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Thanks Guys for the info.
I want to restore this bird correctly. I also was told not to start the engine without the blades hooked up. Too much RPM with no load the engine could explode. I not sure but will check it out..I will lookup CF. and talk to them . I know the marines had a differnet...
Picking it up in PA, It WILL be at Aberdeen!..Stop by anytime for the 10 cent tour!...
Let me know if anyone knows of rocket pods or gun mounts. Not 20k gun mounts..I can have a set made for 3K..
Kevin..
Will rent a tow truck with a long boom, for 30 mins..Pick it up by the rotor head and place in down on the trailer.
The skids will be 5" off the road so it will clear the bridges. Stock height is 12' 6" so the new trailer height will be 12' 11".. Perfect...Tow with the blades on..It will be 8'...
Thanks guys,
I will update you as i go along. I cant register it withthe data plates gone. The USDA did not want the libility..
I might tow it to a friends in N.C. he flys his with no numbers etc., he lives in middle of nowhere and just hopps from farm to farm..He owns 400 acres..Says hes been...
Hey Guys,
Thought I would show you my new addition. 1965 UH-1E Huey.
Really a nice bird. Just bought it and i am going to put it on a boat trailer to tow it 300 miles back to Annapolis Md. I have seen others do it, so I am going to try. This bird last flew in 2005. Its be decladed scrap, removed...
Nice setp!, I too had to use my backhow to lift the ring.HEAVY!.
Now Im installing one on my M923, I have seen M923's with 4 leg rings, But, not with 3..!
Has anyone seen a 9 series truck with a older 3 leg gun ring?..(picture)?.
Kevin..
Hi,
Looked all over here and cant find the Antenna setting for my rt524 radio in my hmmwv.
I hooked it up, powers up great. Antenna makes a clicking sound when i change channels. A FAN comes on when i transmit. I have a buddie who is 25 miles away id like to call to see if it works, i also will...
Thanks!
Great pictures! It looks like its a 57mm..cant wait to clean it up some..
Thanks for the info..
Now i would like to find a couple dummy shells, and the base..
Kevin..
I think it was made in 1898, as the brass plate says. I think its a hoskitch?(sp)..
I paid 1200 for it..It has a lot of brass in it..Would look really nice polished up and painted.
The scrapper and I were duelling over it..I offered the most..So i got it..
Kevin..
ps, the camera date is...
Hey Guys,
bought a cannon at a yard sale...Who made it and what size is it?
I think its a navy deck gun. May be a 6 pounder? 57mm?. It weighs about 600 lbs..
Im looking for the base thats missing and maybe the breach block thingy.
anyone know anyone who can help me..Would look cool towed on a...
If you bought anything from GA, you pay them 7% + The tax in the state you live also.
So...10% + 7% + Maryland(6%) = 23% TAX!...No questions, I tried expalining it to Maryland and to GL, But got no where..Best of luck. People dont know until after they buy it./.
Kevin..
Me too!.
I have 2 for sale. 1 for $2500, Other 'Rust Free" and no 'dents' for $3500.
email for more pics:
decodeme@verizon.net
call 301.922.2009 cell anytime.
Located near Annapolis md.
Hey Guys,
anyone got pics of a m818 with a deuce bed and super singles on it..
I want to show the pics to a friend ,..
I cant find them anywhere in this form.
Saw one on ebay and now its gone!..Darn!.
THANKS! Kevin...
Hey guy,
Just sold 3 to a guy in Charston WV.
He drove them back..
I have 20 more to sell..also 4 M1008's..
$2,500 ea..
winches $3500..
If interested email: decodeme@verizon.;net
call 301.922.2009 cel lanytime.
ps, m818 tractors also..3500ea..