $20.00 annual dues to:
Military Transport Ass’n of North Jersey
P.O. Box 393
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
December 2004