I got a chance to work on the Ambulance over the Holidays. I completed fabricating and installing the upper RH Storage Box. I also built the tailgate and hinges. I still need to fabricate the canvas pouches that cover the openings in the tailgate for the stretcher handles. Lots of little projects to complete, but I'm definitly on the home stretch. You can see more on my website:
http://www.ww1history.com
David,
You've done a really amazing job with this....congratulations!
Joe
David,
You've come a long way since the summer of 2009. Thanks again for documenting the process. I'ts been interesting and exciting to see what you've accomplished next. You're getting close to completion.
What are your plans once completed?
Congratulations and look forward to seeing and reading your next steps.
Orlando
that is so cool.
What is the bed made out of? That looks spectacular!
Is that dust I see on the left fender? you need to take it for a drive to blow it off!
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Gus
I definitely need to throw my "thanks for the update" out there. I really like what you are doing there.
Thanks
Drive safe, W2
Gosh you make me feel like a slacker! I've been "restoring" my 16 since 2000!
Hey Gus; sorry about the filthy pictures....
next time I'll get my feather duster out and tidy up the garage a little before the next photo shoot....hahaha...everybody knows how you like a clean garage.
Thanks for the good words everybody!!
Dave
Hey Dave,
Just got back from the UGCA gunshow in Ogden, I got grand prize for my display, but even better, a friend found a US WWI litter for me.
[IMG]http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/AGustafB/UGCA006-1.jpg[/IMG]
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Gus
David,
superb attention to detail. Very nice.
Steve
Thats great Gus.....you deserve Grand Prize for your displays. After my T project is done I am going to ask for your help on improving my WWI displays. I'm glad you got a period litter. I am in need of 1 more. I have 2.
Thanks for the compliment Steve S.
Hey Dave
I did not do a very good job of setting up displays until I joined the Utah Gun Collector's Association, they have display judging at all their gun shows, and nearly a third of the show is display. There is a bit of competition, as the top prize is $500 now. The judging is based on the NRA set of rules, and I have had some very good mentoring from the older members (I have become one of the older members since I joined)
By the way, Hayes has a litter for sale, I think it was $125
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Gsu
Gus -
Yeah, I talked to him about the litter already.
I have been thinking about getting it from him.
With shipping it starts to get a little pricy.
So I have been on the fence about it,
Dave
The shipping is the only reason I have not already bought it, I picked one up in Ogden last week end for $45, I 'bout wet myself. Looking at it, the canvas looks like it may have a few holes, mine is missing the tethers (easy to replace) and the canvas is in very good condition (although I do no think I will be allowing anyone to lay on it)
Hey Dave
We need more updates!!!!!!
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gus
I stopped by Dave's place on the way home after the Technical Seminar in Hutchinson last weekend. I think the latest pics he posted show the work thus far. Here is a pic of Dave and his family with the ambulance. He has an inpressive collection of WW-I stuff.
iMpressive
Hey Mike,
Thanks for the update, I have been hounding Dave to neglect the family and get on with his project, but now I can see why he is spending time with his family. The least he could do is quit waisting time cleaning his garage.
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Gus
I finished the canvas work today and I am very pleased with how it turned out. I'll be working on the upper stretcher supports next.
http://www.ww1history.com/
Sweet!
Gsu
That's sure nice!
Hey Dave,
Isn't it about time for some updates
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Gus
Since you asked Gus....
February 30, 2011
This month I decided to work on the exterior markings.
After some research I decided to mark my ambulacance to represent USAAS Section SSU 502.
Here is some information on SSU 502.
SECTION 502
The Second of the famous Stoneman's fellowship units, this group was formed at Philadelphia's Cooper Battalion Hall and was an early arrival at the Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pa., on June 5, 1917. Their commander was Lt. Donald Hathaway. Section 2, which later was to become 502, became a part of Major Metcalfe's contingent which went over to France on January 9, 1918.
This Section had taken an active part in many hikes and spent some time at Guth Station. Their contingent was the third to leave the camp and sailed on the Cunard liner Carmania, going first to Liverpool on Jan. 23, 1918. They spent some time in England before going to St. Nazaire, where they assembled their ambulances. The Section was assigned to serve American divisions while they were working with the French Army.
Their record shows that they first served with the 42nd U.S. Division, the 2nd Division and the 28th Division, all working as part of the French Army operation in the defensive at the Aisne River Sector from May 25 to June 5, 1918. The Section then moved to serve the 26th U.S. Div. and the 79th Div. at Chateau-Thierry June 5 to July 9, 1918. They received a 2nd Div. citation here.
Then they were in the thick of the action in the Aisne-Marne offensive from July 18 to August 6, 1918. It was during this engagement that the Section lost some men, killed and wounded. They went into a rest period for several weeks for car repairs and personnel replacements.
Section 502 was then involved in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, September 26 to October 1, 1918, and in the Woevre Sector offensive, Oct. 8 to 18. The record does not give the army or division identification, but we assume their work was with the American troops.
Their casualties numbered 3 killed and 16 wounded (including gas cases).
The Section was included in the orders of Major General John A. LeJeun, USMC, Commanding, 2nd Division, France, October 11, 1918, as follows:
"Your heroism and the heroism of our comrades who died in battle will live in history forever, and will be emulated by the young men of our country for generations to come."
"To be able to say when this war is finished, 'I served with the 2nd Division at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge' will be the highest honor that can come to any man."
1918 - Actual photograph of an SSU 502 Ambulance loading
wounded at a front line company aid station. The "502" can
be easily seen on the side of the ambulance. The vehicle serial
number is obscured by the road dust and mud.
Outstanding.
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Gus
Great work, David. Just don't let the folks at the US Army Ordnance Museum see what you've been doing...they will want it!
Keep up the good work.
Joe