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You guys are right, some would get banged up when heavy dropped in, problems with fire control and turrets. Fewer problems with LAPES delivery as I recall. But most would work ok, and to a grunt on a DZ it was very useful having those vehicles in support for certain missions - (same for 105s...

Meant M551A1 not M55A1. My typo!

The M551 Sheridan is a pretty interesting tank. Technically not a tank though, but an armored recon vehicle, or airborne assault vehicle. Used in Vietnam, Panama, and Desert Storm. Fantastic cross-country mobility - I could take them almost anywhere, (technically they could even swim - a...

The M38 looks and sounds like it's coming along nicely.

CW, The Sheridan tank is definitely the M551. M155 referring to the Sheridan must be a typo. There was a M115 8" howitzer, but it was a towed artillery piece. Hope that helps.

That M38 is shaping up very nicely. I envy some of those tools you have - like the plasma cutter! Hope the restoration continues to go well for you. Can't wait to see what she will look like when you are done.

That will make for a heck of a BBQ grill - hope it all works out!

Mike, I checked out the M38 - the vehicle data plate shows that dimension as 57" - also measured front of the M38 with tape measure - and sure enough it's 57" from outside of tire to outside of tire. Hope that's what you needed. Take care and good luck with your project. Jeff

Carnac, Thanks for the info and the service you are providing. That is also a very worthy cause you have identified - I will indeed contirbute. Thanks, Paladin 6

Hello, My M35A2 data: a. serial# 022527583 b. registration# 4L2606 c. NSN: 2320000771616 d. private sale in north east e. bumper numbers painted over Looking for date of manufacture and the manufacturer code. Thanks! Paladin 6