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So, I sort-of impulse-bought a Ferret today. I'd had ferret crushes before, but a few years back when I thought I had the time and money to commit to armor I convinced myself that *everybody* had a ferret and I should get something a little more impressive. That's how I ended up with two...

CJ5 rollover, the rollbar and seatbelt worked together to save my life. Walked away from a well-splattered Jeep with just a couple minor scratches and bruises. I do feel they work best as a system. Been in a couple collisions in civvy vehicles of the car and van variety and wouldn't be here...

Armor prices, particularly soviet armor prices, went up a lot in the last half-dozen years. A runner could save you as much in shipping and customs as the extra cost to buy a runner. Otherwise each time the folks in customs, BATFE, etc. want it moved you are paying the longshore rates to do all...

Years later, I've moved but my CVR(T) haven't. I'm still noodling about a minimal tow rig. I saw this: Flat bed is just barely long enough. 15K empty with a 33K gross, I'd just squeak in under that, or will easily if I lost the headache rack. So, it's just barely enough truck, check. I'm...

If it's mostly GI parts used in a demill, I've seen them sell for north of $2K. If the parts are somewhat nice and including the pedestal it could easily be $3k based on prices from about a year back when I was shopping.

After a lot of research and reaching out to various vendors I managed to find 5556 in both rod and spool. I never did find anything in the way of plate but based on my research it looked like some 50xx series wouldn't be too far off in terms of compatibility. I forget offhand but I think I...

Destructive device for sure. Pro-tip, if you find a destructive device at a yard sale make arrangement to have a sub-caliber barrel welded in so it's .50Cal or less before you take ownership. That way it is no longer a DD and transfers as a curio and relic rifle. Then later you can file with...

I can't speak to the height of the command post or ambulance but the Spartan I have sitting here is under 7' tall to the hull top and 88" to the top of the cupola main periscope. I suspect you could pull the periscopes on the Sultan and it might still fit in your door, if not then pulling the...

I never drove an M37 but did buy a Canadian B1. Many times I saw people complaining about the engine performance of the M37 and when I chimed in that mine seemed OK the reply was always "that's because your engine was a lot bigger". 251 vs 230 didn't seem like that big a jump but I guess it's...

Are you shipping in a container or RORO? If it's a container I'd suggest removing the dummy bbl and setting it in the very front of the container. Sorry, getting off-topic there. But while I'm in the weeds anyway, if you are doing a container and have room to spare, PM me.

"Four Tank Men and a Dog" will get you all the T-34 goodness you might want. Good luck with customs, I think coming into the east coast is much better. Did you get the Rarden with yours?

As a CVR(T) owner, I do keep an eye out to see what the US market looks like. I've seen turreted CVR(T) offered up in supposedly good running condition for $59-80K in the last few years and know a fellow who has several non-turreted ones in the states that are really rough non-runners for...

Hey guys, I'm not saying you shouldn't do you own import, but I'll just leave this here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?138852-How-NOT-to-import-armor I know a guy who had several FV-103s and the much rarer ambulance (Samaritan) and command post (FV-105 Sultan) versions for sale...

You can get an idea of prices and availability here: http://www.milweb.net/classifieds.php?type=1 If it's not in the US there is the import cost to consider, assume that starts at $10K and can go up quickly and unexpectedly. Of course, this has all been done before...

Almost totally unrelated but I did drop a deuce van body on a F-700 cab-n-chassis and the rail width was darn close. I don't see why it couldn't work as long as you are good at fabrication. It would be far easier to start with a 4x4 MDT though since then you would have the transfer case and...

I don't know that you are going to find anything that fits that requirement list. Would a Ferret be big-enough and the little MG turret be enough turret? If so, that's the only thing I can think of that easily checks all the boxes. Under 16 tons means a scout car or recon unit. The CVR(W)...

They certainly make big-enough models, so the only sticking point would be that of bolt-pattern. That you could fix with a drill-press or send out to a machine-shop.

I have nice things to say about the Snap-on WB-400. It's a computer-based hand-spin balancer and weighs under 150Lbs but will work out to a 50" tire weighing 500Lbs. I don't know about the new cost, but I've seen many used ones out there for $300-500. Finding the correct adapter for your...

It depends a great deal on what turret it simulates and to a lesser extent on what parts are identical to the real thing or live. As for identifying the turret it is intended to simulate, it looks '40s to me but someone should be along soon to offer the correct identity. :-) Of course, any...

Turns out, there is at least one (well, what's left of one) in Sacramento California as of now. I just happened to be checking CL and noticed one for sale. It's rusty and missing most of the bed area, but for the rarity is still interesting. Due to site rules, I can't post a link. :-(