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this is true, unfortunately most things I have found to be pre-1985 BMW.. And they are scarce in the bone yards around here.. But I have some feelers out!
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Ok. Cool.Thanks! I'm not sure about a daily driver, but I will drive it on the road.. It's hard to figure out what the parts are.. I mean, the ball joints for example- they are off of a civilian vehicles, but I have no clue what! Same with the steering rack.. (The rack is damaged, and needs to be replaced) but that is the joys of a prototype!It will be a very long road, but it will be worth it! My goal is for it to be completely done in time for the 2018 MVPA convention that the KILROY club (that I am Vice President of) will be hosting in Louisville, KY again! (I'm kind of excited if you can't tell) lol
Ball joints, tie rode ends, shocks, stuff like that Napa will be your friend. Just take the old one in and they will usually help to find a match. Just go to a old Napa (motor part and bearings) and the will usually help you.
If your ever down my way when it's done holler and I'll get out the RZR and we can go ride.
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I might have to check out Napa.. They are all chain stores around here, but if you get the right guy (usually the older guy lol) you can find some stuff
My goal is to make it to the GA rally one day, maybe I'll see you there!
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Fred, but I did drive the other one on the airstrip, and it was pretty fun!
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Last night I threw a couple of batteries in it, primed the fuel system, and fired it up!! It ran really rough, and I know it will need much attention before running good.. I just wanted to be sure everything was free.. The trans worked, and it moved forward and reverse
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I haven't forgotten about you guys, I don't have any fresh updates, I've been trying to move some of my other toys/projects to free up some cash for this fun toy 
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Simply amazing. Subscribed!
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Just happened upon this thread. Cool little ride, I must say I'm interested in your progress if any.
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As of right now I don't have any progress to report, my recent acquisition of a hmmwv has kinda pushed the FAV to the back burner for a bit..
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I have seen small eagle tugs built for the military the same way Chrysler 3 speed transaxle attached to a perkins diesel engine
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Would love to connect. I actually own the other vehicle and just completing a complete restoration and upgrade. I have a some history in them and would like to learn what you know about the vehicle. Just a few photos of the restoration and should be done in the next few weeks.
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That chrysler transaxle must have been pretty robust i have seen the same configuration on aircraft tugs with a perkins 4 cylinder in front of it
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We just completed the restoration of #2 of 3. This vehicle was originally developed by Teledyne Continental Motors, Terrestrial Propulsion Division in 1984 as a Lightweight, Highly Mobile Weapons Carrier, Reconnaissance and Scout Vehicle Prototype (“LFV”) for the United States Military. Identified as Serial Number 3SF5626-501-002 by Teledyne Continental Motors. This was the second prototype made. Only two others known to remain in the world (and both don’t run). She is now Street Legal and tearing up the streets.
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SHINY!!! Nice work!! Thanks for sharing!!