What do you guys think?
Moderators: rickf, raymond, Mr. Recovery
What do you guys think?
I'm thinking of adding a database/showcase for M151's like the one on G503 for WWII jeeps. I'm also considering a real time chat room, so we can shoot the bull in real time here. Another idea is an ftp area where manuals and stuff could be downloaded. What do you guys think of this stuff? Let me know your opinions, and if you have any ideas you think might improve the site I'd like to hear them.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Moose,
Great site! The only thing that's uncomfortable to the eyes is the background colors. The green, although appropriate, is too dark and it makes the text hard to see. I think your idea of downloadable manuals is excellent. I never could figure out why that wasn't done on the other site. The chat room would be helpful especially when your looking for help troubleshooting. Is it possible since this is a M151 forum only to change the address to g151.org?
Tim
Great site! The only thing that's uncomfortable to the eyes is the background colors. The green, although appropriate, is too dark and it makes the text hard to see. I think your idea of downloadable manuals is excellent. I never could figure out why that wasn't done on the other site. The chat room would be helpful especially when your looking for help troubleshooting. Is it possible since this is a M151 forum only to change the address to g151.org?
Tim
thanks for the comments, I'll see what I can do to lighten the colors a bit. I named the site G838 because thats the vehicle type number assigned to the m151 series jeeps by the government. Every vehicle series has a "G" number.
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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I'm not sure how you would do it but the ages old question of where can I get XYZ parts for my M151 comes up often. It would be handy to have a series of links to parts dealer, like Front line, Saturn Surplus, TNJ Murray...
It would be nice to have links to Ken's site and a few of the others also.
Just a thought, I'm sure you're pretty busy with all of this. Maybe a locked thread could contain all the links with a brief description of their products. You can add other links as people suggest them. Then they could just scroll through them 'til they found what they were looking for.
Spike
It would be nice to have links to Ken's site and a few of the others also.
Just a thought, I'm sure you're pretty busy with all of this. Maybe a locked thread could contain all the links with a brief description of their products. You can add other links as people suggest them. Then they could just scroll through them 'til they found what they were looking for.
Spike
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just a minor suggestion- could you move the
"Mark all forums read" to the top right of the site page instead of the current position bottom left?
"Mark all forums read" to the top right of the site page instead of the current position bottom left?
Author M-151 MUTT, The Vietnam Jeep
Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France
Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France
The "mark all forums read" link is on the top right hand corner on the screens I made up. (the green ones) If you are using the "subsilver" screens (blue) thats the basic default setup. You can switch to whichever you prefer in your profile settings.....toptiger wrote:just a minor suggestion- could you move the
"Mark all forums read" to the top right of the site page instead of the current position bottom left?
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
a file section for manuals is in the works, along with a M151 Spotlight and a real time chat room. So far I've made about 25 modifications to this board, although most of them are invisible to you guys... I'm new to this programming language though so things are taking a while for me to figure out how to do them..lol
Hang in there the best is yet to come!
Jim
Hang in there the best is yet to come!
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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Jim. This would be great if you can get it set up. Thanks! Dan.
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1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's
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Hey Moose-
I am into Winchester lever-action guns, from the Cowboy days, and I belong to a forum where we chitter chatter about those too. Ironically you should see how off topic that site can be. All the while though it's self-policed and runs real well. Anyway I mention this because that site goes down alot. I think it's because the site takes on too many pictures? What is the capacity of this site and if it does require funding is it a lot? I want to make sure you can sustain this site so please let us know if you need help or if we need to be seeking advertising or something. With how quickly this site is growing I'd think we might be able to get some sponsors or... Anyway just thinking more long term. I am so pleased with what's happening thus far
I am into Winchester lever-action guns, from the Cowboy days, and I belong to a forum where we chitter chatter about those too. Ironically you should see how off topic that site can be. All the while though it's self-policed and runs real well. Anyway I mention this because that site goes down alot. I think it's because the site takes on too many pictures? What is the capacity of this site and if it does require funding is it a lot? I want to make sure you can sustain this site so please let us know if you need help or if we need to be seeking advertising or something. With how quickly this site is growing I'd think we might be able to get some sponsors or... Anyway just thinking more long term. I am so pleased with what's happening thus far
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida