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    S-280 structural questions

    X2 on what Dan said. They are built extremely well. All the abuse they received in military life will take a toll. Mine had several small holes in roof from whatever was stored up there. Even after sealing everything up it's still drying out weeks later. Wasn't dripping or moldy, just want...
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    GP Spray Painting info on equipment getting out of control.

    Yea All my CUCVs had that sticker on the speedometer plastic. A lot of dust was there so they didn't stick much at all. Came off fine. Luckly all the gibberish was written on windshields and came off without issue. ........but you could tell it was all originally done by Government...
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    GP Spray Painting info on equipment getting out of control.

    Maybe for what you bought. Last few items I've bought needed MEK to get the red paint off. White paint isn't as bad. Even then it still had a color tint embedded in the sand CARC. Foot tall and larger letters and numbers are just a bit excessive.
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    GP Spray Painting info on equipment getting out of control.

    Ive noticed that the numbers/info being applied onto equipment has gone from a paint pen/sharpie to spray painting huge numbers and letters. Their not even trying to be neat and think about after the sale (shocker). There is a M1008 CUCV coming up soon and instead of applying whatever is...
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    I think I have a complete small louver insert sourced. Maybe a knob also. The large louver piece is being rather difficult to locate. Already have my new peephole installed. Finished a totally new rewiring job yesterday. Its all sealed up and ready for new paint outside. Door is last...
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    M916 to MRAP / HET build thread

    You could build two pole barns or one simple shop for what this project will cost you. Think big Build big I like it.
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    M101A3 drum source

    Call anyway They have a ton of stuff that's not listed.
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    This is the main mess I'm trying to fix.
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    Yes Some detailed pics of that door vent cover would be great. Parts are almost impossible to find and I'm needing the pics to use for fixing/fabricating my door vent/escape panel.
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    Anyone have a pic of the always missing emergency escape panel?
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    surplus helicopters?

    Horizontal stabilizer That location keeps it up and out of the way. A lot of things get loaded in that. Vehicles included The tail rotor is tilted a bit as it actually aids in lift.
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    surplus helicopters?

    Whew Way worse than I guessed. Hopefully the new airframes are easier on that number.
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    surplus helicopters?

    Would guess close to 14-17 maintenance hours per flight hour in that beast. Never flown one and have been inside only a few times. Those are old airframes.
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    Yes more pics please. Looking for parts I'm missing and using pics for reference. I dont think any S-280 is standard. Never seen two exactly alike.
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    surplus helicopters?

    Totally depends on the airframe. (Type of helicopter). I haven't a clue about fixed wing. The type and number/complexity of systems onboard affects the number also Autopilot, radar, etc. Some systems are a bear to troubleshoot/repair/adjust , which eats up time. Age/Hours of the airframe...
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    New 6.2L Rebuild, Won't start

    Fingers crossed !
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    Cummins Logo on 5 ton 8.3L engine. Never lose it again.

    The blue one for the 8.3L is worth some money. Nice collection
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    S-280 Shelter Door Pics Requested

    Need door only Both Inside and outside Of course any pics would be appreciated keep em coming. !!
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    surplus helicopters?

    Oh yes!
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Did you swap the gears or buy it that way? 4.56s in a M1009 isn't stock.
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