Gilbert, PA Red Ball Event

[rboltz]

Anyone going to Gilbert in September? I went last year prior to buying a '715. There were several 715's and 725's there however I did not know about the Zone at that time so don't know if anyone from here goes. I plan on being there again this year. My plan was to have my truck done long before this so I will not be bringing the restored truck as I am still reassembling. Hopefully next year.

[Pineyguy]

I'm hoping to go check it out, the guy I bought my truck from is a member (Red Ball and here) and said that it's a good event. He has a really nice restored M715 that he said he drives up for the show. I live pretty close, so it's just a matter of making sure work and any plans my wife have don't interfere. My son would love it, so when I plant the bug in his ear, I'm sure I'll get the go-ahead!

[vacca rabite]

Where / what / when is this event?

[Pineyguy]

http://www.redballonline.org/News_&_Events.htm

Never been there, but I hear there are alot of vehicles there- I'd assume there is also a swap meet/sale to go along with it.The location is Gilbert, PA. They also have a show in Jim Thorpe in Feb(?), its mostly parts and militaria for sale inside and 1 or 2 vehicles parked outside.

[rboltz]

Lots of trucks at Gilbert. Also, the mil-rad group is there and that is my main interest for going. Large and good flea market for parts and accessories. Best prices I have found. I will over night in Jim Thorpe or Stroudsburg. The Jim Thorpe flea market is in February and also good prices.

[jeeplightman]

Hi piney guy\all

Hope you still have your truck and will bring it to Gilbert. I will be getting there Thursday night. I will be driving my M715 up from Jackson, NJ. It's a nice 2 hour ride in my truck. The show is a really good. Theres lot of vendors and a lot of military vehicles. You can also camp out and hang out at night. I have a canvas for the back of my truck so I sleep back there. Last year there was a big bonfire with people hanging out late at night. I have a vendor spot so I'll be set up selling some M715 parts. Anyone going stop by and say hello.

Marc
Jeeplightman
1968 M715WW

[Pineyguy]

Hey Marc- I still have the truck, just haven't been able to do any of the more expensive stuff I wanted to do. She'll just have to wait a while- I'm pretty glad no one was really interested actually. I'll definitely look for you there, I have off from work, and the wife gave the OK.

[poolmike]

There is a chance I will make it at least one day. I went a few years ago and it was a great event.

[Pineyguy]

There is a chance I will make it at least one day. I went a few years ago and it was a great event.

Sorry I haven't followed, but I think I remember seeing pics of your truck, are you done, and if so are you bringing it? If its the truck I remember it was a pretty impressive work.

[poolmike]

It will be nothing short of a miracle if I get the truck 'ready' for that show...not 'done'. I still have a lot of stuff to finish. The 14 bolt/Dana 60 are not matching, so I will bring it out with just the 4.10 rear axle to get an idea of what ratio I want to change to. The rear driveshaft is being made this week. I will attempt to finish the brake plumbing tonight, and start to plumb the hydroboost. I need to re-wire most of the truck, purchase and mount some shocks, run exhaust, etc...

Yeh, I'll be a spectator this year.