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    Vietm Gun Trucks

    Not to doubt the Srjeeper but we have over 10,000 miles on the replica Ace of Spades, two tours over 2000 miles with all guns on and never covered at any time, 13 states including one time in Chicago, that was a great one, the only time the 50s have ever been off the truck was for a live fire...
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    Vietm Gun Trucks

    Wolf---With these replicas you just do what you can---some are built by guys that was on them thats alittle easyer--others you study photos, scale what you see in the photo to your truck, stuff like the armor can be measured from the Eve of Destruction in the museum at Fort Eustis---We have alot...
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    Vietm Gun Trucks

    Easy Jeff---I haven't said I was the only one at anything, I simply offered to help---You helped on where to go and where to get parts when I ask as did many other people---just take it easy. Driver
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    Vietm Gun Trucks

    Two of the heavest armed gun trucks in Nam belonged to the second trans--From rear to the front on EACH side guns were as follows---mini--50--50--now thats in the gun box rear to front as I said on each side--and in the cab for the driver was twin M-60s among other assorted toys---If your going...
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    What does the "yellow nose" mean?

    You guys are right on---The yellow noses were indeed so the 8th group commander could see his convoys from the air (all trucks), that was done in mid 69, then in early 70 (at least in the 523rd) we added another little rally stripe behind the yellow nose---There was also a outfit up in Chu Li...
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    Nope--Jeff didn't make it with the V-100, he had always told me <if> and I heard that he had some stuff to take care of, I hope all is ok, he has been with us before and as would be expected the V was a hit, hopefully he will make it next year as we hope some of you guys will join us and share...
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    We are in Pigeon Forge now--convoyed down from Rogersville in about 1 1/2 hours maybe 2 but it was a great time with six gun trucks on back mountain roads---heres a photo of the trucks up in the hills----enjoy---------Driver
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    If anyone is bringing anything or wants to join the convoy from Rogersville to Pigeon Forge here is some info or get ahold of me here or Driver523rd@aol.com It only gets better gang-----Driver Here's the info on Rogersville--- Comfort Inn---Hiway 11 w Rogersville---Phone-423-272-8700 Holiday...
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    Chuck--I remember you guys well---ya had some great stuff, sorry to hear ya got rid of the mutt though, she is a real beauty--Not sure when we'll be back to Fort Eustis--But it is always a great time-----Driver
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    The line of march has started for the gun trucks attending the Gathering at Pigeon Forge Tenn.---The Untouchable is in Tenn. and will soon be moved to Sammys place for the convoy to Pigeon Forge, arrangements have been made for all the trucks attending and Jeff says he should be there with his...
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    Ok my friends--here's the latest--ITs now started--The trucks are starting to move--Of coarse the Ace is there, The Untouchable is already at Buds, Mark just called and arrangments are made to haul Satan's Lil Angel, Arangments have been made for Proud American, Psychotic Reaction is staged in...
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    Black Widow Replica Gun Truck in Florida

    Here's the Black Widow at Five Flags Speedway taking a parade lap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p0GjCshEwY enjoy---Driver
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    The Gathering , Pigeon Forge TN

    We're all getting short for The Gathering at Pigeon Forge--I just thought I'd give all a heads up on first off the Lodging--There are still some rooms but they will not be blocked after July 5th--Thats the cut off date--after that rooms will be had only on their availibility but our rate will...
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    Vietnam-type gun trucks in existence

    RE: Add one more Bigbee Would you please contact me at Driver523rd@aol.com---I'm in Michigan and would like to contact the owner of the Gamblers-----Thanks--Driver
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    In the above post I made the mistake of not putting the <deluding> in where you see <your>-----WHOOPS-------Driver
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    It would be nice to return to a decent conversation but as long as there is misinformation going on I don't think it will happen, insinuations as--before Mr. Recht came on board--He was only answering a members question, I believe the first arrow flung was the <your> thing and from there it...
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    Hint--A Mack tranny is only a Mack tranny--nothing above the norm--IF you take a Mack tranny and compare it to a Multi fuel tranny or put it behind a multi fuel then you may say it has 25% overdrive---But a Mack tranny in a Mack is just a Mack tranny ( being the norm ) there is no military...
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    There you go again---we're talking MACK--more horse power and tons more torque---ya know?---why don't you just give up?----Yer wrong----get out of your box and get into the real world---IT CAN REALLY BE DONE--------That pencil is only as good as the one pushin it around---get yer hands...
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    Great job Randy---And I agree that all info was put out there for everyone to see, I also agree that instead of talking this over and a couple trying to help--they just jumped in with it won't work, and then proceeded to tell every reason it wouldn't, now I can go back and highlight every point...
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    3053 trans, OD or not?

    Stock?? is'nt the same engine (when a Multi fuel) in the duce and five ton?---try setting the duce multi to 5 ton multi specs, then with the turbo, horsepower, and fuel you'll be able to carry more gear----We'll see---but my money is on Mr. Rechts deuce, if you change anything, even internal...
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