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The reason is simple.... "We the unwilling, Led by the unknowning Are doing the impossible For the ungrateful. We have done so much For so long With so little That we are now qualified To do ANYTHING With NOTHING." I heard that called the Government Workers' Creed.

Dang! Without any fenders on the forward unit, that Goat looks like a wet cat !!! Keep up the good work.

Subscribed. :whistle::popcorn: Waiting to be educated here..... [thumbzup]

An awesome aircraft indeed. The restored airworthy fleet has just grown by 100%. May God bless those who fly and maintain her and grant her a perfectly safe operational life. AMEN.

David, Not to be rude, but your "a1 WHAT???" Your motor pool inventory in in your signature block shows no "a1" of any M-Series. Just curious WHAT you ran down the highway in sin there could be several qualifying models under this thread's 5-Ton catch-all. Thanks.

True. While nobody like to discover that kind of problem, it is far better to discover and address the problem than to allow it to go unnoticed and becoming aware of it only in the forensic analysis of a catastrophic failure of global proportions. So much for my deep thoughts tonight. It's on...

OK, boys and girls, here's the BIG REVEAL...... This Wrecker WAS UP FOR AUCTION with a closing date of Friday July 15th. HOWEVER.... On Tuesday, July 12th, shortly after I posted the Data Plate Pics I clicked on the auction to check on the bidding (someone had placed an opening bid of $500...

The Plot of this Thread Just Took an INTERESTING TURN ! ! ! I am not yet at liberty to disclose any details, but as the post title declares... STUFF JUST GOT REALLLLLLLY INTERESTING !!! Stay tuned for details as they become clear and post-worthy. HEHEHE - I just LOVE a good mystery !

I have just obtained photos of the DATA PLATE(S) on this wrecker. Unfortunately, the resolution is poor and therefore the printing is not legible. . . If anyone can play with the resolution and/or contrast to make out the actual model, serial number, registration number, etc. please feel...

Low Flying... could spell LIFE OR DEATH !!! March 2016 - US Aircraft Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-EHwYOfY94&feature=youtu.be The write up says that several deck crewmen were injured when the cable snapped and presumably recoiled in their direction. Low...

:rules::recovry4x4::hammer::deadhorse: HIJACK ENDED - PLEASE RETURN TO ORIGINAL TOPIC Thank you.

Ryan, I suggest looking at the MEMBER MAP (see buttons in the header at the top of every SS Forum webpage) and then send PMs to those members near you... especially if their profiles indicate they have a capable vehicle and/or tow bar. Hope you find your way there. John

Welcome aboard :-D Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway :driver: Congrats on your new MV and on the awesome father/son time over your recovery journey. By the way.... You probably should update your location in your User Profile. Website RULES require we be at least STATE...

These Canadians may not do LOW flying so much as some seriously CLOSE ENCOUNTERS of the aerobatic kind..... Canadair CL-41 Tutor (11-4058)

Contact some of your local CABINET MAKERS/SHOPS who MAKE there cabinetry. Politely explain your project so you aren't mistaken as a potential competitor, then ask them from where they source their hardwoods. They might even be able to mill the wood to your required dimensions at a reasonable...

Controlling 1 & 2 in the post-accident scenario??? For that, DEPENDS. (Adult Diapers)

We're making progress ! I spoke that a "point of contact" for this wrecker today! He's a very nice, enthusiastic veteran, seemingly knowledgeable of MVs in general and this truck in particular. I'm told that this truck last ran about 2-1/2 years ago. He believes that with a set of fresh...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArNz8U7tgU4

Yes, Sir, it is. Click on the links in Post #1 of this thread and you can see examples of it's mass production.

Thanks for posting up the B-52 link. As y'all may recall: I work at a funeral home a pre-arrange funerals for those planning their final needs. I had the distinct privilege yesterday to visit with an 82-year-old, 24-year USAF veteran. He served his entire career as a B-52 Tail Gunner. He...