Post by ivanbartov on Dec 29, 2007 8:56:22 GMT -8
I just discovered and joined the forum. I'm the caretaker ( 
hate to say "Owner") of a pretty nice 42 WLA army motorcycle. It currently is marked on the front fender with 3rd Armored, 36th Inf Reg markings. I recently ran it in the Vancouver, WA and Estacada, OR Veteran's Day parades where it ran fairly well most of the time, quitting once in a while and requiring a few push starts. Naturally it runs a bit hot in slow parade routes. I've done a little reenacting, but have to admit I'm not in that great of shape to keep up physically or present a good "fightin' trim" appearance, so I prefer displays and parades. I'm not that great a mechanic, but I do love tinkering with the WLA and have had some success keeping it running with help from good parts suppliers and specialized rebuilders (like Mutt in TX for the carb). I'll do a little travelling to events/displays as I can work it into my schedule, so I'd appreciate knowing when and where the group will attend. I live in the Vancouver, WA -- Portland, OR area, and BTW don't forget the 2008 National MVPA Convention is here in Portland in Aug '08! 
hate to say "Owner") of a pretty nice 42 WLA army motorcycle. It currently is marked on the front fender with 3rd Armored, 36th Inf Reg markings. I recently ran it in the Vancouver, WA and Estacada, OR Veteran's Day parades where it ran fairly well most of the time, quitting once in a while and requiring a few push starts. Naturally it runs a bit hot in slow parade routes. I've done a little reenacting, but have to admit I'm not in that great of shape to keep up physically or present a good "fightin' trim" appearance, so I prefer displays and parades. I'm not that great a mechanic, but I do love tinkering with the WLA and have had some success keeping it running with help from good parts suppliers and specialized rebuilders (like Mutt in TX for the carb). I'll do a little travelling to events/displays as I can work it into my schedule, so I'd appreciate knowing when and where the group will attend. I live in the Vancouver, WA -- Portland, OR area, and BTW don't forget the 2008 National MVPA Convention is here in Portland in Aug '08! 
The "G503" message boards have some great info and photos on military motorcycles as well. Does anyone else in this group have a military vehicle besides the jeep being restored? (Speaking of which, I'd love to learn welding skills myself to fabricate parts and perform more at home repairs)