OPEN CAB CCKW STOWAGE

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 2:48 am

Snatch Blocks and Tire Chains are stowed under the Driver's Seat when not in use.

Fan Belt, Tire valve cap kit, Tire valve core kit, Cotter Pins, Spark Plug, Friction Tape, and Iron Wire are stowed in Spare Parts Kit Container located under the Co-Driver's seat.

TMs go in Glove Box.

Stay tuned.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 3:08 am

I like to use GI Sand Bags to store the items under the driver's seat in, as I usually stow my ever present Nomex Flying Jacket under the seat when I am not wearing it. I can still get into my 35 year old flight suit from the good old days.

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:07 am

I can't get into mine anymore, it shrunk up while in the closet.

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:09 am

Joel, do you wear your flight suit and jacket when driving your CCKW, or just the jacket on cool days?

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 9:56 am

I am never far from a Flight Jacket, as they are casual and comfortable, once you have worn one you will never leave your house without one. I have a whole closet full of them. I prefer not to doll up in uniforms, that was OK back when but not now. Flight Jacket, Blue Jeans, Hiking Boots and and a cap from one of the several veteran's organizations is parade norm. I guess if I get a chance to go up in a Military flight again, the Flightsuit will go back on. Last time I wore it was on a KC-135 mission, there is nothing like looking out at an F-106 off the wingtip. I notice General Yeager prefers Blue Jeans and Hiking Boots, but I'll never measure up to him. It took me 20 years to wear out seven pair of left over spit shined Corcoran jump boots, no chance of me wearing them again, it takes too long to lace 'em up. I am thinking of a co-ownership in an O-1 in the future. Did you know that the Army had a machine gun simulator that hung on a wing rack fueled by acetylene?

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:22 am

I thought you were in the Army National Guard. I did not know you were in the Air Force National Guard. Frankly I don't like Nomex. It is too hot down here for the stuff to be worn on a regular basis.
I don't have to worry about flying missions anymore so my old flight suit is where it ought to be, hanging in the closet along with my other uniforms all part of another time and history of the past.
I like wearing CCKW.ORG clothing when I drive my CCKW in parades. You shoud get some and then be in style with the rest of us proud owners of CCKW's.
Bill has everything but the pants and the golf shirts will make those jeans look really snappy.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:25 am

I got around, and had a blast. Uncle Sam opened a lot of doors. Everyone should try it. Run, don't walk, to your nearest recruiting station.

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:31 am

Thats good and I fondly recall a lot of times in my youth, but I am no longer youthful so I just remember the fun parts and try to forget the bad parts and spend my time with my hobby and my grandchildren.