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    DUKW's scrap or rusty gold?

    It depends on if you want a floater or not. If you just want to drive it, you can start off with a pretty bad hull. If you want a floater, get the best you can! Some parts are hard to find, so if you can grab them for parts, perhaps you could part them out to make some money for a better hull...
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    New from south west wisconsin

    Welcome from the other side of the state. Looks like you need to start reading your Technical Manauls (TMs). You can fins 'em here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?77609-TM-s-for-the-CUCV Start off with the -10 manual as that is the most basic Operator's Manual. The -20's and -34's...
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    My first deuce

    While I have worked on a few deuces, I have never personally owned one...until now. Here is my new-to-me M109A4: It was listed as a 1993 with 132 miles and 69 hours. That will change as I bring it almost 100 miles home. The site manager said it needs new batteries, but is good to go...
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    M4 high speed tractor info/pics needed

    I was able to drive Kevin Kronlund's before his passing. It has since gone to American Airpower Museum in NY. Here is a video of me driving it: http://youtu.be/RqJDrWm-MJw ~Robert
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    Southbound tomorrow

    A big thank you to Fendryk Transport LLC for hauling the T-34 to 'World War II Comes Alive in Peoria'. For more info about the event, see Central IL WWII Reenactor's webpage at http://www.centralilww2.com/ We will be there all weekend. Stop on out if you can! ~Robert
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    Soft top separated from plastic channel

    I have used thin gauge stainless steel MIG welding wire before. Hold up great! ~Robert
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    M923A2 shutoff sounds

    Sounds like the normal sound of air from the application of the parking brake exhausting out the air intake. Do you hear the same noise when you apply the parking brake while the truck is running and you have you head outside the driver's door near the intake?
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    T-34-85 first run at Military Veterans Museum

    After 4 months of hard work from Museum volunteers, the T-34-85 had its first run on March 31, 2013. Here is a video from that day. You can see during the last run of the day, a storm that seemed like it was straight from Siberia kicked up and we had quite a little snowstorm for about a half...
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    My new M38

    Nice M38, but I think that top does look too modern. ~Robert
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    My new M38

    Just had to be the first. :nopics: ~Robert
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    2013 VIN INFO Thread

    Something got goofed up on this one... I was asking for info on a M923A2 with the following info: a. Serial Number (VIN number) - 2307393 b. Registration Number - NL0UKN c. NSN without dashes - 2320012300307 d. Where you bought it - Fort McCoy, Sparta, WI e. Bumper numbers - 335TSC 472CM 342CM...
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    2013 VIN INFO Thread

    Info for a M923A2 please: a. Serial Number (VIN number) - 2307393 b. Registration Number - NL0UKN c. NSN without dashes - 2320012300307 d. Where you bought it - Fort McCoy, Sparta, WI e. Bumper numbers - 335TSC 472CM 342CM DET 335 - Which is I decode correctly would be 335th Signal Command...
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    New member from MI

    Welcome from Wisconsin! ~Robert
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    bid on shipments site?

    We used uship to move some armored vehicles last year. You need to do your research on your bidders before you award them the contract. The company we used was a professional towing company from the area the vehicles needed to go, so we never thought about them. It was a great experience and we...
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    Red River Army Depot (RRAD) rebuild??

    Some of the M939 series trucks coming through GL say that they were rebuilt at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD). What all is involved in a rebuild? ~Robert
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    M923 truck Sparta WI to Connecticut

    Military Veterans Museum and Education Center uses Brad Watson Trucking for all non-armor moves. He has great rates and good availability. His contact info is: Brad Watson Madison, WI 608-220-0667 bradwatson2@hotmail.com Tell him I sent you, please. ~Robert
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    Experince with Sparta WI location

    I've been there a few times and have had nothing but great experiences! ~Robert
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    T-34-85 first engine start

    We'll work on that one after we get this one done. :) ~Robert
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    T-34-85 first engine start

    If you pay for transportation. :) ~Robert
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