M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

[gsimmons]

I would also like to see piccies.

[Peter Laidler]

And pics of Debbie for me too!

[alpaca andy]

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

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.

[alpaca andy]

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




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


Andrew

[gsimmons]

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

[WarPig1976]

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..

[Peter Laidler]

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 The last ones being withdrawn in 1966) I couldn't believe how anyone could have chosen a heavy.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".

[alpaca andy]

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






And I asked my lil girl Roxy if she wanted to go for a ride. She wasn't impressed and said no

[aqbill]

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

[alpaca andy]

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