Anyone built there own ring mount?

[redcoat54th]

OK, so when the originals cost an arm and three legs maybe its time to rething. Has anyone built their own ring mount. I have seen the single tube M-60 mounts but a .50 Cal ring would look the part for a Vietnam era truck.
Any pictures or adivce for the group would be most welcome. I am building my own 37mm Anti-tank gun so fabrication is not a problem. I would like it to look as authentic as possible without going overboard. After all; I will be hanging a replica Ma Deuce up there and weight is not a issue yet alone recoil.

 

[wreckerman893]

I would think that your time and effort are worth something.

The last I heard the rings themselves were going for around 600 bucks, three legs around 600 then you have to hunt the cradle and associated hardware.

The whole thing should come in around 1500........can you re-create one for less??

If so there might be a market just like there is for the faux weapons themselves.

Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[Keith_J]

Do they still have a use on the FMTVs? I know the M2HB is still used.

 

[redcoat54th]

Wreckerman893 I can build a lot for $1200. I have access to shop tools, welder and so on. The metal is the cheap part. Pipe and flat plate. Rolling the ring with thick material will have to be out sourced but even that in not too expensive. I would love to get ahold of some blueprints or close up pics with dimentions.
I will have only about $500 in my cannon and it will be hard to tell from the real thing 10 paces out. I have in mind to build a 105 to tow with the M35 someday. I would rather fiddle in the workshop and build something than get a second job or watch TV all night. LOL

 

[frodobaggins]

I'd be willing to give it a try if someone would let me borrow theirs.
What would shipping cost on one of these ?