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Ok. I just posted my first-ever comic on le Hõm Pãj:

Is this even the slightest bit amusing to anybody else but me?

I wonder.

As I was posing this question to Ron (of the Hill People) a moment ago, I momentarily entertained a defensive mentality and thought “Well, if they think that they can do better…” and there it was; “let them”. Why not? I suggested as much to Ron and he agreed, so here it goes:

The Offer
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Send us your comic via email (Roberto Flores where are you!). If we like it, we’ll put it in rotation on the Home Page, with a link (separate window of course - we’re dedicated capitalists here y’know ) to the destination of your choice, as long as that destination is not something, y’know, Bad* (or unsavory).

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Congratulaions to Tom Wolbolt for being the 100,000th poster to the G503.com MB/GPW Tech Forum! You are the winner of a new Casio EX-Z60 6.0 mega pixel digital camera.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you Gee members who have contributed over the years to make G503.com what it is today.

A special thanks to my moderators who have worked from their locations around the word to keep things running smoothly day and night.

Thank you all for your support,

Ron Fitzpatrick
Owner: G503.com
Owner: Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts

Monetary contributions to the G allow us to dedicate regular work hours to necessary maintenance and new developments to the many elements that make up g503.com. We are always very pleased to take the time to recognize and thank those individuals who have made these contributions that support a resource that many have found so valuable in the military vehicle hobby. We would specifically like to thank the recent contributions of:

Update April 3, 2006: Your contributions have financed the fixing of the Event Edit functions. <lame-excuse>The newer versions of the software on the new server are more picky about the programming than the older versions, so some code tightening was in order.</lame-excuse>
Once again, Thank you!

Update April 4, 2006: The Event Add functions have been fixed as well. W00t!

2006
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Jeffrey Hoch 12-2006
C C Silverlight 12-2006
Allen Foley 12-2006

Roger Briggs 11-2006
Dennis Vixie 11-2006
Bryce Sutton 11-2006

Leon Heynders 10-2006
Tim Sutter * 10-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 10-2006
Roger Briggs 10-2006
Ed Campion 10-2006

Rodrigo Leiva 9-2006
Alexandra Buser ** 9-2006
Tim Kline 9-2006
Robert Lomassaro 9-2006
Russ Barrow 9-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 9-2006

Richard Daniel 8-2006
Roger Briggs 8-2006

Ryan Davis * 7-2006
Robert Dawkins 7-2006
Noah Middleton 7-2006
Jon Schneider 7-2006
Russ Barrow 7-2006
Carl Atkison * 7-2006
Doug Page 7-2006
Al Brass ** 7-2006
Mac McCluskey ** 7-2006
Maury Hurt * 7-2006
Anthony LoGalbo 7-2006
Charles Mackenzie 7-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 7-2006

Anthony LoGalbo 6-2006
Jody Ponty 6-2006
Erik Larsen, Army Stencils *** 6-2006
Rick Larsen, Military Stencils*** 6-2006
Mail Call Mail Call *** 6-2006
Marc Open * 6-2006
Cal Williams 6-2006
Gerald Schempp 6-2006
Tony Nortan ** 6-2006
Mark Beaumont 6-2006
Michael Sobota ** 6-2006
Ben Hovis 6-2006
Donald Best 6-2006
Dave Robertson 6-2006
Michael DeWeese 6-2006
Roger Briggs 6-2006
Steve Webb * 6-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 6-2006

Richard Starr * 5-2006
Richard Grace * 5-2006
Rory Grenier 5-2006
Andrew Cranfield 5-2006
Tom Hovis 5-2006
Allen Foley * 5-2006
Charles Gaetani ** 5-2006
Jim Mulligan 5-2006
Nate & Bleddyn Cynfyn * 5-2006
Brian Caselden woodsidevineyards.com ** 5-2006
William Bolton * 5-2006
Jeff Post 5-2006
Roger Briggs 5-2006
Rick Gaubatz * 5-2006
Brain Platzer ** 5-2006
Jerome Stevens 5-2006
Robert Tofson * 5-2006
Mike Bonner 5-2006
Francis Murphy 5-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 5-2006
Arnold Mogel * 5-2006

Paul FitzGerald * 4-2006
Steve Gregori * 4-2006
Francis Murphy 4-2006
Doug Beckwith 4-2006
Ron McCue 4-2006
C Shirpser 4-2006
Matt Parry 4-2006
JFMVC www.jeepfabrikken.no *** 4-2006
Craig Johnson 4-2006
Michael Boyle 4-2006
Wendy Tryde * 4-2006
Chris Warne www.brittany1944.com 4-2006
Anonymous ** 4-2006
Glenn Davis 4-2006
Jammie Romee 4-2006
Pete Martinez 4-2006
Hoss Dugger 4-2006
Richard Oberstar 4-2006
Eddie Guffee 4-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 4-2006
Peter Silfven 4-2006
Roger Briggs ** 4-2006
Bill Campbell * 4-2006
Philip Slattery 4-2006
Eric Wright 4-2006
Johnny Bravo 4-2006
Gerald Schempp 4-2006
Dwayne Tooley 4-2006
Geary McConnell 4-2006
Roy Griffin 4-2006
Ren Bernier wwiijeepbook.com 4-2006
Philip Hagan 4-2006
Michael Browne 4-2006
Didier Blandin 4-2006
Michael Aniol 4-2006
Don Marshall 4-2006
Tom Romie 4-2006
Perry Locke 4-2006
Bruce Mullen 4-2006
GR Webster * 4-2006
David Webb 4-2006
Daegan Inward 4-2006
Edward Menees 4-2006
Charles Pelkey 4-2006
Paul Farber 4-2006
Roger Briggs * 4-2006
Ron Leatherman mv-restoration 4-2006
George Paxinos ** 4-2006
Carmen Falcone 4-2006
Prem Zizka * 4-2006
Ron Evjen 4-2006
Ernest Baals * 4-2006
L.G. * 4-2006

Ren Bernier wwiijeepbook.com
Kenneth Pugh 3-2006
Roger Briggs 3-2006
Gerard Brennock 3-2006
Mark Smith 3-2006
Scott Gallo 3-2006
Nick Warchol 3-2006
Jon Rogers ** 3-2006
Bill Nolen 3-2006
David Ahrens ** 3-2006
Gary & Cath Arfstrom 3-2006
John Hemming 3-2006
Louis Cremonini 3-2006
William Paul.Mullen 3-2006
Mike Seymour ** 3-2006
Todd Paisley 3-2006
Frank Robertson 3-2006
Bill Foshay 3-2006
Dwayne Beck ** 3-2006
Paul Williams 3-2006
Dennis MacGruder 3-2006
Anthony LoGalbo 3-2006
Larry Long 3-2006
Jess Nelson * 3-2006
SDMVCC 3-2006
Erik Larsen, Army Stencils *** 3-2006
Herbert Tate 3-2006
Bob Buker 3-2006
Ken Clay 3-2006
Rick Larsen, Military Stencils*** 3-2006
Pat Newman 3-2006
Dwayne Beck ** 3-2006
Mark Redding ** 3-2006
Richard Gibson 3-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com * 3-2006
Bill Eldred 03-2006
David Manning ** 3-2006
Michael McCrea * 3-2006
Charles Pelkey 3-2006
Jim Mulligan * 3-2006
Chris Sample 3-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com 3-2006
Allen Foley ****** 2-2006
Louis Cavaluzzi 2-2006
Lee Edwards * 2-2006
Bob Notman 42FordGPW.com 1-2006
Jeff Helps * 1-2006

2005
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Ren Bernier wwiijeepbook.com 4-2006
Eddie Guffee
Charles Pelkey
Dave Robertson
Robert Tofson **
Al Brass **

Your hard-earned and greatly-appreciated funds have made possible the repair of some broken elements and new functions in the Serial Number Registry, as well as the resurrection of the old wiki and the addition of the new wiki. Now we are free to pursue some other fixes as well as several new elements about which we are very excited. So, from all of us at the G503 Development Headquarters, a very sincere thank you.

Check, Money Order, Cash
Ron Fitzpatrick
P.O. Box 2453
Grants Pass, OR 97528

Visa, Mastercard 541-582-4035

Due to the recent controversies surrounding the actions and tactics of the MVPA Board of Directors, which many feel constitutes a serious lack of due process in management, the following Supply Line Advertisers and MVPA Associate Members have withdrawn their advertising from the current issue of Supply Line Magazine as a means of publically expressing their displeasure at the antics of the management of the MVPA. Most of us tried to submit ads with messages voicing our concerns as a means of informing the membership; these ads were rejected by the Supply Line staff. As Supply Line made it evident that they will not accept paid advertising messages which attempt to inform, engage and involve the membership, some of these advertisers will continue to withhold advertising submissions until such time as the Board of Directors improves it’s responsiveness and openness to the membership.

The following list of Advertisers have continued to show their integrity and convictions in the cause of promoting Membership Rights within the MVPA. We urge you to actively support these MVPA Members and Advertisers.

Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts
Pizzoferrato Enterprises/Weebee Webbing - Canvas, Webbing and related Hardware
Rich Miller, Riv-Rad - M151 Parts, Gamma Goat Parts, misc parts
Dave Uhrig - Military Vehicle Sales and Appraisals
Brent Mullins Jeep Parts
Dennis Spence, Portrayal Press - High Quality Military Vehicle Manuals
D&L Bensinger - Replacement Bodies and Sheetmetal, Parts and Restoration
Robert Notman - Technical Publications, calendar and photo reprints
Rick Larsen - Military Stencils and Marking Kits
Dave Ahl - Back Issues of Military Vehicles Magazine, Misc
Red Ball Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet
Jeff and Jae Hain-Matson, Front Line Military Vehicles - M Series Parts

If we have missed any regular advertisers that support this boycott, please forward your info to boycott@g503.com.

If you follow the long threads on the MVPA message board, you will see we are promoting membership growth, involvement and membership rights.

We feel the club in general is a fine organization worth saving, as such we and many other concerned members are working diligently to overcome member complacency and voter apathy.

We feel that by informing and involving all concerned club members we can create the atmosphere for a positive change within the MVPA board.

Some of the current Board members are sympathetic to this cause. We would hope that through the voice of the election process we can make positive change.

Remember to vote!

Red Ball Military Transport Club is holding our annual Military Vehicle Rally and Flea Market at the “West End” Fairgrounds, Gilbert, PA. on Friday and Saturday September 23 and 24, 2005. This event is affectionately referred to as the old “Tobyhanna” show. This is our third year at Gilbert and it is a most “show friendly” place you will ever attend. There is lots of SHADE and indoor facilities, even for vendors if desired. You can bring the whole family in your recreational vehicle or with your camping gear. Camp within the grounds of the show. Its all LAWNS — no dirt anywhere! Electric and water hookups surround the site. There are indoor facilities (reserve early) and open/covered buildings to protect that precious restoration. Re-enactors, radio clubs, etc., are welcome, but no firing. No live ammo or guns. Lots of catered food and beverages on site. Indoor toilets.

Vendors MUST stay until Saturday evening. Picnic at 5:00 PM. We expect over 100 vehicles (free half track rides) and 200 vendor tables! Vendor space must be reserved and PAID in advance. This is a rain or shine event. $3.00 admission. One free admittance for each vendor/table. Awards for best Military Vehicles. Factory, Motor Pool Ready and Combat ready. This is a 100 acre site, all fenced and security on site. Call Scott or JoAnne Sebring to reserve vendor space and for info. 570-421-2950 or Fax 570-421-3350.

UPDATE — all those bringing a Half-track or a Weasel (these are the showcase vehicles this year) will be awarded, from the Red Ball Club $ 100.00 for a halftrack and $ 50.00 for bringing a Weasel. Additional Special awards will be given for the best overall Tracked vehicles. Call John Headley for particulars and questions 973-479-3353. See you there!

Fellow g503.com Community Members,

It is not often that we feel an urgent need to bring to your attention a current discussion topic on the g503 forums. Some of you are aware and active in this discussion. Others have interests on specific message forums and do not “read the mail” so to speak on other forums that they think do not pertain to them, some infrequently visit the g503.com message forums and have no idea of important issues that arise from time to time.

We want to bring to your attention an important, time sensitive topic on a New Forum MVPA Discussions. This forum evolved as a result of ongoing dialogue concerning the MVPA’s Convention in Duluth MN this August. The Convention topic took a path, which led to the current heated discussion, which concerns past and present actions by the MVPA’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee; the spark that ignited the flame has been a long smoldering issue that Associate (Business) Members and many General Members have had with certain MVPA rules and policies. Due to the recent news that the Nominating Committee is working to prevent a well-known, popular Current Board Member from seeking re-election, this has evolved into a fully engulfed discussion; often very heated, never dull.

Many issues have been brought up concerning seemingly questionable past and current actions of the Board. MVPA Bylaws and Policies as well as the Missouri Statutes that govern actions of Not for Profit Organizations are being openly discussed and compared to the current realities of the MVPA. Options are being offered and discussed dealing with members rights in election matters towards a beneficial and positive change of direction.

As it’s apparent that these types of issues can arise due to general membership complacency and membership apathy at election time, we strongly urge you to become involved in this discussion and familiarize yourself with the issues. Past election totals support our contention of voter apathy; in an organization of 10,000 or so members, the ballot return rate is less than 1000 or 10%. This rate of member participation in the direct voice in the management of an organization that you own, is in a truly sad state of affairs.

If you are a current MVPA member and are outraged by the affairs of the organization, please get involved and exercise your rights of speaking your opinion by participating in the ongoing discussions and the current poll on the MVPA Discussion Forums. As the election ballots will be attached to the next issue of “Supply Line we urge you to not procrastinate. Do Not Reduce your right to vote by simply adding the magazine and Ballot to the reading rack. In the near future, once the Slate of approved candidates has been published, g503.com will host candidate qualification for your review and consensus, we as a group can then push these candidates that most closely match our own ideals. Do not let your membership lapse over these issues; this organization belongs to YOU, the members. Vote your voice. Let your voice be heard! It is urgent that you immediately mark your ballot and promptly return it to the MVPA.

If you are not an MVPA member and you believe that it should be returned to the members, we strongly urge you to immediately join the MVPA and take part in the upcoming election. When you join, let the friendly staff know that “g503.com urged me to join”.

If you agree that these important issues need to be aired publicly, get involved at your local level by bringing these things to light at your next local club meeting or thru a telephone and/or email campaign to your friends and associates.

The time to act is now! Let us join together and conquer complacency. Our collective voice must be heard. We can send a strong message to our Elected Board! Let’s take back OUR MVPA!

http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=47803

G503.com Staff

Ron Fitzpatrick, the venerable owner and operator of Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts will be out of town, state and country from July 9th until July 24th. As if that weren’t enough, five days after that he will be on the road to Daluth Minnesota from July 30th until August 10th.

The reason for this notice is simple: If you plan on ordering parts from Ron during the time that he is gone, expect a delay in shipment

Welcome to the words of g503.com! This blog will provide a much needed service to the G as a place to manage news and article-oriented content. One day you may find information about the global exploits of Ron Fitzpatrick and his merry band of Jeep Parts, another may reveal an article on the fascinating technicalities of restoration-correct washers by one of the many legendary personalities within the military vehicle community. So sit back, violate the structural integrity of your favorite beverage container, and partake.