Looking for Vietnam era pics of V100's with 504th

[wgtactical]

Looking for photos, stories, names and interesting trivia relating to V100's with the 504th in Vietnam. Feel free to PM or email me and any help appreciated! Photo attached provided by R.Hill

 

[wgtactical]

Was hoping to use photos and experiences provided by surviving crewmembers that would be helpful on a restoration of a XM706E1 (V100)

I remember Eddie Black was a great local resource for finding information relating to such things, unfortunately he has since passed away in 2007

 

[wgtactical]

Among the field modifications performed on vehicles in Vietnam was the addition of a weapon mount from a M113 cupola to the V100 turret as seen in the attached picture. The V100 we will be restoring actually had this modification as the mounting locations are still intact, and we are in the process of finding a mount.

 

[wgtactical]

While we are making the last few parts for the dummy M73's, a friend of mine called and asked if I needed a Ferret (like there's anyone who doesn't) and so we ended up with one. Everyone knows I have been looking for a photo of the 1969 Blood Sweat and Tears V100 from the early 70's and so far have not found anything. I get this 1954 British Ferret and in the matter of hours find a clear photo of it in service in the early 60's, thanks to @patracy...

The turret is nicely built fake but it rides on a legit turret bearing like was used on the T50 turrets and M26 and M27 cupolas.

Anyway, this acquisition will inspire us to build replica fenders and other parts that are no longer available for this little car

 

[wgtactical]

We just installed the M73 dummies in the V100 turret. We have an original ammo can being sent to us to duplicate as well as original Cadillac Gage drawings for the brass chute that fits between the two guns. Progress a little at a time.

 

[wgtactical]

Still looking for any photos of V100's that were assigned to the 504th in Vietnam.

 

[wgtactical]

Making progress on the turret parts. The original finish on this fire control box was removed and white Cerakote and laser engraving/color fill replaced the ink stamped markings. This control box mounted on the traversing gearbox and controlled the twin M73 mg's

We will re-wrap the wiring harness before we reinstall it to give it the final restored touch.

 

[art]

Good artic on the 504th MP Bn. And the twin 30 cal

U.S. Army's B Company, 504th Military Police Battalion Patrolled Central Highlands Highways During the Vietnam War

The B Company 'Roadrunners' of the 504th Military Police Battalion faced Viet Cong land mines and ambushes as they patrolled the notorious roads of the Central Highlands.

www.historynet.com

 

[wgtactical]

I was forwarded a link to this M113 which bears the same name "Blood Sweat and Tears" and the caption associated with the photo reads "We had a slight problem one day. Bravo Co., 4th Bn., 23 Inf. Reg., 25th Inf. Div. 1970"

Although it isn't the photo of our V100 I had been searching for, it does give some hope that one may be found.

 

[Kenny6768]

I was forwarded a link to this M113 which bears the same name "Blood Sweat and Tears" and the caption associated with the photo reads "We had a slight problem one day. Bravo Co., 4th Bn., 23 Inf. Reg., 25th Inf. Div. 1970"

Although it isn't the photo of our V100 I had been searching for, it does give some hope that one may be found.

 

[Kenny6768]

I have photos of V100 504th Company C. Where would you like me to send them to?