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I have 2 Hunter Medium tow bars (no feet), good condition, that will be there - tucked up safely with Mwmules. $150 ea.
Can't answer specific questions as these were won a long time ago and have been making their way across the country (SS underground railroad) - any pics were lost with last...
If anyone in the central East Coast/Southern New England is interested, here is the schedule for the DC3s and C47 Dakotas, who are mustering prior to an Atlantic crossing to join others for the 75th D-Day Commemoration Drops over Normandie.
Quite an unprecedented gathering.
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Looks like a fun setup. Nice collection.
Anychance of some pics of the power buldge in the bonnet for the Jake? (Need to do that for my RAEME conversion on my M816)...
THat bracket on the frame is for a "bulldog" type swivel jack leg - may be other manufacturers that are similar. They have them at Tractor Supply type places.
Simple guide using your pocket change to measure snatch block sheaves when you are out at shows wanting to buy a correct snatch block for your winch.
"10 Ton SWL" snatch block
3/4" snatch block for M816 Drag winch
7/8" snatch block for M916(A1)
5/8" snatch block - "5 ton" front...
OMG - I looked for "Sled Driver" by Brian Shul, the book mentioned in the lecture/presentation - no longer in print but copies are out there - any where from $300+ to over $2000!!!, for a signed one.
Would love to see some of the pics that he mentioned.... especially the "You've got 10 seconds"...
Too much going on in that vid - would like to see a diag to understand the 45:1 ratio. The last line would have to go one heck of a long way to multiply for that ratio!
This is truly a hard pill to swallow.
I chatted to Ron on several occasions and had the pleasure of finally meeting him at the GA rally - and his reputation preceded him.
I always respected his knowledge and often had my ideas "adjusted" in his famous manor. He truly was a great in the...
May I start the deluge of replies, point by point.....
City busses and trash trucks - just don't build your camper with a ton of crap hanging off of the sides. Your biggest issue will be turning radius of the deuce. Have good mirrors - including a view down infront of the front bumper. Back...
Hate to be the grammar police - but it's actually a "Dragon Wagon".
There is a vet in town who drove the armoured one in WWII and a friend in the UK has one - with trailer.
There was a thread some years back with pics of the one that NASA had.
Well - if people want to poo poo your "solution" or your engineering skills - it's their problem! Good job. A lot of my posts include going beyond the TM's to maybe help others when I find an issue.
Isn't there a vent on those tanks? I am sure that the design specs for the vehicle included...
Next step - isolate brake light switch from turn switch, run dedicated turn wires from front amber lamps to new rear amber lamps and a seperate but combined brake to factory red lamps. Blackout remains as original.....