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The reality of armor is nothing is cheap. You pay, either up front for something really nice in the first place, or you pay later with the misery of trying to find the right parts, shipping, paperwork( Form 6 for parts, too) and the risk of getting the wrong part, or junk part, or scammed. Then...
The problem with the Saurer is parts. You blow a gearbox, you are done. Secondary drive, done. Track?? Even if you find these parts, they all require a Form 6 and will be big $$ to just ship. As for values, its all supply and demand. The better stuff is going to cost you. There is a reason for...
Currently, you need of course your approved Form 6 for the vehicle. The gun must have the breech removed and a hole 76mm cut into the side of the chamber.
OMG, what a great gathering. Thanks for posting. I spent many months in Veghel back in the 80's and heard many stories from the locals. Beautiful country.
Form 6 must be for a specific vehicle you have decided to buy. You can't do a blanket form. Serial number/VIN is required as well as source of purchase.
I have used both spirits and Xylene on over 20 vehicles with equally good results. The biggest trick to doing a good job is to relax and take your time. Do your prep, make certain everything is clean and primed if bare metal. Good quality metal primer is essential.
Actually that's a common recovery story and if true, you are likely in the clear. The problem with anything like this is if it "disappeared" from some installation or PD and it is on a list. Some were legally and illegally pulled off target ranges. Still others were legally and illegally sold...
I have owned 5 V-100s. The first thing is confirm where they got it. No guessing. Without a paper trail, you will always run the risk, however small, of serious problems, even having it taken. Being an E2 is a big plus in your favor as most in private hands are E2 models.