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Upcoming Events and Photos

Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:42 pm

I know this is a bit late, but I'm between computers and just figured out how to downsize images from my cell to my tablet via wifi hot spot.

Here is an image of some TNMVPA member's vehicles at the 2018 Veteran's Day celebration at the Mission BBQ in Nashville hosted by the restaurant's owner who is a great supporter of our veterans.I should have taken more pics.

If you are ever in Nashville, please visit the restaurant, enjoy the great bbq and admire the decorations and historical artifacts adorning the walls.
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Post by Ford42GPW » Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:29 am

That was a great event and everyone had a good time talking to the local veterans that attended

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Post by 17thAirborne » Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:54 am

TNMVPA members are encouraged to bring your favorite MV to the McMinnville TN VFW Post 5064 on Saturday 16 March 2019 to support the Patriot Half Marathon Fund Raiser. Event begins at 0900 hours. Located at 3340 Sparta Hwy, MvMinnville TN. All profits go to support Veterans. Food and drink available on site.

PM or email Oz (17thairborne) for details and to let him know if you plan on bringing an MV.
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Post by 1943Willysgpw » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:10 am

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:37 pm

17thAirborne wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:54 am
TNMVPA members are encouraged to bring your favorite MV to the McMinnville TN VFW Post 5064 on Saturday 16 March 2019 to support the Patriot Half Marathon Fund Raiser. Event begins at 0900 hours. Located at 3340 Sparta Hwy, MvMinnville TN. All profits go to support Veterans. Food and drink available on site.

PM or email Oz (17thairborne) for details and to let him know if you plan on bringing an MV.
This event is going to have a WWII flavor with 40's big-band music. Any MV'ers are encouraged to attend with any period vehicle and if able in period garb. So far two vehicles confirmed, 42WLA and MB. Trailer parking available, no cost to display, show up around 0730 to stage displays.

Please,support,this important event.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:05 am

Already getting commitments for a few vehicles from club members for this worthwhile event. Weather permitting we'll have a WWII Taylorcraft doing a flyover, and the hosts are working to get a P-51.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:10 am

The TNMVPA will host a "fix your vehicle in a day" workshop at one member's facility on Saturday 23 March 2019. Everyone will share expertise and tools and pile on a vehicle to get it running again. The goal is to accomplish things that can be done within 6 or so hour time frame. If you wish to participate contact me via pm, or go to the club's website and use the contact info there.

http://www.tnmvpa.com/Home_Page.html
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Post by 17thAirborne » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:32 pm

2019 Show of Shows, Louisville, KY Feb 20-24. I have two tables at the far (East) end of "O" row near the veteran's tables. If any TNMVPA members need to drop anything off or sit for a spell please stop by and say hello. I'll be there Wed-Sat.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:58 pm

Another great show with a good showing by a group of TNMVPA members. I should have taken more photos. :oops:
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Post by 17thAirborne » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:14 am

The monthly meeting for the TNMVPA is scheduled for this week, Thursday, 7 March at 1830hrs (6:30pm😏) If you are a new member or interested in joining our group, or want more information please visit our website at http://www.tnmvpa.com/Home_Page.html
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Post by 17thAirborne » Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:30 pm

17thAirborne wrote:
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The monthly meeting for the TNMVPA is scheduled for this week, Thursday, 7 March at 1830hrs (6:30pm😏) If you are a new member or interested in joining our group, or want more information please visit our website at http://www.tnmvpa.com/Home_Page.html
We had a great meeting this evening, enjoying a great meal, and conversation. During the meeting we discussed new chapter officers and upcoming events such as the Veteran's Half Marathon fundraiser, the 23 March workshop and the Tennessee Military Collector's Association event in April. The group plans on displaying as many vehicles as possible at the event. We also talked about sponsoring some local MV shows, working with car collector groups, and in the future hosting a regional event or convoy. There will also be a quarterly newsletter published electronically.

As always, new members are encouraged to attend.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:28 pm

17thAirborne wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:54 am
TNMVPA members are encouraged to bring your favorite MV to the McMinnville TN VFW Post 5064 on Saturday 16 March 2019 to support the Patriot Half Marathon Fund Raiser. Event begins at 0900 hours. Located at 3340 Sparta Hwy, MvMinnville TN. All profits go to support Veterans. Food and drink available on site.

PM or email Oz (17thairborne) for details and to let him know if you plan on bringing an MV.
We are just one week away from the Patriot Half Marathon Veteran's Fundraiser. We have a commitment from the Werner Military Museum for two vehicle, a TNNG M998, a 42WLA, a Dodge Weapons Carrier and a 5-ton truck. With a little extra work and advertising this annual event could turn into an MV show at the fundraiser each year.

Please pm me if you wish to attend.

Free lunch for MV owners and possible gas voucher to defray the cost of hauling your MV.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:33 am

17thAirborne wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:54 am
TNMVPA members are encouraged to bring your favorite MV to the McMinnville TN VFW Post 5064 on Saturday 16 March 2019 to support the Patriot Half Marathon Fund Raiser. Event begins at 0900 hours. Located at 3340 Sparta Hwy, MvMinnville TN. All profits go to support Veterans. Food and drink available on site.

PM or email Oz (17thairborne) for details and to let him know if you plan on bringing an MV.
What a super event that raised over $10,000 for local veteran's relief fund. There were over 150 racers and four MVs present. We also had a flyover by a restored WWII L-3. I was so awed I missed getting a photo.

Here are pics of the MVs.

First an up-armored HMMWV brought by SSG Martin of the TNNG, McMinnville Armory
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:43 am

Here is Gary Bowen's beautiful 1954 M170 Ambulance. Completely original including the canvas top. Only 4000 produced making this a rare vehicle. I wish I took more pics.
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Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:46 am

This is Mark Stewart's excellent M151. What a beauty.
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