MOTORPOOL

2011 CMVPA MOTORPOOL

CMVPA HQ
ROB JOPEK - 70 M813 5 TON


GEORGE CAPPELLO - 53 M37


JOE DEBOSE - 85 M1009


DANIEL VESTER - 85 M1009


JIM BARKEY - 94 M35A3


RICK HUFHAM - M35A2



A COMPANY

LEWIS "SONNY" KARRIKER - 52 M38


MARVIN JONES - 1966 M151A1


DON SHUPE - 44 WC51 W/ WWII 1 TON TRAILER


NOVARO & JAN NICHOLS




BOBBY HARRISON - M151


MIKE HINSON - 45 WILLS MB


DON CREASON - 79 M816 & 54 R2 CRASH TRUCK




BRANDON JONES - 1986 HMMWV


JAMES JOHNSON III - M211 AND M3512




MIKE BROWN - FORD GPW


MARK AND CAROLYN CORRIHER - 42 US AA SEARCH LIGHT


BRAD PATTON - 46 CJ3A


LOWELL MILLER - 1952 M38


CHARLES MILLER - M38A2 & 45 GPW




TIM MORTON - M35A2


ROGER SELLERS - M37

B COMPANY

MARTY NAPIER - 1971 AM GENERAL M35A2 - LIL LASS


CWO3 CHUCK PHILLIPS


START HOGAN - 85 USAF M35A2C & 43 GPW




NICK BENNETT - 85 M1009 CUCV


JOHN HEDGEPETH - 45 WLA, 41 WC12 & 42 GPW
 







NCVHPA - 67 M151
NORTH CAROLINA VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOC.


DAVE HOWES - 66 M35A2 W/W


BARRY DAMMING - 66 M35A2


MICHAEL & ELLEN SMITH - 98 M35A3


MIKE GRIFFIS - 72 M35A2C


TODD BLACKBURN - 1972 M35A2


TOM CUNNINGHAM - 43 WILLYS MB


WILL FUTCH - 71 M35A2 W/W


JOE HARRIS - M817


DANNY TILLEY - M151


CHARLE BULLOCK - 52 M37 AND 6 M35A2'S






BOBBY ADAMS - 54 M37


COREY WALTERS - 45 GPW & M813

MATT FEIDEN - 42 283 EC


BRANDON HOLLIDAY - 2006 ROAD KING
USMC MEDAL OF HONOR TRIBUTE MOTORCYCLE


JOEL WATSON - 86 M1009 & M998 HMMWV





C COMPANY

HUGH KENNEDY - DUKW, HMMWV & M38A1
2010 CMVPA PRE 70 MILITARY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR






STEVE BELANGER - 42 HARLEY DAVIDSON WLA, BSA M20 & 43 JAMES ML




 

CRAIG FICHEL - 85 M1009


TONY SPATARO - 1942 MB


KEVIN BARTLETT - 1941 HARLEY DAVIDSON WLA
2009 CMVPA MILITARY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR


DUANE BRANCH - 68 M35A2C W/W



SOUTH CAROLINA CMVPA

TODD HERGOTT




WENDOL MOORE - 1986 M1008


O COMPANY

JAMES THOMPSON - 72 M35A2C


ZACHARY KELIIHOOMALU - 1986 M1009


EARL P - 1986 M1009 CUCV


IAN DEGRAFF - 86 M1028

CMVPA WIKI

M1009 (CUCV) - Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle – a diesel powered GM 6.2 liter engine ¾ ton military modified Chevrolet/General Motors K5 Blazer. Produced for the U.S. military from 1983 to 1986, it was designed to provide standard tactical mobility and to carry passengers. It had many uses in Command and Control or other functions. The M1009 differs from the civilian Blazer in that it has a heavier spring in the suspension and has no air conditioning. Eventually was replaced all together by the HMMWVs.

M1008 - The 1 ¼ ton diesel powered M1008 was the CUCV in basic truck form. It was also produced from 1983 to 1986 by Chevrolet/General Motors for simple troop and cargo transport, most seen with troop seating up to eight in the bed. Some of the unique accoutrements to a CUCV are the military brush bars and tow hooks front and rear, as well as a pintle hitch. These trucks were rated to tow 3,000 pounds and were often used to tow the M101 3/4 ton trailer.

HMMWV - High Mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle or “humvee” which is what most know it by. Made famous by CNN during the first Gulf War, it is now what most people associate with when they think of a military vehicle. From its introduction in 1983 until present, the basic M998 is a staple of the American Armed Forces today just as the Army Jeep was in WWII. It was intended to replace tactical vehicles in the ¼ -to 1 ¼ - ton range, and as the names implies, perform a variety of functions. The HMMWV has been made into numerous variants to fit the mission. The initial series was powered by GM 6.2 liter engines and the most recent ones boast a 6.5 liter. From troop carriers to armament carriers to ambulances this vehicle has done it all. There is no way to possibly tell all the variants of this great vehicle, but to see the most complete list go here:
http://www.olive-drab.com/od_mvg_hmmwv_variants.php

Dodge M37 - Right after WWII the Army needed a vehicle to bridge the gap between the Jeeps and the much larger deuces, and something to replace the WC’s of WWII. The first M37 rolled off the line in 1951 and remained in production until 1968, and over 115,000 were produced. It served extensively throughout the Korean War and during Vietnam. Powered by a Dodge T245 straight 6-cylinder into a 4-speed manual transmission. Unlike the previous WC’s the M37 was produced with a simple truck bed making it able to perform numerous tasks. As with most vehicles produced for the armed forces there were many variants to perform different tasks.

Dodge WC-51 - The ¾ ton Dodge is most likely only second to Jeeps in popularity with collectors. These trucks had their roots with the earlier ½ ton Dodge trucks, but the military was left wanting more. The WC-51 and WC-52 were cargo trucks with the WC-52 equipped with a Braden MU-2 winch. They were both powered by the Dodge T-214 6 cylinder engine. There were a variety of trucks in this series - cargo trucks, command cars, ambulances, even equipped with anti-tank weapons. Some 123,000 of these were made, and were widely used during and after WWII by the U.S. and other Allied nations.

M35A2 - When most people think of post-WWII 6x6 vehicles they think of the M35. Originally developed by Reo Motors, this truck has been built by numerous other firms. The M35 introduced the dual rear wheels and bed without wheel wells to the series. In this form it would serve the military for over 30 years. Now being powered by the Caterpillar diesel engines, it ensures that these trucks will serve well into the future. The M35A2 engines are multi-fuel engines and are more reliable than the previous M35A1 engines. All of these trucks can run through water 30 inches deep without modification. Due to its service length and popular size, there are more variants of this series than any other vehicle in the U.S. Arsenal.

M151A1 - (The Mutt) A successor to the M38 and the Korean War, it was produced from 1959 through 1982, and served through the Vietnam War. This new Kaiser Jeep Corporation M151 was one with a redesigned and strengthened suspension. Mostly aimed at better control (due to numerous rollovers) and to carry heavier loads. Two variants were made including a 106mm recoilless riffle and the designated M718 extended-body ambulance.

M38 - These Jeeps replaced the WWII models known as MB’s and GPW’s. This M38 model was known as model MC by Willys. These were slightly larger, with more driver room and significant improvement in the transmission. Two of the most distinguishable characteristics are the one-piece windshields (rather than the two-piece glass of the MB and GPW) and protruding headlights, instead of the recessed ones on earlier Jeeps.

M816 - A medium wrecker truck that was used to return disabled vehicles for repair and to free stuck or mired vehicles. Capable of loading and unloading up to 20,000 pounds, it was most seen removing or replacing engines, gun tubes, power packs and generators, as well as munitions. The hydraulicly powered boom could be extended from 10 feet to 18 feet. The rear suspension on this truck was different than that of similar ones in that it had a beam above the springs to limit spring deflection. Also available on this beast is a 45,000 pound tested winches on both the front and back.

R2 Crash Truck - With its official title: Truck, Fire, Airplane, Forcible Entry, Type R-2; it was never the most common of the M-37 body with only 308 ever made. Its specialized body was not versatile and was made of aluminum, so scrapping reduced its numbers even more. The bright red color and unusual body shape make the R-2 stand out from the ordinary MV. The R-2 was built by ACF-Brill under contract on a Dodge built chassis. Oneida Products (yes, the silversmiths) built its unusual body. Quick opening sides on either side housed an extensive array of tools. Swinging rear doors also housed more axes and tools used for forcible entry as well as the 20 foot ladder which was housed by the odd sloping roof. This was quite military vehicle.

GMC M211 - A transition model between the CCKW’s of WWII and the modern M35 model. The M211 was the second model in this series and was intended for mostly on-road cargo carrying unlike its brother the M135, the more general purpose truck. It had a flat floor (no wheel wells) and was mounted higher than the M135 bed. The M211 was powered by a GMC 302 with about 120 horsepower.

GPW - After the Jeep design was standardized, the anticipation for more was overwhelming. Ford was liscened to build copies of the Willys design, which Ford designated GPW. The G meaning government contract vehicle, the P indicated its 80 inch wheelbase, and the W meaning it was the Willys-designed engine. With so many plants making this body, all had to meet and decided on the best parts of each and incorporated them into one body, now known as the composite body. It was used by both Ford and Willys from 1944 onward. 277,896 of the GPW’s were produced by all factories.

WC-12 - This was the G-505 half-ton series of early 4x4 Dodge trucks that included the WC-1,5,12,14,40. They were all basically pickups with closed cabs and express bodies. They represented quite the improvement over the previous Dodge VC series trucks. It boasted a T211 engine with 85 horsepower.

WLA - The Harley Davidson WLA series of motorcycles are the most popular among collectors. Each model was designated along with its civilian year followed by WLA, each slightly different and modified with military items. They included a cover for the Thompson machine gun, blackout lights, crankcase skid plate, and a beefier luggage rack. It had the Harley Davidson 45-degree V-twin, using a right side mounted chain to give it a top speed of about 70 mph.

DUKW - Developed by GMC to provide the Army with a way to transport men and cargo all the way from ship to beach, and perhaps beyond. The DUKW answered the call and is a fully amphibious 2 ½ ton 6x6 truck. Not fully appreciated until its successful use in the invasion of Sicily, after that it had earned its rightful place in history. Demand was so great that a second production plant had to be added. Over 21,000 of these pieces of history were made by wars end, but because of the DUKW’s unique abilities, they did not faze them out until the 1950s.

WRITTEN BY DANIEL VESTER