dells68 7,498 #1 Posted November 5, 2019 Since I’ve been working on my VW Thing, Emory has decided he wants our next horse to have a military theme. My next one will probably be my D169. How would a big D look with a military theme? I had wanted to paint it up original and even have a nice set of @Vinylguy’s decals for it. What do you guys think? Please post up pics if you have them of any military themed Wheel Horses! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,583 #2 Posted November 5, 2019 Closest thing to military we got is a Patriot horse. I been thinking of doing a B/C with an old Chrysler military single cylinder I have..... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,743 #3 Posted November 5, 2019 I would think that a D would be the perfect platform for a military themed Horse. They are more blocky...kinda like a Willy’s Jeep, a deuce and a half, or even a tank. It would be easy to incorporate military items in the resto if desired. Painted with military colors...very cool indeed! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,495 #4 Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Cool idea! You mean like this? Not mine but off this site... Edited November 5, 2019 by SylvanLakeWH 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,643 #5 Posted November 5, 2019 This thread from a few years ago may give you some ideas. Pictures aren't great thanks to Photo Bucket! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #6 Posted November 5, 2019 26 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Cool idea! You mean like this? Not mine but off this site... Exactly the type of thing I was thinking of. Since it’s Emory’s idea, I might let him get to help design it. He was really excited about the VW, so we’ll go with his idea. Will have to wait until after Christmas though, as I promised him I would paint his “Scrub Cadet” for Christmas this year. I’ll start a thread when we get started. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,436 #7 Posted November 5, 2019 Those look like 1045 front tires... Dell I love Emory’s idea! Maybe theme it after the Thing, with gloss black trim as you’ve done? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,643 #8 Posted November 5, 2019 One cool detail on many vintage military vehicles is the tire inflation pressure printed above each tire and lifting eyes with "lift here" etc. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #9 Posted November 5, 2019 Working on one myself Sshhh 1054 1654-8 with a Johnson loader 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,436 #10 Posted November 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Super-C 4 me said: Working on one myself Sshhh 1054 1654-8 with a Johnson loader Ssshhhhh? 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,583 #11 Posted November 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, pullstart said: Ssshhhhh? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,743 #12 Posted November 5, 2019 @Super-C 4 me, you can’t throw something out there that sounds that awesome and then say “Shhhh!” What’s the deal? I would love to see a build thread on that... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #13 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, PeacemakerJack said: @Super-C 4 me, you can’t throw something out there that sounds that awesome and then say “Shhhh!” What’s the deal? I would love to see a build thread on that... Still in the works, Its still red and just looks like any other 1054 at the moment. Over the winter I Promise to get a thread going on this build 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,583 #14 Posted November 5, 2019 26 minutes ago, Super-C 4 me said: Still in the works, Its still red and just looks like any other 1054 at the moment. Over the winter I Promise to get a thread going on this build Ok ok ok We'll let it slide for now.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #15 Posted November 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Ok ok ok We'll let it slide for now.... This thread got my all excited about it again I couldn't help but to share what's floating in my head 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,542 #16 Posted November 5, 2019 Lot of stuff floating around in my head...... problem is that it’s not connected to anything up there 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #17 Posted November 5, 2019 I keep thinking about ways to incorporate things from the Thing - pun intended! Maybe a shovel mount, grille guard, antenna, emergency light? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #19 Posted November 5, 2019 27 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Say Richie, is that a pic of the two of us from a couple of years ago?😂 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: One cool detail on many vintage military vehicles is the tire inflation pressure printed above each tire and lifting eyes with "lift here" etc. I did the tire inflation markings with decals on my VW. Really adds to the military look! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,436 #20 Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Ok ok ok We'll let it slide for now.... We will? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,051 #21 Posted November 5, 2019 A "D" has the boxy took like an WWII Aircraft tug 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,542 #22 Posted November 5, 2019 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,793 #23 Posted November 5, 2019 22 hours ago, dells68 said: my D169 Ok butter my butt and call me a biscuit Dells... a 169??? fat fingers have we?? We could use a pic of that Gov't mule about now @pfrederi! Its not really a tractor but still pretty cool... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #24 Posted November 6, 2019 Fat fingers Jimbo? It’s a wonder I have fingers at all! Limited feeling leaves me hunting and pecking - poor eyesight doesn’t help either!!!😂🤣😂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,643 #25 Posted November 6, 2019 11 hours ago, dells68 said: Limited feeling leaves me hunting and pecking Talk to your doctor and get tested for nerve conductiion for carpal tunnel. I had both hands repaired last month and am regaining feeling, the longer you put it off the longer it will take to restore feeling. https://www.google.com/search?q=nerve+conduction+carpal+tunnel+syndrome&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS845US845&oq=nerve+conductivity+carp&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l4.27511j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
