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From Raleigh News & Fishwrap - Thursday 01/24...
Osprey's assault vehicles can't haul ammo -
Aircraft go to Iraq without them
Joseph Neff, Staff Writer
When the Marines shipped their V-22 Osprey aircraft to Iraq last year, they had to leave behind the assault vehicles and mobile mortar system...
Okay, so what value is there in a 1989 GMC 3500 rear diff from my parts truck?
I'm looking to yerk the 6.2 out this weekend & sell the TH400 trans & possibly the diff - or just let the rolling hulk disappear from the driveway when the heart of the truck is removed... :)
Tanner
Protected Vehicles layoffs to be permanent?
From article:
"Protected Vehicles Inc. has told its employees that its closing is permanent and it is “unable to continue production operations.” "
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2007/dec/24/protected_vehicles_layoffs_be_permanent/
Heard rumor...
American Growler facility in North Carolina -
Neat to see all the old & used spare parts in the facility & also see the new & improved 'sons of Mutt' that they are building for the V22 Osprey program -
Tanner
Some additional photos of the new acquisition - 1963 M37 - Waiting to get it home now... :lol:
Question: How does one go about finding the history of the hood markings? Where was truck stationed?
US ARMY
3D 8163
"Tanner"