The Arkansas MV Travelers
Updated 27 JAN 10
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HISTORY: The AR MVPA, also known as the AR "MV" Travelers, was established in September of 1991 by a small group of men in Hardy, Arkansas. It became an affiliate of the International MVPA in March of 1992. The AR MVPA fluctuated in numbers and strength during the next eight years. In December of 2000 there was a membership of 19. With a drive for new members in 2002 the membership grew to over 100. By December 31, 2007 our membership expanded to 162. The club membership covers a substantial portion of Arkansas as well as numerous other states. During this same period vehicle ownership has grown from approximately 40 to more than 500. Our vehicles are in various stages of restoration, ranging from "as found" to international convention show winners.
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AR MVPA AWARD WINNING VEHICLES at NATIONAL MVPA CONVENTIONS For photos of other vehicles at the Conventions view the Photo Gallery (click on the middle column)
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| William "Scott" Harrison: of Hernando, MS - WWII T3 Trailer - 1st place Restored Class - Evansville, IN 2009 | |
| Kent Chipman of Hallsville, TX: 1942 WLA Harley Davidson - 1st place Restored Class, Best of Show - Mobile, AL - 2004; On Display - Duluth, MI - 2005; Master Class winner in Dayton, OH - 2006; On Display - Little Rock, AR 2007; On Display Evansville, IN 2009 | |
| Bob Blakeney of Perryville, AR: 1943 GPW (Restored by "B.J." Smith of Marshall, AR) - 2nd Place Restored Class - WWII 1/4 Ton in Mobile, AL - 2004 and 1st place Motor Pool - WWII 1/4 Ton in Little Rock, AR - 2007 | |
| Bill Barnes of Mountain Harbor Resort (Mt Ida, AR): GPW (Restored by B.J. Smith of Marshall, AR) WWII 1/4 ton, 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR - 2007 Bill Barnes presented B.J. Smith an MVPA award for the restoration of his GPW | |
| Jeff Ellison of Cabot, AR: Korean Era M37 - Restored Class, Dallas, TX - 2002; 2nd Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR - 2007 | |
| Paul Harless of Ada Valley Adona, AR: Vietnam Era M422 Mighty Mite, Motor Pool Class 1st Place, Little Rock, AR - 2007 | |
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C. Bruce Lynch of Memphis, TN: Viet Nam Era M274 "Mule" 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR - 2007
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| Michael Penney of Popular Bluff, MO: 1944 Dodge WC-54 - WWII 1st Place, Restored Class, Little Rock, AR - 2007; Restored Class First Place 34 ton WWII, Evansville, IN - 2009 | |
| Dean Williams of Owassa, OK: Viet Nam era M170 Ambulance, 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR - 2007 | |
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AWARD WINNING VEHICLES AT AR MVPA PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN MILITARY VEHICLE RALLIES For all photos of the Rallies view the Photo Gallery (click on the icon for the 1st column)
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| 2008 - Eighth Annual Petit Jean Rally | |
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1st Place - WWII Light
Wt. - 1941 Ford GP (Rolling Chassis) -
Steve Smith - Barnhard, MO |
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Best M38 A1 - Willys M38
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Bill Thorne
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| 2007 - Seventh Annual Petit Jean Rally | |
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Best Display - Military Memorabilia Display with WWII jeep -
Rick Libby
- Booneville, AR |
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President's Choice - Korean War Display
- Jeff Clark
- Bartlett, TN |
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People's Choice - 1945
GPW -
Scott Harrison - Hernando, MS |
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1st Place - WWII
Light Wt. - 1941 WC 6 Dodge Command Car -
Steve Smith - Barnhart, MO |
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1st Place - WWII
Medium Wt. - 1942 WC 55 -
Lewis Anderson -
Rudy, AR |
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1st Place - WWII
Light Wt. Artillery - 1950 105 MM -
Doug Green - Bismarck, AR |
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Best MB - 1943 Willys
MB -
Joe Allison
- Center Ridge |
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Best GPW - 1944
GPW -
Bill Barnes
- (Mountain Harbor Resort) Mt. Ida, AR - Restored by
B. J. Smith
- Marshall, AR |
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Best of Show and Best M38
A1 - 1954 M170 Ambulance -
Taylor Stamps
- Collierville, TN - Restored by
B. J. Smith -
Marshall, AR |
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Best M151- 1965
M716
Field Ambulance -
Dorothy Reed - Oakland, TN |
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Best M38 - 1952 Willys
M38 -
Bill Thorne - Flippin, AR |
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Judges' Choice - 1978
M151 Fast Attack AMG -
Bill Barnes
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1st Place - Post War
Medium Wt. - 1953 M37 - Paul Harless - (Ada Valley) Adona, AR |
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1st Place - Post War
Heavy Wt. - 1974 A109 Van Truck -
Jeff Ellison
- Cabot, AR |
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2006 - Sixth Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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Peoples' Choice - 1931
Model A Ford Wrecker -
Paul Harless
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1st Place - WWII Light
Wt. - 1942 WLA Harley Davidson
Motorcycle -
Lee Rudd
- Memphis, TN |
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1 st Place - WWII Medium
Wt. - 1941 Plymouth Staff Car - Pete Rossi - Springfield, AR |
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1st Place - WWII Heavy
Wt. - 1942 WC -
Lewis Anderson
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Best MB - 1945
MB -
B. J. Smith - Marshall, AR |
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1st Place - Post War
Light Wt. - 1949 Super A Farmall Tractor
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Paul Harless
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1st Place - Post War
Medium Wt. - M726 Telephone Truck -
Cecil Jones - (Petit Jean Mt.)
Morrilton, AR |
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1st Place - Post War
Heavy Wt. - 1968 M35A 2C -
Andy Jones - Oppelo, AR |
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Best M38 - 1952
M38
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Bill Thorne
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Best M38 A1 - 1953 M38 A1
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Randall Wood - El Dorado, AR |
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Best M151 -
M718 Field
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Dorothy Reed
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President's Choice - 1963
Unimog -
Kyle Jones - Broken Bow, OK |
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2005 -Fifth Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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2004 - Fourth Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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2003 - Third Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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2002 - Second Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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Best of Show -
M422 Mighty
Mite -
Paul Harless
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Peoples' Choice -
M38 A1 -
Randy Wood
- El Dorado, AR |
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1st Place - Heavy Weight -
M35A
2C -
Clayton Jones -
(Petit Jean Mt.) Morrilton, AR |
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1st Place - Medium Weight -
1943 Dodge WC Ambulance -
Bruce Gray
- Memphis, TN |
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1st Place - Light Weight - 1942
Slat Grill Ford GPW
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Hank Snow
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President's Choice -
Half Track -
Mid-South
Military Museum -
Atoka, TN |
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Judges' Choice -1951
M38 -
Dean
Williams - Sand
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2001 - First Annual Petit Jean Rally |
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Judges Choice -
M37 - Jeff
Ellison - Cabot,
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Peoples' Choice - M151A1
Missile Launch Truck -
Paul Harless
- {Ada Valley} Adona, AR |
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President's Choice - Unrestored
Weasel -
Richard Neal
- Morrilton, AR |
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Club Choice -
M35A 2C -
Clayton Jones
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