I got the OD bug back in the late 1980's while discovering the world's of Military Surplus Vehicles and Military Vehicle Collector Clubs .
After helping a Good Friend restore one of his many WW2 halftracks, I got the urge to find a HMV of my own . Thru " Wheel's and Tracks" I found exactly what I wanted,With good fortune I was able to Find this great 1944 CCKW 353 488311-H1 in Ziest Holland . It was part of the last 250 WW2 Jimmies coming to the market from the Dutch Military . I purchased it along with a 194? Ben Hur wooden body trailer.
After far too long a delay and relocating 1800 miles, I ve started the complete restoration of both truck and trailer.
More Photo's as things progress. below are pictures as found in 1990
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and the Ben Hur
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