M-66 mounts

[hndrsonj]

Does anyone have any idea what is in the cab reinforcement kits for the M-66? Is it necessary if the 50 cal isn't up there alot??? Also I can't find the manual anywhere, any ideas?

 

[DDoyle]

The reinforcment is likely due to the 80+ weight of the weapon waving around on top of those three poles - more specifically, its probably due to the recoil of firing Ma Deuce, both in terms of preventing damage to the cab, and minimizing dispersion of the fired rounds.

The info on this is in a PM magazine article, which I have, but it'll be a week before I get home. Maybe someone else in the group can point you toward it.

Hope this helps,
David Doyle

 

[emmado22]

The parts are listed in the back of the -24P

 

[clinto]

There is an old thread here where one of our member's posted pics of his cab reinforcement plates-from the looks of them, I don't think it would be too difficult to fabricate some reinforcement plates of your own.

ANd the recoil is significant-look at the video posted in the gallery.

 

[ida34]

That is my pics. Look under my photo album. They are still there. If you have a brake you should not have a problem with making them. They are their because the cab started cracking without the reiforcement. Most of the time they just sit without the 50 on them in the rear so I would say you should put it in if you are installing the ringmount. I am looking at one now.

 

[hndrsonj]

Found it in the 20P figure 318. It looks easy to make especially if you had an example. I did not think the back piece was just 1 big plate. I don't suppose anyone has a rusted out cab with one of these for a stencil to make some more????

 

[hndrsonj]

Does anyone have an origional one for measurements? Looking for specifically, thickness and height. Wonder if there are any at Howards?? I have a line on making some if I could get an example for them.

 

[ida34]

I am pretty busy right now but when I get a free second I can try to make up a drawing with dimensions for you.

Chuck