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MTA of NJ Newsletter Page 1 November 2008 The MTA Meeting Minutes for October…...……………...….Page 2 The Collectors Corner………………………………...…….….Page 3 Winter Storage Tips………………………….………………….Page 4 Classifieds…………………………………..…………..………..Page 7

The MTA Meeting Minutes for … · Show Committee met to review plans for next years show. Some of the show details that Fran reviewed are: ... Mortar, 60mm Mortar, TD (all types)

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MTA of NJ Newsletter Page 1 November 2008

The MTA Meeting Minutes for October…...……………...….Page 2The Collectors Corner………………………………...…….….Page 3Winter Storage Tips………………………….………………….Page 4Classifieds…………………………………..…………..………..Page 7

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MTA 2008 Officers and Staff

President- Dave Ahl Tel: 973-285-0716 Email:[email protected]

Vice President-Linda Schwartz Tel: 973-635-2404

Treasurer-Ginnie McDevitt Tel: 845-987-7896

Membership Chairman-Fred Schlesinger Tel:973-228-7257 Email:[email protected]

Parade/Events Coordinator-Peter Schindo Tel: 201-444-3198 Email:[email protected]

Newsletter Editor-Dave Steinert Tel: 973-347-9091 Email:[email protected]

Web Master-George Wagner Tel: 973-927-7616 Email:[email protected]

2008 Sussex Show Chairman-Jim Moore Tel: 973-738-4624

ON THE COVER-Three WWII era Jeeps displayed at the 2008 WWII Weekend at Reading, PA. (Picture courtesy of David Steinert).

NOTICE: The November 2008 MTA monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 10th at the Whippany American Legion Post, Legion Place, Whippany, NJ. Refreshments at 7:00 PM, meeting begins at 8:00 PM.

Military Transport Association

Meeting Minutes for October 13TH 2008

President Dave Ahl opened the meeting at 8:00 PM with a pledge of allegiance. We also had a brief moment of silence and a prayer for our soldiers serving overseas. Previous minutes were approved. Treasury Report: Jack McDevitt reporting:

Operating Balance: $19,513 Swap Meet Balance: $14,760 Adoptee Balance: $ 2,959

Jack also advised members that they should have original receipts from vendors to submit to Ginnie or him for purchases for the spring show. ROB Report: John Sobotka informed the club that the WWII MTA Switcher Locomotive developed a leak in its radiator shortly after the Whippany Train Museum Show back in September. The cost of replacing the radiator is approximately $900. Also the locomotive needed the brakes replaced, which is another $400. The Morristown & Erie Railroad, who stores and also occasionally uses the locomotive volunteered to do the repairs if the MTA would split the costs. A motion was made to donate $650 to the repair of the locomotive, which was seconded and approved by the membership.

John also thanked Dave Ahl, Jack Bennett, Randy Emr and Jack White for supporting and attending a static display on September 13th at Hopatcong State Park in support of the Hopatcong C.E.R.T. Membership Report: Fred Schlesinger reported nothing new concerning the MTA membership. Dave Ahl mentioned he appreciated the membership list included in a recent issue of the newsletter. Adoptee Report: John Dwyer reported that the recently deployed National Guard troops from New Jersey are now in Iraq and receiving our care boxes. John mentioned that Dave Steinert works for Nucomm, Inc in Hackettstown and he started an Adoptees program there and the employees at Nucomm have donated several boxes of goods to fill our boxes being sent overseas. John also presented the club with an American Flag that was sent to the MTA by LTC. James A. Wisor, Jr. and flown over Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Newsletter Report: Dave Steinert thanked John Dwyer and Harold Ratzburg for last month’s article contributions to the newsletter. Website Report:. George Wagner was absent for this meeting, but Dave Ahl mentioned that there have been some design changes to the website homepage and members should visit the website at www.mtaofnj.org. Parade and Events Report: Peter Schindo reports that the Museum of Living History is paying for a static display of MTA vehicles at the Sparta Middle School on October 18, 2008. If you are interested contact Peter for details or check the events calendar on our web site. Dave Ahl asked the membership if there was any interest in the club doing the Morristown St. Patrick’s Parade in March, 2009. He volunteered to contact the Parade Committee in Morristown to inquire about our involvement. Also, some club members will be attending the Veteran’s Parade in NYC in November. MTA 2009 Swap Meet Report: Jim Moore reports that the Show Committee met to review plans for next years show. Some of the show details that Fran reviewed are:

• The Show will be Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th 2009.

• Al Mellini is having the dates changed on all the show signs and has volunteered to do the food again this year with perhaps moving to a bigger facility under the grandstand area.

• Ads are being placed in military vehicles related magazines.

• John Dwyer will be in charge of organizing the groups of re-enactors.

• Randy Emr will organize the military vehicle displays.

• The Show Committee is looking for someone to supervise operations at the front gate.

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• Fred Schlesinger volunteered to coordinate with the local Civil Air Patrol groups about doing many of the parking duties at the show.

• John Sobotka will coordinate with the C.E.R.T. for various areas of help at the show.

• Ken Coanshock will handle the audio wiring at the show.

Further discussion included suggestions for possible special show T-shirts and possibly inviting the Antique Truck Club and the Jeep Club of North Jersey. The Historical Construction Club and the Antique Farm Equipment Club will participate again this year. Jim mentioned that the next Show Committee meeting will be 6:00PM on Monday, November 10th at the Whippany Legion Hall right before the regular monthly MTA meeting. All members are invited. Jim also thanked Fran Antico for her dedication and hard work on the show. The attending membership followed with an enthusiastic applause. New Business: Fred Schlesinger announced a Ham Radio Course at the Red Cross building in Fairfield, NJ on Sunday, October 25th starting at 9:00AM with the test being at 5:00PM. Cost to attendees is $14. Fred also mentioned that he talked to the Director of Hunterton County Parks Commission about an event with the MTA scheduled for next year. It would involve a military vehicle display by the MTA with perhaps trail rides throughout the park. Tentatively scheduled for sometime in June or July of 2009. Old Business: Ken Coanshock talked about the subject of getting MTA banners for our vehicles to be displayed at parades. A few members volunteered to investigate vendors and prices. John Sobotka’s M151A2 Jeep won Best of Show for M-series vehicles at the Red Ball Show at Gilbert in September and Phil Suttile’s WWII Harley Davidson won in the WWII Motorcycle category. Congratulations to both!

Submitted by: Dave Steinert

The Mystery Calvary Bar for the Driver Award Badge

By Harold Ratzburg

About a year ago, I raised a question in the "Collector's Corner" about a Driver and Mechanic Award Badge that I had found at a gun show that had hanging below it a Mechanic's bar and a Calvary bar. (See photo) The Calvary bar did not make a lot of sense hanging on a Driver's Award badge so I put the question out asking if anyone had ever heard of or knew of some publication

authorizing such a bar. It was felt that it could be just a PX item that someone had crafted to dress up a GI's uniform.

Low and behold, some one did come up with the answer. It was none other than John Dwyer who is much more of a computer Guru than I am and with his military background knew where to look. His complete answer to my question is posted below. The information that John provided is certainly as much as you will ever need to know, and probably more than you even want to know, but here it is! John writes: Well Harold, This one has turned out to be one of those items that soldiers "purchase" rather than earn. It seems that "Cavalry" was never an authorized qualification, however, I have seen soldiers who passed the Cavalry Scout qualification course wearing the badge… even some senior officers. Similarly, badges for individual types of weapons were never authorized, but you will find soldiers wearing bars for "M1", "M14", "M16" instead of "RIFLE." Soldiers purchase these from dealers who are happy to sell them - regardless of correctness. I researched back to the 1920's to see if it was EVER authorized. No it was not. Here is the research from the Army Institute of Heraldry: Army Marksmanship Badges by the Institute of Heraldry, US Army Qualification Bars. Bars with the following inscriptions are currently authorized for display on the badges: Rifle Machinegun Submachine Gun Rocket Launcher Small Bore Pistol Pistol Field Artillery Grenade

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Mortar Missile AA Artillery Tank Weapons Carbine Bayonet Aeroweapons Auto Rifle Flamethrower Recoilless Rifle Small Bore Rifle

Inscription formerly authorized on qualification bars:

1921:

Rifle - A Automatic Rifle C.A. Gunner

Changes in 1922:

Added: Sword Rifle - B Pistol Inf Howitzer Pistol - M Rifle - C Machine Gun F.A. Gunner Pistol - D Rifle - D Mine Gunner Delete: Pistol

Changes in 1924:

Consolidated all rifles to Rifle, added Machine Rifle, Tank Weapons, C.W.S. Weapons, Bayonet

Changes in 1926:

Added Aerial Gunner, Aerial Bomber

Changes in 1928:

Added Grenade

Changes in 1941:

Deleted Sword, added Small Bore Rifle, Small Bore Pistol, Submachine Gun, Small Bore MG.

Changes in 1944:

Added Carbine, Antitank, 81mm Mortar, 60 mm Mortar, TD 75mm, TD 57mm, TD 3 inch

Changes in 1948:

Added Recoilless Rifle, Mortar. Deleted Pistol D, Pistol M, Mines, C.W.S. Weapons, Aerial Gunner, Aerial bomber, Small Bore MG, Antitank, 81mm Mortar, 60mm Mortar, TD (all types)

Changes in 1951:

Added Submarine Mines

Changes in 1972:

Added Aeroweapons

Prior to 1951 regulation, the titles of the badges were Marksman and 2d Class Gunner; Sharpshooter and First Class Gunner and Expert. I hope this helps. It opened my eyes! John Dwyer.

Winter Storage Tips By David H. Ahl

If you live in a northern climate, you probably tuck your collector vehicle into bed after the last parade in November and don’t wake it up until the crocuses appear in April. The good news is that the vehicle isn’t exposed to ice and salt. The bad news is that lubricants continue to oxidize; moisture collects in the brake system, fuel tank, and elsewhere; rust actually accelerates; mold and mildew (and sometimes mice) get inside; belts, hoses, and wiring dry out and crack; and, in general, overall deterioration speeds up. Some of the worst problems are caused by an unexpected source: the floor of your garage. Concrete floors sweat, and gravel and dirt floors give off moisture

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that will literally drench the underside of your vehicle causing rust, corrosion, and mildew. Needless to say, this situation is even worse if you store your vehicle outside. One solution is to get a large piece of heavy plastic, say 10' x 20', clean the floor, and lay the plastic on it. On top of that put some old carpet; ask a carpet shop for the old carpet they remove when installing a new one. Then put a piece of absorbent mat or cardboard beneath the engine and drive line to catch the inevitable drips.

Some people recommend heating the storage area to around 50 and equipping it with a dehumidifier, which sounds expensive but is probably not when weighed against the cost of repairing a $20,000 vehicle. Others say that normal temperature cycling in a garage is okay. Once your storage area is ready, you can prepare your vehicle for its long nap. Here is a list of recommendations culled from several sources. You don’t necessarily have to do every one; use common sense in choosing the ones that apply to your particular vehicle. 1. Inspect, Fix, and Drive. Carefully look over your entire vehicle and list areas that require attention before storage, such as leaks, frayed wires, or missing bolts. Make fixes where needed. When everything is fixed, take the vehicle out for a drive of at least 15 miles. This ensures that everything is limbered up and that the transmission, transfer, and differential gears are thoroughly coated with oil.

2. Mechanical Items. Check the operation of hinges and latches. Operate the windows, glove box, and tool compartments. Lubricate these items with white lithium grease to ensure proper operation after storage.

3. Fluids. Change oil and oil filter to remove any moisture in the system. Top off the gas tank and add a fuel stabilizer; filling up will prevent moisture from collecting in the fuel tank, and the stabilizer will prevent gum and varnish formation. Top up the cooling system with a 50/50 blend of coolant; flush and refill if it hasn’t been done for more than three years. Consider adding a cooling system stabilizer. Check and top up the brake system, transmission, transfer case, and differentials. 4. Engine. Clean the engine compartment with a good grease remover. Inspect the spark plugs and plug wires. With the plugs removed, squirt a small amount of light oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine for a few seconds to fully coat the cylinder walls with the oil. 5. Battery. Disconnect the battery cables, negative first, and remove the battery or batteries. Clean the outside of the battery with a commercial corrosion remover or a solution of baking soda and water to remove and neutralize any acid deposits. Be careful not to get any of the solution inside the battery! Check the fluid level of the cells and top up with distilled water if necessary. Bring the battery inside and place it on a wooden board in a well-ventilated area. Put a trickle charger on it every month or so to keep it at peak charge. Or consider installing an electronic pulse battery maintainer, which is what the military now uses. 6. Underside. Spray all rubber parts—exhaust hangers, suspension components, brake hoses, etc.—with a protectant such as 303 or Armor All. Spray chassis parts and mechanical components with a metal preservative such as Boeshield T-9 or even WD40.

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7. Exhaust. Fill a porous container, such as an old sock, with charcoal or get a bag of activated desiccant and stuff it into the end of the tailpipe. This will absorb moisture and deter mice. Don’t forget to remove this in the spring! In fact, right now tape a large note on your steering wheel that says, "CHECK TAILPIPE!"

7. Suspension. Sources differ on whether a vehicle should be raised off the floor on jack stands or blocks to take the weight off the springs and tires. Certainly it’s a good idea, but for average winter storage it isn’t really necessary. 9. Tires and Wheels. The same sources that like jack stands also recommend removing the wheels and tires from the vehicle. Whether you do or not, you should clean both the inner and outer sidewalls of the tires and then spray on a protectant (303 or Armor All) to prevent cracking and rot. Clean the wheels and pay particular attention to anything that might attract moisture. To prevent flat spots from developing on your tires you can increase the tire pressure to about 20 pounds over normal. Again, don’t forget to lower it again before taking the vehicle out on the road (another note on your steering wheel). 10. Brakes. Glycol (DOT 3) brake fluid can absorb up to 3% of its weight in water per year, and that moisture always seems to collect in the most expensive parts of the brake system. You can minimize this by bleeding your brakes to remove any moisture that would cause pitting and corrosion of internal brake parts. For a more lasting fix, switch to silicone (DOT 5) brake fluid; in either case, be sure your fluid is topped up and the filler tightly closed. Replace broken springs and clips. Lubricate parts, including caliper slides and guide pins with a silicone grease. Do not set the parking brake. 11. Interior. Vacuum the interior: floor, seats, bed. Seats hold an irresistible attraction for mice and other rodents. Spread some mothballs around (mice don’t like their odor) and put some mouse traps around the seats and in the bed. Check the traps occasionally and replace as needed. You probably don’t have to worry about leather and carpets as you would with a car, but if you have floor mats, remove them for storage and make sure the places where they

were are completely dry. Keep the windows partially open to allow air circulation. 12. Canvas Tops and Seats. The best place to store canvas is on the vehicle under tension. Keep your tops and curtains strapped down and make sure all of the fasteners are affixed and the ropes tied down. If you store your vehicle outdoors, remove water, snow, or ice when it accumulates on the canvas top. New canvas is treated with a preservative that inhibits mildew and dry rot. This wears off but can be renewed with an application of a canvas preservative. This can be used on both exterior and interior canvas.

13. Vinyl Tops, Doors, and Seats. All vinyl should be cleaned thoroughly before storage. Wash with detergent and clean tar and stubborn spots off with a cleaner like Xenit. Vinyl parts are best stored on the vehicle, because this prevents creases and indentations from setting in. 14. Wood Seats and Rails. Check all wood parts for damage—dry rot, gouges, cracks, and insect destruction. Remove any rot, fill holes and cracks with wood filler or Plastic Wood, and apply several costs of a wood preservative. Repaint the repaired areas. 15 Exterior. Using a bug and tar remover like Tarminator to clean off all tar, grease, and bugs. Wash the vehicle thoroughly with a car wash detergent. If you have a glossy finish, put on a coat of wax. Otherwise, just make sure the vehicle is thoroughly dry before putting it away. 16. Cover. There is so much debate on the pros and cons of car covers, that I’m not going to offer an opinion. Pros: outside, covers keep sunlight, rain, snow, dust, rodents, bird droppings, and other stuff off your car; inside they protect primarily against dust and mice. Cons: waterproof covers, especially plastic ones, not only keep water out but keep moisture trapped in; breathable covers are better. Covers tend to act as cozy homes for moths, insects, vermin, and rodents that manage to get inside.

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To add or remove listings from the Classifieds, please email Dave Steinert at [email protected] or call 973-347-9091.

For Sale-Fall 2008 special.*****Resin guns*****M1919 .30 caliber air-cooled, $185.00, M16A1 $125.00, M16A2 $125.00. While supplies last. Bill (732)-489-1012 e-mail: [email protected] (11/08)

For Sale-9-ton Tag Along Trailer, 8-years old, great shape, $3000. Three M35A2, soft tops, air ride seats, good rubber, troop seats and cargos covers, $3000-$5000. M37 parts-used and NOS, please call with your needs. Don Covart, 973-390-4876. (11/08)

For Sale-1967 M416 ¼-ton trailer, good condition, no dents, little surface rust, but needs paint. Has National Guard made metal top, $800. 1986 M1009 Blazer, 118K, camo color, good condition, has radio racks, antenna mounts, engine block heater, manual and spare parts. Clear NJ Title. Call John Sobotka, 862-266-6284. (11/08)

For Sale-Jeep MB grill with all the lights, $225. Call Tom Weaver at 973-627-9448. (11/08)

For Sale-I have extra HMMWV parts for sale that came with the vehicle I recently purchased. I have a complete rear fender, front kick plate, brake braces, 200 amp alternators, 6.2L engine in canister and power steering pumps for CUCV. Please call and ask about what’s available. Peter Schindo, 201-348-7565. (10/08)

For Sale-1972 M35A2-$2900, 1970 M109 (Shop Van)-$2800, 1967 Mule-$4000, 1956 International Harvester farm tractor, restored-$4000. Call Jude Meehan 732-528-5422. (8/08)

For Sale-1968 M51-A2 5-ton Dump. New clutch, wire harness and tailgate. Has cargo cover on dump. Many spare parts and manuals. Looks and runs great, $8000. 1962 M422A1, American Motors Mighty Mite, fully restored, great runner, rare and only 2,400 made, $8000. Both located in Ridgefield, CT, about 1 hour north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Call Charlie Popp, 203-438-3459. (6/08)

For Sale- Front and rear axle assembly for MB or M38, $90 each. Core engine blocks will fit CJ, MB, M38 and F Head block for M38A1, $75 each. Alaskan lumber making chain saw ATT, $50. Chevy running gear for 1953 1-ton pick-up truck. Engine will fit 1-1/2 ton truck. Many misc. jeep body parts, call Tom Weaver 973-627-9448. (6/08)

For Sale-M38A1 tub. Original but poor conditon. Lots of rust and holes. Great for the serious restorer. Photos on request. Pick-up only in Denville, NJ. $500 or best offer. Call Al Mellini at 973-723-2166. (5/08)

For Sale:1949 Dodge power wagon transmission with power take off, make offer. 1941 Ford. 1-1/2 ton pickup, with Marmon Herrington 4-wheel drive, not running but complete, needs resto. Also have 1945 parts truck, make offer. Call 718-429-7590 Peter Mark. (5/08)

For Sale-For those members who might be interested in synthetic lubricants and related products for their military and personal vehicles, they can try my website, www.LUBE-1.com. Jonathan Frank, 201-568-7854.

For Sale -1943 Dodge WC-54 3/4 ton Ambulance--- with winch. Vehicle has 2 speed transfer case from a WC-63, Engine rebuilt in 2002, new rear doors and all new gages, good condition tires with new tubes, new wiring harness and side windows and windshield. Body sandblasted and repainted but paint has faded and needs touchup. Lots of Extras included. Vehicle is located in Carmel, NY -----Asking $17,500----- Phone "Mark Tolf" at 845-225-1405, cell phone 845-531-9577, email [email protected]

For Sale-M38 parts, painted OD spare tire rim-$35, OD front bumper-$35, distributor cap-$5, brake and clutch pedal arms-$10 for both. Call Art Hornung @908-852-0272. (8/08))

For Sale: 2 M-1009 Blazers in good condition, Bill of sale only, call for details. $2500.00ea. Blazer rear bumpers w/pintal and mounting brackets, no blackout lights or clevises, $125.00. Blazer rears, 3.08 locking in very good condition, $200.00ea. Blazer front rears, 3.08 locking complete in V/G cond.,$150.00ea. Seats, M-1009 blazer no plastics, seats in V/G used condition sold in pairs only $125.00. Transmission, TH-400 untested but fluid looks great, $175.00. Fuel Tank in excellent condition, no sender, $50.00. Straps in like new condition, $40.00 pair. Windshields, $35.00ea. Drive shafts, rear $35.00, front, $50.00. Complete nose w/blackout drive light, brush guard, blackout in bumper, bridge tag.etc.no radiator, $500.00. Transfer case, $125.00. Fiberglass rear top in v/g condition, $50.00ea.This is just a small sampling of the M-1009 blazer parts that I have available call me for any other parts that you might need that aren't listed here. Dan Werner [email protected] or 570-350-2765. (09/07).

For Sale-M35 Rims-$40.00 each. Pad locks (Steel)-$12.00 each. M211/M135 Rims-$40.00 each. Pad locks (Brass)-$17.00 each. Bias Rims M998-$50.00 each. Field Desk-$ 25.00 each. 2 ½ /5 ton Troop seat hardware-$6.00. Run flat alum ring for M998-$17.00 each. Drip pans extreme cold-$6.00 each. 5-ton cargo cover (green) NOS-$225.00. Kevlar helmets-$45.00 each. Silverware-$1.25. Sleeping bags cold weather-$55.00 each.M998 air filter-$30.00. Bomb rack 2 ½ /5 ton-260.00. Seals for M900A2 5 ton. Field file cabnets-$12.00 each (Vietnam era). Outer axle seal-$12.00. Antenna rope-$6.00. Front air seal-$12.00. Lug wrenches & bars 2 ½ /5 ton-$20.00 each. Inner axle seal-$12.00. Reflector trangles-$12.00 each. Water cans, metal-$20.00 ea. Blister bags-$30.00. Call John at 732-317-2146 or [email protected] (9/07)

For Sale-Prices Reduced-New vinyl .50 cal MG cover (not canvas), $100. 2-1/2-ton and 5-ton used truck canvases-$250 each. 1975 Chevrolet Automatic C60 Air Force Tanker, $100. M151 Jeep curtains-$50 a set. Jeep rims-$50 with tire and tube-$100. Heavy duty tow bar -$150. 1964 American La France Fire Truck, Class A Spartan Pumper (1000 gals per minute). Repowered in 1980 with a Detroit Diesel Engine 6-71N, new power steering, new clutch, new air brakes, kept inside, good condition $3000. 8” snatch block-$75. Boarding ladder-$25, 8ft. pick up cap-$100, Water Buffalos, good condition, $500. M105 trailers, $250 each. Tandem car trailer-$750, Search Light trailer-2 spots and new generator-$500. 30 ft. Army Box trailer with drop sides, tandem 9:20 tires-$500. Jeep pedestal gun mount-$250. Call Wally Carter between 7PM and 8PM (973) 366-5140. (7/06)

For Sale: Looking for a military vehicle? From projects to ground-up Restorations and everything in between! Check out: WWW.USMILITARYVEHICLES.COM

Wanted-Jeep Wrangler for Restoration Vintage 1985 to 1995--Engine and Automatic Tranny should be operational, body may be poor but restorable. Contact: Art Frost, 973-386-1490 or [email protected]

WANTED-Tail gate assembly for a M-1009 Blazer-Call Paul Wadeson, (607)537-2275.

WANTED-Parade ready WWII Command Car w/or without winch. Call Bob Benson at 973-293-7101.

WANTED: Coleman camping lanterns or stoves, any condition. Cash paid. Call Jake (201)-874-5044.

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Military Transport Association Of North Jersey

P.O. Box 393 Budd Lake, NJ 07828

The Military Transport Association of North Jersey is a non-profit organization for people interested in collecting, restoring, displaying, and operating historic military vehicles. Members of the club participate in 15 to 20 parades every year as well as educational events, militaria and truck shows, rallies, trail rides and visits to veteran’s homes. Members also participate in projects such as restoring a jeep for the National Guard Museum, the National Night Out, USMC Toys for Tots campaign, fund raising for the National WWII and Korean War Memorials, Boy Scout projects, and National Guard recruiting campaigns. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at the Whippany American Legion Hall, Legion Place, Whippany, NJ. You can come between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. to eat pizza, sandwiches and enjoy other refreshments. Beer and wine is available from the Legion Hall. The meeting starts at 8:00 p.m. and is normally over by 9:00 p.m. Join the MTA now and receive:

• 12 issues of the Motor Pool Messenger newsletter. • FREE classified sales and want ads in the

newsletter. • Notices of parades and events in which you can

participate. • FREE annual picnic and FREE annual pizza party. • FREE MTA embroidered patch (when you attend an

event).

Next MTA Meeting Monday, November 10th At the Whippany American Legion! To join the Military Transport Association, send this form (or the same information on a blank sheet of paper) with $20.00 annual membership dues ($25.00 for Family Membership) to the address below. Dues are for the calendar year. Name_______________________________________________ Address____________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________ Telephone (________)________________________________ Email_______________________________________________ Military vehicle(s) owned_____________________________ Mail completed application with $20.00 annual dues to:

Military Transport Ass’n of North Jersey P.O. Box 393

Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Military Transport Association of North Jersey A Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association