Month: May 2015

Yes it rained almost two inches during the transportation of the freedom vehicle trucks to the car show, yes it did take six hours to transport the vehicles back to Orem after the show, and yes it also rained and soaked the GP medium which I still need to setup and let dry, but it was all worth it.  We talked to several veterans some who wanted to tell us stories and some who wanted to look and reminisce.  I want to thank all those veterans who have sacrificed much so that I can have the opportunity to have the freedoms I have and be able to choose to work in the rain or stay at home.  I love this country and I want it to always stay free.  For this reason I am willing to work hard to show those who don’t know how blessed they are the sacrifices made by other for them.  Thank you Again! Vernon Stout More Pics:

All, I have had several questions asked about the UVU Auto Expo and the Military Outpost, so I am sending another email to answer them. UVU Auto Expo Questions: Has there been a site located for military vehicles:  Yes, we will be just north of the main pavilion and next to the announcers tent.  I will be getting there on Friday night and setting up all my equipment so when you show up it will be easy to find.  When you get there on Saturday morning between 7:00 and 8:30 just look for the Military display and I will show you your spot. Military Outpost at the University Mall: Is this something that will be left in place the whole three days?  The initial part of the display will be set up on Wednesday the 1st in the evening and anyone is welcome to bring there vehicles and items for display whenever they choose.  I hope that most people will come and set up and stay for most of the event. Is there going to be security at the site?  Yes, currently I know of about 10 people who will be sleeping over at the event and will be helping with security.  Additionally I am working with several volunteer organization which will be providing people to help.  Some of these people will provide overnight security and some will help answer questions about vehicles and provide daytime security. Can I leave my vehicle if I have to work?  Yes, I know that many of you will have work on Thursday, but you can bring your vehicle after work on Wednesday, or on Thursday and we will keep a close eye on them.  If you have easily removed accessories on your truck we will want to take them off and store them in the tent at night so that they are more secure.  Last year I “slept” with several 50cal HBs, a few radios, an M1 garand, a 1919, a Tommy gun, and a few other valuable items. Finally, I don’t seem to have good email addresses for the following people so if you know their address please pass this info along or let me know how to email them.

Military Vehicle Collectors, I hope that everyone had a good time at the Karl Smith museum today. Since the VE-Day roll-out was canceled due to poor weather I spent my day getting my vehicles ready for next weeks UVU Auto Expo.  I know that many of you have given me a commitment to participate in the expo, but I wanted to invite the rest of you one last time.  Attached is a map from freeway, and redwood road which will help you get to the right place. I have also included a preliminary layout for the Military Outpost at the University Mall in Orem on July 2,3,4.  All participants will get a T-shirt (see attached image) replace the half track with your truck if you let me know soon enough (end of May).  I will also be making a poster for each vehicle that is participating.  If you would like I will include specific information about your vehicle on the poster.  I have attached a sign for my M37 so you can see what it will look like. The sooner I know your plans the better so that I can take the time to make your vehicle sign and your T-shirt .