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Hey all, We regularly use a Mk48 LVS with a 15a1 recovery trailer for work around the armor barn. However everytime we use the hydraulic boom crane or the rear winch the Mk 48 begins to overheat. It will peg the temp gauge at 240. We have noticed that the fan never seems to go on to high...

Hey all, So whats the difference between the M1101 & 2 and the M1105 series trailers? I'm looking for a hardtop unit, M110x series trailer... must be excellent shape, for an expedition to the arctic circle. I found a hardtop for the M1105 series, but don't know why it would not fit the 1101 &...

Hey all, Well we were lucky enough to welcome home our new edition to the collection... Walker M41A3 Bulldog is home! She is the first American tank in the collection, and the Russians hopefully won't pick on her too much!

Ok hive... Used the dump a couple weeks ago, today i load her up, and the dump actuator (next to the driver's seat) will not move to the rear position to engage. Truck is between low and high range, in neutral per instructions... Got under the truck... pulled the cable end off, cable runs...

I'd really like to pick up a spare 8V92TA for the Mk48/15a1, but most of the ones coming out of GL are HEMTT. Do we know if that engine will work? I know I've been told there are slight differences... Thanks in advance... discuss...

Hey all, Well as promised... details of the latest armor move. Point of disclosure, this move is coming from Jacques Littlefield's collection, which sat on top of a mountain, requiring the trucks and load to move through narrow residential streets. So its not a picnic from the start. The Leo...

Ok, sorry... I'm about to burst... A few new additions to the collection are on the way... but the one I'm most excited about is below.... discuss... guess... we'll see how good ya all are!

Hey all! BiffJ and I decided to do some Spring lawn redecorating on Saturday... so come along on a T-72M1 High Speed ride along... we were able to get her 40km + and still needed more room for the final gear... Amazing 800 HP Supercharged power slides too! A pic first for perspective...

Well after buying a Chieftain last Spring in the UK, having it demilled to US standards and repainted (for some reason a 7 month process), having her ship from Liverpool to arrive in Baltimore (missing the ship 2x), then the REAL fun began... She landed Jan. 2, and was cleared by Customs Jan...

Ok, I don't mess with massive tires as I don't want to inadvertently make my wife a widow! LOL I had a tire on my M923A1 slow leaking, so I took it to a truck place that has experience. They called me and said that the inner seal needs replaced. They only have access to much narrower seals...

Hey all, Just picked up an M929A1 dump truck out of Indy, and it had really short splash guards installed, not the original long ones that can be rolled up. Does anyone know where I can get a set of the long splash guards? Could also use the attaching hardware! Thanks in Advance!

Hey all, My friend accidentally hit the emergency engine shutoff, and now the M925A1 won't start again. What does he need to do? Thanks!

Hey all Been through the TMs... can't find this. My Mk48 has a small overheating problem I want to get fixed. My mechanic wants to know the RPM of the Mk48 Radiator cooling fan... anybody have this? Thanks!

Hey guys... I need to thin Rapco paint for a touchup / spray job on the Mk15A1 trailer. What do you guys thin Rapco with for spraying? Thanks!

Anybody know who bought a gross of the Mk48/14 LVS trailers? Any scrappers? If so I'd LOVE a complete set of good to excellent wheels and tires for my Mk48/15a1... Later!

Hey all, Well had the Mk48 out and while we were putting the Mk15a1 trailer through its paces, the radiator began leaking copious amounts of juice from around the cap. Took the cap off today, and basically the seal is shot... anybody know where to find: NSN: 5342-01-466-9758 45152 1461820 CAP...

Hey all! Well last weekend when we had everything out, we initiated the new 1.5 mile trail ride with the BPzV... this is the recon version of the BMP-1. Here is a quick and dirty video to give you the feel of riding in the turret while I drive LOL! Thanks BiffJ for the filming work! Its hard...

Hey all, Had a few ask for a family photo of the armor... today was SO beautiful BiffJ and I decided to get the toys out and let them get some sunshine... Left to right: BPzV T-72M1 T-55AM2 T-62 T-54 T-34/85 BMP-1 Great day... thanks BiffJ for the hard work and dedication to these...

Well the Mk15a1 showed today... and best of all, rebuilt late 2010 and fully stocked... all the hydraulic tools (even a CHAINSAW!), full set of 1 inch impact sockets (new), two jacks, and TONS of other stuff, all new... even the remote! Crane works great, same with the outriggers.. can't...

Hey all, Just won an LVS trailer... Mk15a1 in Portsmouth VA. Will need a roll off trailer and a crane in Portsmouth to pick it up. Anybody have any recommendations on a 360 recovery wrecker and transport company? Thanks!