My name is Alois (Louis), MY 1981, from Bavaria in Germany. To be more accurate i live near Nuremberg. I am a good friend of Chris_M and also his grease monkey since he has his truck.
I am an active volunteer in a nearby museum for about five years now. I maintain, restore and USE
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Last year, I finally made my hobby occupation and started working as an mechanic for the US Army. We maintain a big motorpool of HMMWVs, 5 tons, LMTV/FMTV, HEMTTs etc.
I collect old things since my very early age, including some cars and motorbikes. However I always was fascinated by millitary (specially WW2) and so last year I got myself my first MV, a beautyfull early 352 closed cab. Its been restored about 10 years ago and still is in a very good shape. As it has been build up as an artillery tractor, it came with a winch, gun mount and ammo crane (see pictures below). I have not asked the pre-owner many about the details yet, so I don't even know the VIN
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I know this forum for quite a while now, and I must say u guys have the hang out of this. Keep up the good work!
Grease Monkey
Pics of our convoy at the parade in Happurg, Germany 25/26 April 2009. The 353 open cab is Chris_M's truck.
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Some random museum pics:
My favourite vehicles. A White Halftrack and a '58 BTR 40
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The BTR 40 stuck during night driving on infrared NV
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US forces captured this polish made MT-LB in Kuwait during Desert Storm. Mr Ebbes on a joyride (with 175 cms I am too small to look out the hatch
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Some youtube videos:
BTR 40 chasing the MT-LB
Video from the parade in Happurg.