The future of CMPs

[David Dunlop]

Quick question.

Are modern military vehicles getting computerized at all, or is that evolution being resisted due to the EMP risk on the battle field?

I am wondering if the need for plugging in an engine to get a repairs needed diagnosis, versus basis, brain powered analysis for same on older vehicles, could impact future interest in restoring CMP’s, one way to the other.

David

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Are modern military vehicles getting computerized at all, or is that evolution being resisted due to the EMP risk on the battle field?

Quick answer: yes. The Netherlands Army is replacing its 40+ yeard old fleet of GS truck and wanted to have simple trucks which can be kept running in remote areas with minimal support. In short, the automotive industry can no longer build simple trucks, plus they would not meet today's road regulations. And the military can no longer exempt themselves from having to comply to these regulations.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bruce

You are raising a really interesting premise, which I hope will open a really interesting discussion.

First thought, resorted running trucks have the best chance of survival.

Observation on the future of the military vehicle hobby. Our club just completed its 33rd summer rally, what really stuck out to me this year was the number of young families attending. We had more kids there this year than I remember in a long time, when you start seeing three generations attending there is hope for the hobby.

Cheers Phil

[chris vickery]

The demise of our hobby like a lot of other ones happen when others want to ruin our fun. Regulations control everything these days it seems.
One only has to witness what is going on in the classic car hobby to see where it’s leading. I’ve personally seen many old projects and restorations sitting in garages and sheds, likely to never go anywhere.
Vehicles from the teens to the 40’s are now practically unsaleable, with values in the basement. The interest from young people to get into a hobby to tinker with grandpas model T doesn’t exist.
I believe most museums are also facing the dilemma, as always of funding and attendance. This is a reality for sure. Many museums are already at the point of turning away donations to their collections. Many places in our modern world have their collections in the Virtual world, online 24/7. I don’t see the interest from our younger generations for them neither. History has taken a backseat in today’s educational system as well which doesn’t help.