M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

I would also like to see piccies.[emoji3]

And pics of Debbie for me too!

the german type copy. its a match to the water one i have already on it other than the lid.

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Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz

Are you looking for the "early" jerry-cans with the separate bottom piece and screw-type cap, or the later ones that were a closer copy of the German, (hence "Jerry" can), two-piece stamped body and quick-release cap?

My brother scored one of the "vintage" ones many years ago and I have seen very few others except in the hands of hard-core collectors.

The allied use of the "Jerry-can" started in the North African desert, as far as I can work out. Fuel for British forces was supplied in bulk, or in 4 gallon drums, colloquially referred to as "flimsies", for reasons that now seem obvious. "Liberated" Jerry-cans were a hot item and enthusiastically sought by anyone wanting to not irrigate the desert with precious fuel (or water). LRDG and SAS vehicles were usually adorned with a generous supply of them.

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I finally got the last gas can i needed, almost mint. Just needed to paint. Also a big surprise, 2 more 1919s fell into my lap!!

I think i can finally say I have enough machineguns. Unless i buy another APC :D

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And now the reason the local authorities would like me to call ahead before taking her out for a spin on the road
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Andrew

They don't really have a very good sense of humour about such things do they.

Ohhh, to go to a Starbucks drive-through just once with you Andy...Yeah, two LARGE black COFFEES, thanks....
It's the little things in life..:madsmile:

The Browning M1919's and our L3 rear sear guns were my bread and butter tank machine guns. When I saw my first BESA (by then obsolete of course. The last ones being withdrawn in 1966) I couldn't believe how anyone could have chosen a heavy. complex, piston operated and so non-versatile BESA over the sooooo ultra reliable Browning 1919's! And still going strong..... just so long as you leave them in .300".

It was nice out yesterday so I got some fresh shots with the guns on.

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And I asked my lil girl Roxy if she wanted to go for a ride. She wasn't impressed and said no
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Andy, you are a persevering man bar none! I've seldom been so impressed and, as if to cement the impression, you're a dog lover too. A renaissance man indeed. We are all indebted to you...and Roxy...and Mrs. Andy...and Canada...etc.

Cheers

And here is the wife (Kelly) for those that may be curious as to what woman would put up with me