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  1. Augdog1964

    Dump Pump won't actuate?

    Ok hive... Used the dump a couple weeks ago, today i load her up, and the dump actuator (next to the driver's seat) will not move to the rear position to engage. Truck is between low and high range, in neutral per instructions... Got under the truck... pulled the cable end off, cable runs...
  2. Augdog1964

    Ask the Hive, do we know if an 8V92TA for HEMTT will work in the Mk48?

    I'd really like to pick up a spare 8V92TA for the Mk48/15a1, but most of the ones coming out of GL are HEMTT. Do we know if that engine will work? I know I've been told there are slight differences... Thanks in advance... discuss...
  3. Augdog1964

    Travails of moving Armor #2... Leopard 1 and Swiss Pz61 are home! WARNING LONG!

    It could, but tarping can also damage the paint and items on the tank.
  4. Augdog1964

    Travails of moving Armor #2... Leopard 1 and Swiss Pz61 are home! WARNING LONG!

    Time was about 8 days from time of loading...
  5. Augdog1964

    Travails of moving Armor #2... Leopard 1 and Swiss Pz61 are home! WARNING LONG!

    I'm not sure... its an incredible grade. I'd imagine riding the brakes all the way! The Conqueror did kill a couple trucks, and she was in three pieces!
  6. Augdog1964

    Travails of moving Armor #2... Leopard 1 and Swiss Pz61 are home! WARNING LONG!

    Hey all, Well as promised... details of the latest armor move. Point of disclosure, this move is coming from Jacques Littlefield's collection, which sat on top of a mountain, requiring the trucks and load to move through narrow residential streets. So its not a picnic from the start. The Leo...
  7. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Here are a couple pics for you all... The Pz61 and the Leo 1 on loading / loaded. They should arrive this coming Monday! I have a tale for you all once they get here... another "curl your hair" story that is so often true in armor...
  8. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    absolutely anything... we want to treat her right! maintenance needs, secrets, we currently have an issue that we need some indepth understanding to resolve. Please PM for details...
  9. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Can you have enough friends? I'm lucky to have some of the best... but there is always room for good people!
  10. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Absolutely Wreckerman... and we have lots of room... 120 acres... good open pasture, and a 1.5 mile wooded track to run them on.
  11. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Yes, we bought the Leopard 1a1a4, the Swiss Pz. 61, and a BTR-70... the two tanks are stilling scheduling the overwide and overweight transport... however the BTR-70 showed today!
  12. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Funny you should say that... stay tuned... LOL
  13. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Tony, That is in San Francisco, as she left the Littlefield collection...
  14. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Good guess... Leopard 1A1A4... she may be the latest mark leo ever released to public hands.... OboyJohn: If you've worked on them, we could sure use some pointers and guidance! You're welcome to come down! Yes the box is the simulator housing for gunnery and combat simulation.
  15. Augdog1964

    New Additions to the Collection on the Way!

    Ok, sorry... I'm about to burst... A few new additions to the collection are on the way... but the one I'm most excited about is below.... discuss... guess... we'll see how good ya all are!
  16. Augdog1964

    For the Armor Junkies... T-72M1 Ride Along

    Hey all! BiffJ and I decided to do some Spring lawn redecorating on Saturday... so come along on a T-72M1 High Speed ride along... we were able to get her 40km + and still needed more room for the final gear... Amazing 800 HP Supercharged power slides too! A pic first for perspective...
  17. Augdog1964

    The Chieftain Arrives! Or the travails of moving armor...

    The most important thing to have is good friends who are always there to help... and BiffJ is the best! Thanks buddy for all your help! Today we took the T-72M1 a ride, and what a blast!
  18. Augdog1964

    The Chieftain Arrives! Or the travails of moving armor...

    Pulled the cut breech ring off the rear deck last night, and lifted and set the high intensity spotlight and put her back in place! Mk48/15a1 earns her keep! Tank On!
  19. Augdog1964

    Oshkosh MK48, any experience/owners?

    I use mine all the time... I too bought it out of Jacksonville, and mine was literally new... 66 miles. It had a Mk14 flatbed on it, but I later purchased an excellent Mk15a1 trailer (did have to redo all the hydraulic lines) but she earns her keep. Here she is helping us yesterday pull the...
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