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Military Vehicles Magazine Tech Tips: knocks, tachs, enhanced HMMWVs and more

By Steve Turchet
WIllys Slat Grille MB restored by Tim King photographed on snow-covered field.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Details for an accurate WWII Willys "Slat Grille" MB Jeep Restoration

By Timothy King
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1. Military Vehicle Buyer's Guides

Clicking "Buy it Now" on a historic Military Vehicle can be more expensive than you think

By John Adams-Graf
Alan Christenson about six years to restore his 1942 GPW.
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Do you wonder if you can restore that old army truck or jeep?

By John Adams-Graf
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

One man's answer to the question "Why do You Restore WWII Jeeps?"

By J. Carl Laney
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 in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Terry Markarian

By John Adams-Graf
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Pulled from a river in Poland

By Mike Eppinger
This is how the WC-52 looked when I bought it—sight, unseen. I wondered, “What have you got your self into, Chris?”
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Knowing when to say, “Uncle.”

By Chris Causley
This rare Dodge WC-60 was located in Minnesota before returning to Europe in time to display—fully restored—on Juno Beach for the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

WWII WC-60 3/4-ton M2 Emergency Repair Truck

By Rob Nieuwpoort
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2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

HMV Body Work Basics

By Kerry Bernstein
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

By John Adams-Graf
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2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

WW2 3/4-ton Truck Bought "Sight Unseen"

By Chris Causley
Medal planchet showing discoloration from price tags being applied to reverse.
Preservation and Conservation

Military Antique Collection Preservation Boo-Boos

By John Adams-Graf
While many of us in the old car hobby dream of stumbling across a dusty but otherwise all-original vehicle in a barn, it’s a very rare occurrence. That is not to say that it doesn’t happen.
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Bringing home a 'barn find'

By Steve Turchet
It may appear to be a total loss, but this M100 was something that could provide the basis for a useful piece of equipment.
9. Military Trailers

Salvaged Trailer: M100 converted into an artillery ammo trailer

By Dennis Dop
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

From field to finish: M38A1C Recoilless Rifle Jeep

By John Adams-Graf
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7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Buying a Sherman tank? Here's what you need to know.

By John Adams-Graf
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2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

NEW PRODUCT: MB, GPW distributors from original parts

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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3. Paint, Markings, and Camo for Military Vehicles

PAINT PREPARATION DO's AND DON'Ts

By David Doyle

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