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Recent content by 1943ht

  1. 1943ht

    Need some Website Help

    Just launched version 2.0 of the website: AQProject.Org New on the site are an About page and Programs page along with some other changes and updates. I am looking for feedback/comments on the site. Is it interesting? Is there something more that I could add to the site that is...
  2. 1943ht

    1942 GPW Restoration (African Queen Nonprofit)

    The African Queen Project, a veteran oriented education nonprofit is conducting a summer project in conjunction with the Great Oaks Career Campus working this summer with veterans looking to transition into automotive’s. Our Conservation, Preservation and Restoration (CPR) program is supporting...
  3. 1943ht

    New African Queen Project Website

    Please check out my educational nonprofit website AQProject. org On the gallery tab at the bottom under "African Queen in the Media" you will find links to different articles to include the DOD's PM Magazine interview and a promotional video produced by the US Airforce. And YES we are...
  4. 1943ht

    What's the deal with importing American-made armor?

    Its a combination of several things 1. Hired a very experienced broker out of Norfolk VA. (Kuhn and Naggle) 2. Bill of sale from the French Army with all the official ribbons and wax seal. 3. Shipped it as an Active Duty Colonel to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Depot where it was stored by...
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    National US Air Force Musem Video of African Queen Halftrack

    My Brooker handled everything, guessing that being on active duty might have been the edge with customs. Ensured that everything was paid out of pocket .. no fraud, waste or abuse, very careful about that..
  6. 1943ht

    National US Air Force Musem Video of African Queen Halftrack

    Published today, last weeks unload, move and setup video at the museum. Please enjoy! Mark
  7. 1943ht

    African Queen to go on Display at the National Museum of The US Air Force

    Your killing me here, of the many folks I've come to know, your a hero, never letting a physical challenge get in your way ...no hero, just a fellow enthusiasts with a bit of pluck and the God given sense to recognize a unique piece of history when it came my way.. throw in some luck, incredible...
  8. 1943ht

    African Queen to go on Display at the National Museum of The US Air Force

    Hi praise from the best, thank you all!
  9. 1943ht

    African Queen to go on Display at the National Museum of The US Air Force

    As a caveat, The director of the museum pointed out that he was thrilled that the Airforce was getting to show her off before the new National Museum of the Army (Opened 11 Nov 20) got an opportunity. The thing is I contacted the new museum as I have been a contributor and offered them the...
  10. 1943ht

    African Queen to go on Display at the National Museum of The US Air Force

    We arrived in style at the National Museum of the US Air Force on Wednesday and we are standing tall and looking good!! Some pics with a YouTube link of video to follow. Had a great team from the museum supporting the move and setup and they handled the Queen with excellent care on the ride up...
  11. 1943ht

    Release / Throw Out Bearing Removal (HT)

    Very dramatic, no? LOL. .... Frustration needle was pegging out last two days, but after a phone call this afternoon from a bud in CA, tis all clear to me now said the blind man! The drivetrain manual where you would expect all things throw out bearing to be is a bit skimpy on info. The...
  12. 1943ht

    Release / Throw Out Bearing Removal (HT)

    OK. Figure I'm a fairly intelligent type, but reading my manuals its as clear as mud regards removing the throw out bearing!!! Slipped off the retaining ring, drove out the copper sleeve inside the housing, but how the hell do you get the bearing sleeve out?? The book says soft hammer and a...
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