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    Need new fuel pump for M151A2

    Also, go to Wal-Mart and get the blue marine grade Stabil and use it with the gas. It is specifically made to protect fuel systems from ethanol damage.
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    Ft. Hood Mounted Warfare Historic Vehicle Rally

    Just another bit of info. Anyone coming that wants a motel close, the La Quinta on Ft. Hood Blvd. is only a mile from the front gate. It has a lot to park tow vehicles and trailers. It is the closest to the base, and it is a good idea to call and reserve a room now. There are several places to...
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    M142 Cradle

    After I sent the reply, I got to thinking. I may have gotten mine from U.S. Collectors Ordnance instead of BMG Parts. I do not remember for sure, but it was one of the two.Bob
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    M142 Cradle

    I found mine at BMG Parts. It is a demil that has a long pintle welded on. It is very well done. They are the only ones I could find with one. It is not cheap. It was $499 I believe, but that seems to be about the going price, and up. I did have to paint it, but it was in pretty good shape paint...
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    Trying to get insurance & tag for my MUTT..

    Have you talked to one of the companies that specialize in these vehicles (Hagerty, Continental Western,etc.)? Here in Texas, we just take the make, model, and vin. Number to our agent, and we can get insurance. When I buy a vehicle from Gov. Liquidation, that is all my agent requires to give...
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    Ft. Hood Mounted Warfare Historic Vehicle Rally

    Last time, we got to watch the Abrams and Bradleys doing night fire exercises. We also got to visit an Abrams company doing Maint. in the field while waiting to do firing quals. Got to climb in and all over the tanks, and talk to the crews. Then we went to a Patriot Battery and got to see the...
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    Ft. Hood Mounted Warfare Historic Vehicle Rally

    Oct. 25, 26, 27, 2013. Ft. Hood, Killeen, Tx. Participants display vehicles, equipment, etc., on base Friday, then spend the weekend traveling the tank trails, running over the training areas, and visiting units in the field in training. Live fire range on Saturday. Also, there are several...
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    I'm havin trouble getting dang title :/

    In Texas, we can get a bonded title on vehicles w/o a title. We get a packet from the DMV. It is sent in with all the info requested, the bill of sale, appraisal, fees, etc., and a bonded title is issued if they do not find any other claims on the vehicle. Since my 151A2 had no vin#, I took the...
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