Our GPW....."Ready for Duty"
The unit vehicle, outside of our Horse contingent, is a 1942 Ford GPW Jeep, frame # 86177 delivered from the Ford Flint, MI plant in December 1942. It is a typical GPW, restored to a "used" field condition. At Rockford Illinois 2007 event, it transported not only the members of the 10th, but addition Airborne and leg soldiers. At one point we had 10 GI's rolling on or off the battlefield, hanging on to her in various ways. Named for my wife (driver's prerogative), she also bears the hand painted art "Ready for Duty" on the passenger side. 75% of all parts are original to the vehicle, with replacements utilized only to bring it to a running condition. We hope to also outfit her with stretcher racks for possible duty as a field expedient ambulance for future events.
It is our hope to acquire an M29C Weasel tracked vehicle to utilize in our impression. If you know of one for sale in restorable, running condition, in the Midwest, for a reasonable price, please contact our C/O. Here is what we're looking for! (BMG optional)