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We removed Kipmans by pulling it out with the tractor, and then pulling it down from the top two lift points. Cantilevering it up off of the bed. It can be inserted the same way. Keep in mind though, it was empty.
I suppose the same thing could be done with a second truck with a wench, maybe...
I have not seen a thread about this yet so I thought I would forward the information. Last year was a blast, it is where we met so many SS members for the first time. If you have a few things to sell, or look for, give this one a shot.
It is a smaller show compared to Findlay, but very fun...
I am kind of known for my destructive testing when it comes to electrical devices, I really want to see what some things can take. I have fried about 6 alternators and at least a dozen glow plug controllers in an effort to make them more bullet proof. I have exploded two batteries.
On one...
I did actually go look and found this:
NSN: 3750-00-255-7734 (FORK,HAY,HAND) - ArmyProperty.com
You may want to keep an eye out on GL for them to put in your pioneer racks.
I believe Kipman still has some very nice used ones. PM him. I got mine from him and I think it is the greatest thing to come along since sliced bread. What I used to do with a 5 foot bar I can now do with an 18” bar.
Joe,
I made it impossible for the old relay to stick closed, I simply have dead batteries in the trucks at all times. Problem solved. rofl
Modification highly recommended.
To all you guys that keep scrapping M109 boxes, or making sheds out of them.. I still need one more blackout blind panel…
I still have a few shelter halves/poles/stakes and load bearing combat vests if anyone is interested. I am bringing a few CUCV glow plug controllers, alternator rebuild...
So after spending a few days away from the site, preparing for a week at the SS Ohio detachment headquarters ( affectingly known as Kip’s farm ) to get everything ready for Haspin, I return to the site, and I find myself saddened by the fact that my avatar was not changed. I have since...