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I suppose this is a "life goal" of mine (shooting a vehicle mounted gun). More specifically, my gun, from my vehicle (I mean, I'd prefer it to be a tank but this truck is costly enough).
I've had my M35A2 for 5 years now and it used to have a gun ring installed when it was in service, but I don't know what kind of ring it was and the cab never had the reinforcement plate. But, I had kicked that can down the road as something I couldn't justify. Also, it wasn't the order I expected my "life goals" to occur in.
So much for expectations eh?
I encountered a deal I would beat myself up forever had I not went after. Fast forward to today in which arrived a rather complete M66 Gun Ring!
![Big grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
The gun ring and all parts need restoring but I think it is in FINE condition! Much thanks to the seller (you know who you are)! I would appreciate all your help in evaluating the list of items I believe I still need for it:
I will be using this thread as my slow moving restoration and installation, which will also include restoring the cab, hard top, installing the reinforcement plate, and restoring/installing the gun ring itself.
I've had my M35A2 for 5 years now and it used to have a gun ring installed when it was in service, but I don't know what kind of ring it was and the cab never had the reinforcement plate. But, I had kicked that can down the road as something I couldn't justify. Also, it wasn't the order I expected my "life goals" to occur in.
So much for expectations eh?
I encountered a deal I would beat myself up forever had I not went after. Fast forward to today in which arrived a rather complete M66 Gun Ring!
- Non-cut Ring with hand brake, pintle mount
- Legs (2 rear, 1 longer passenger side)
- Adapter plate for rear leg
- M23 cradle
- Backrest (with padding and cover ta-boot!)
- Ammo Belt feed box
- Spare ammo can box
- Ammo box mounting plate and bracket
- (Cab reinforcement plate already sitting in my garage)
The gun ring and all parts need restoring but I think it is in FINE condition! Much thanks to the seller (you know who you are)! I would appreciate all your help in evaluating the list of items I believe I still need for it:
- Bolts to mount legs/brackets to ring (obviously)
- U-bolts x 4 for rear cab legs.
- What does the passenger side leg need? It has a series of holes that appear a pin would go through (much like a tow bar) to rest on the top of the passenger clamp bracket.
- Straps for spare ammo can
- Casing catch bag
- Belt links catch bag
- Barrel cover
- ???
I will be using this thread as my slow moving restoration and installation, which will also include restoring the cab, hard top, installing the reinforcement plate, and restoring/installing the gun ring itself.
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