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The beauty on the Ontos' track is that the actual rubber track portion can be replaced using modern heavy duty conveyor belt material. as long as you have original track sections to unbolt the metal parts you're good to go.
Neither are tanks, they are APCs, so the concept of frontal armor vs. the rest of the vehicle is totally moot. The threat to an APC is from all sides and top. Forget about stopping a .50, especially modern AP. Regarding a Hotchkiss, keep in mind any armor you get directly from a German collector...
If you are really wanting to run it, don't ever buy anything you can't get parts. You will not get parts for the Hotchkiss. If milage is a concern, don't buy armor. Short of a full MBT, nothing will stop a .50. Don't buy over width unless buying a MBT. It will be a constant restraint. Properly...
There are step by step instruction on the lid of the frame bag. If you don't have that, let me know, I will photograph mine. Pretty straightforward, really. Easy for two. I love mine.
If you go with the original Mopar, it has to be the M-75, not just a civilian 361 big block. The M-75 has a longer crank with an extended flange for the transmission.
We had a great time at the show. Met a lot of great folks and were busy the whole time with out Vietnam K-9 Vet display. Bought some cool stuff, too. The vehicle turnout was really good with a real variety. I wish more foreign vehicle collectors would attend as in the past however. John Chaney's...
We attend the annual SOS Militaria Show there every winter and stay right across the street. The airport is no problem at all. The flightpaths are to the south.
Looks pretty good, especially compared to some of the other attempts running around. They look more intimidating without the skirt armor. Too bad the six road axle is too complex to add although there is one back East with 12 axles. Cool.
We were only able to get over to the Rally a while this afternoon but what a beautiful day, and everyone was have a great time with the mild temps. Trails were in great shape, at least by Haspin standards. Thanks for the ride, guys!