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I got up on Saturday. Anyone know who it was that had the old stretchers that stacked and clipped together like bunkbeds? Anyone know where to find them?
OHIO is certainly no problem. For vintage/historic, titling is easy, insurance is cheap, and we don't even have to mount or display the plates, which is really cool.
Exporting surplus military anything from most countries is not as simple as it sounds. Most will not do it, period. And the one's that will, finding a trustworthy person there in which to deal is quite another story.
The right side shifting link; the part it attaches to at the transmission is the bell crank. The bell crank pivot needs to be snug fit with no play or you will be fishing for gears. As for rear axle problems, in the context of 18 year old GIs vs. adults...enough said. I don't think anyone has...
For your viewing pleasure, this XM-706 we restored three years ago and has a very happy owner. It is the only early model we know of and certainly in private hands. We love before and after photos....
This is a great video showing in detail French AMX-10 6x6 w/90mm gun. Very advanced, very effective in long range operations. You don't need to understand French to appreciate their vehicles. Footage of VBLs, too.
I would be concerned with overheating the fluid flywheel under tow. Ferrets are not particularly powerful and the added drag might be a real problem You cook a flywheel, you are not going anywhere for a long time; and its a major bear to change out.
I agree completely with jwaller on all his points. Additionally, these heavily caused almost as many deaths due to the overloading the design as were saved by the armor. It is not heavy enough armor for IED protection but enough to seriously compromise every positive aspect of the vehicle. They...
I don't know myself, but do your self a big favor and call customs and find out for sure what you need to do. Don't lie or try to tweek anything. If it backfires you could be in serious trouble.