8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Meet the people who lovingly restore, preserve, drive, and maintain historic military vehicles.

It was Harold’s boyhood dream to have a military Jeep. At 89, he has enjoyed my Jeep for many decades.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Don’t Tell His Wife!

Ray Splinter bought his Dodge WC-43 in 1949. He didn’t buy it to restore, but rather, to use it for a work and hunting truck. He has driven the Dodge for more than half a century.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

My WWII Dodge WC-43: Reliable service for more than a half-century

Tim Scobie always loved the 1-1/2-ton Chevrolet G-506. His dad drove one in the Army Reserves in the 1960s. When one came available for sale in Colorado, he snapped it up and hired MV Specialties of Hastings, Minnesota, to restore it.
4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

1942 G-506 (G71017) Chevrolet 1-1/2-ton Truck

Not just “another MB,” this particular Jeep has been in the same family since 1948. Daniel Gumz of North Judson, Indiana, recently restored the Jeep.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

All in the Family 1942 Willys MB

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's Who in the Military Vehicles Hobby: S.O.S.M.V. (Saving Old Stock Military Vehicles)

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's Who in Military Vehicles: Mechanical Mules of America

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Military Surplus

Military Vehicle Hobby Spotlight: Erik's Military & Industrial Surplus

George Baxter is president of Army Jeep Parts, Inc. He purchased the company from David Uhrig in 1989.
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s who in the Military Vehicles hobby: Army Jeep Parts, Inc.

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's who in the Military Trading hobby: Army Surplus Warehouse

Hayes Otoupalik with the iconic WWI US Model 1917 37mm 1 pdr cannon displayed along side of a German Big Bertha brass shell case. This one pounder is the only known example in private hands in the USA. Hayes says it is really a joy to shoot!
Who's Who

10 Questions with Hayes Otoupalik

John Ferrie
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Vintage Military Vehicles

Mark Smith
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: WarJeeps.com

Jens Butler
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Vintage Power Wagons

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts

Patrick Tipton with his daughter Siena on their Mule.
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Portrayal Press, LLC

Peter DeBella
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Peter Debella Jeep Parts

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Omix-ADA

From left to right: Tim, machinist / custom build tech, rebuild shop, Melissa, office manager / receptionist, PJ, sheet metal fabricator / body tech, Steven, sheet metal fabricator, body tech, painter, Chris, sheet metal fabricator / body tech / painter, Charles, M Series Rebuild owner, tech / rebuild shop.
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: M Series Rebuild LLC

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Memphis Equipment Company

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Kaiser Willys Auto Supply

Eastern Surplus Dave Newman
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Eastern Surplus and Equipment

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who’s Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: D&L Bensinger Military Vehicles Parts

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Rapco Parts Company

Carl Adelman
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Who's Who in the Military Vehicle Hobby: Adelman's Truck Parts & Sales

Dave and Judy
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Wilsons awarded for preserving MPs' memories

John Ferrie
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Spotlight on John Ferrie, Vintage Military Vehicles

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6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

An 'old Geezer’s' take on the Sussex Rally

A lifelong military history enthusiast, Terry Markarian has turned his passions into a successful business buying, selling, and restoring historic military vehicles.
Who's Who

10 Questions with Terry Markarian

Chet Krause
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Good-bye to a Legend

The M715 was used as the background for our “Save the Date” cards
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

Our M715 Kaiser Truck Wedding

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8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

10 Questions: With MV dealer Dave Newman

1968 marked the beginning of Universal Vintage Tire with the acquisition of the PJA (Petit Jean Attractions) tire molds and factory equipment. Since then, the company’s goal has been to provide a full line of tires to complement all of the finest antique and classic automobiles in the world. Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Universal Vintage Tire is now a leading worldwide supplier of quality tire products for the auto and historic military vehicle enthusiast.
8. Who's Driving? Military Vehicle Profiles

10 Questions with John Northeimer, Universal Vintage Tire

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Military Surplus

10 Questions on buying Military Surplus

A lifelong military history enthusiast, Terry Markarian has turned his passions into a successful business buying, selling, and restoring historic military vehicles.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

The M274 “Mule” Market: Q&A with Terry Markarian

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5. Two and a Half Ton Military Vehicles (CCKW, M135, M211, M35, etc.)

Deuce honors memories of Fire Support Base Illingworth

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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

Olive Drab Family: He can drive, but it's HER truck

Owner of Midwest Miltiary, John Bizal (left) and Currieworks entrepenuer, John Currie (right) have worked tirelessly to support fellow military vehicle collector, Gary Wirth, as he battles leukemia. Little did they know, however, they were about to give just a little bit more… (all photos courtesy of Jack Kane)
JAG File: All things History

Du bist ja ein Mensch!

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2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Restoring Historic Military Vehicles is his speciality

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7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Drive A Tank grows by 90,000 pounds

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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

These were Chet's Jeeps