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  1. kcimb

    So after 6 years of saving up I bought a BRDM2...

    Pics incoming when it gets here on thursday, but here's the low down on what I have and have to do: Iraqi captured BRDM2 in excellent condition. Pretty much 100% complete. Clutch is out (needs to be adjusted/resurfaced/replaced) PTO is stuck in ON, so propeller turns constantly Brakes are out...
  2. kcimb

    urgent-Need someone with an m35 or 5 ton in DFW, TX

    To flat tow a BRDM2 about 12 miles on thursday afternoon in Crowley, TX. Pretty urgent since the BRDM will get towed away (How, I don't know) or stolen by the local rednecks if it's left there. Shoot me a message. Free gas! Ben
  3. kcimb

    Where can one find the ECV frames?

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but... All of the new and up-armored production hummvees are based upon ECV frames. I've only known one ECV frame outside of .mil territory. Where are they at? One of my goals is to build a replica of the guntrucks I worked on in the mil. (Added info: I know fairly...
  4. kcimb

    Humber pig questions

    Pretty close to pulling the trigger on a mk2 Humber pig. However, have some questions. A) is the extra mk2 armor removeable? B) what is the top speed? I know i will think up some more later , but any help on these would suffice! Thanks, Ben
  5. kcimb

    Up armoring a 5 ton

    Many of the more popular and successful armored vehicles are based off of truck frames-basically custom made armored bodies bolted onto heavy cargo truck frames. The M53/59 praga, OT64, BRDM2, OT65, Tatrapan, Saxon, Humber Pig, Peacekeeper,piglet, V100, etc are all armoured bodies on truck...
  6. kcimb

    BRDM2 cost shipped to the US?

    Curious..I have been saving money for about 3 years waiting for a deal to happen. Perhaps some importer brought a few over and needs to liquidate them?
  7. kcimb

    Late model tiger tank pulled from a Bog in Eastern europe

    Great googly moogly. Have one picture that was OK'ed to post, it's a picture of the top turret armor.
  8. kcimb

    Lansing, IL to Burleson, Texas-Ferret armored car

    Any ideas on how best to safely and inexpensively move a 7900 pound armored car from Lansing, IL 60438 to Burleson, TX 76028?
  9. kcimb

    Fox owners, check in

    How have your foxes been? Reliable? Trouble free? I've seen a few for sale in the UK for relatively cheap. Are they worth it?
  10. kcimb

    General consensus on OT-64s

    I've seen a few inside the US. I've heard some bad stories about how they break down frequently, are hard to repair/fix because stuff is in hard to get palces-true, or not? Perhaps someone can comment.
  11. kcimb

    m37 sighting Gulfport, MS

    Olive green, US army markings, Gulfport mississippi at about 1645 on Sunday (yesterday). Looked to be a nice vehicle, was towing I think an m101 trailer. I would have whipped out my camera and snapped a photo but it was under a pile of clothes att he time.
  12. kcimb

    m113 woes

    Howdy All, Have an acquantience with an m113 that runs when jumped, but when started via starter button nothing happens. Beautifully restored track. Engine was pulled and checked. Starter, alternator, belts are all good. What are the weak spots on the starting system of the m113?
  13. kcimb

    Worth 10k USD?

    Worth 10k usd + 4k shipping?
  14. kcimb

    Tanksforsale.co.uk

    Would you buy from them, yes or no. Enquiring minds wish to know.
  15. kcimb

    Cucv as a daily driver

    Howdy. How do CUCVs stack up as Daily drivers? I'm talking about the SRW m1008s and SUV m1009s (Think I got it right). MPG? Reliability? Creature comforts? Easy to fix? I'm assuming they are identical to late 80's chevy trucks.
  16. kcimb

    SS'er in Pensacola driving m151?

    While I was heading back from pool today I saw an m151 heading south on Palafox drive about 2:00 or so in the afternoon. Had Canvas top, beheading wire cutter, painted OD.. So who is it? Fess up!
  17. kcimb

    Black widow 5 ton Gun truck photos

    Title is self-explanatory, video and/or photos will be up shortly as soona s I get the camera back from my roommate. I know the owner of the truck (He is faculty here on campus) and I'll ask him about it when I see him for class next.
  18. kcimb

    Really cool m818 tractor gun truck..

    There's some bored GI enginuity for you-an m113 hull mated to a m818 tractor truck! http://www.cmvmag.co.uk/cgi-bin/news.cgi?article=040103
  19. kcimb

    Anyone here own a 1976-1982 mercedes? Want to part out my MB

    my 1980 Diesel has not sold, so if anyone wants parts from it please let me know. It's a 1980 300SD with the 40 gallon diesel tank in the back...
  20. kcimb

    Who here runs their deuce on JP-8/Contaminated jet fuel?

    I remember someone here saying they ran their truck on Contaminated jet fuel that they got for free....who was it? I'm not sure if he said it was JP8 or regular hi-octane avgas....
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