29/06/2026
I strongly believe that sometimes the best life experiences come from just saying yes, and this was definitely one of them!
Recently a friend reached out saying that the local American legion needed someone to donate the materials & labor to finish de militarizing (welding all the hatches shut) this armored personnel carrier so it could be displayed. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity so I agreed. I had so much fun with this project.
I had no idea these were aluminum, it was mostly around 1-1/2” thick plate. This one specifically is a 1963 model made by Cadillac and had a small block gas engine when it was operable. I was shocked to find out these weren’t diesel. This one specifically spent time in Vietnam and it also could “swim” in the water which is cool. After its paint job this will be on display in front of the American Legion post 42 in Cartersville.
Thank you to everyone at the American legion for this great opportunity, it is an honor to have been trusted with this fine piece of history!