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I made a purchase of 2 steel rails that are 8' long and not heavier than 1 man can lift. I will have the particulars in a few days. Any SS members able to help out?
Thanks
Nick
I located an NOS magazine well for the spotter rifle. The spotter rifle receiver was cut in half at the magazine well and half of the well was missing. I needed the new one inorder to piece the receiver back together at the proper legth for display purposes. After cutting and grinding to fit...
I hooked up with Mike at Murrays for a few hours as he picked up some parts from the yard and some new parts. I also picked up a winch cable for doghead as I will see him at Gilbert. Here are a few pictures from that day.
I amy be interested in selling my deuce. I am struggling with setting a reasonable price. Any input? This is not the run of the mill truck from GL! It is a great runner and has been well maintiained but I am finding myself focussing on a smaller fleet of vehicle, the mule. It has been the...
I have been working on a neglected mule I picked up at Aberdeen. it was a parts mule David had on the "hill". He was fair and honest on his evaluation and description before it was delivered to the show. Here are some before and after pictures. The motor was swapped out for an NOS motor...
On my way to work this morning I noticed the local USMC reserve unit had a delivery waiting for them. The truckeers were not around so I was reluctant to open the doors to get some data plate info and interior shots. Here are the pictures
I have been busy in the shop stripping the mule down and working on the 106 recoilless rifle restoration. Lots of cleaning up on all fronts. I cleaned up the barrel and found a piece of scedule 80 4" steel pipe to sleeve and join the halves together with. The cuts in the breech and muzzle are...
The parade had a great turn out of green iron from the local pa club. The Marines had their flashy H3 there for all to see. I had my mule there with Ma Deuce on board. Enjoy the pictures!
Following up on the pictures of the T&E torch cuts and and their repair I decided to give JB weld a try. I bought the stick variety you mix with your fingers to acticate till it changes color. I thought this would be a safe solution for closing up the holes around the gears rather than mig...
Here are the pictures of the demilled 106 that will grace the back of one of David's "off the hill" bargain mules.
Anybody have any small parts?
I need the small cap that covers the elevation shaft of the T&E opposite the operating hand wheel
I need the cap that goes on the end of the breech...
This morning 5/4 I will be picking up a parts mule and the demilled 106mm RR. Both will reside in the garage for restoration hopefully to be completed by 10 November for a roll out at the USMC birthday party in Philadelphia. The restoration of the 106 (for display purposes only) will be the...
I purchased a pair of zipperless axle boots 1 year ago from Teds Truck Parts and promptly installed them. The installation is a little more involved than installing the zipper style and I will not go into the process. I would reccomend installing them only if you are willing to strip the axle...
Of the 2 types of air packs for the deuce there is a kit for the longer style available. Does anyone know if there is a specific kit for the newer style shortened air chamber air pack? Where can I get one? Part number?
Thanks Guys!
I have some 105 trailer parts for delivery to Jim Thorpe for anyone that needs them. The full list and prices are in the calssified section or pm me with questions.