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  1. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    Hmm, interesting... Super available and lots of parts support, manifolds on the correct side. Not remotely as indestructable as the Ford motor though. Worth putting a tape measure on for sure!
  2. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    So, has anybody actually done a Ford 300 swap and have tales to tell or pictures to show? The Jag motor in my Scorpion is not rebuildable and from what I've read about them vs. the big-6 Ford I think this would be really neat to try. Obviously the oil pan will be custom, no problem there...
  3. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    The Hotchkiss is located in CZ so not demilled but a good reminder about such things. The CVR(T) is (according to Jane's) rated for 14.5mm on the front and I gather the CVR(T) up-armor for the fv103 is good for .50 on the sides, while I think I read the Hotchkiss supposedly will take 20mm on...
  4. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    Thanks for the feedback. Found a couple parts vehicles for the French (as opposed to many dozen for the British but still) and happy to do a re-power in the larger engine bay of the French so not as dire as all that but point well taken. Good tip on the Ford motor, nice to have an option. I...
  5. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    Thanks for the feedback. Found a couple parts vehicles for the French (as opposed to many dozen for the British but still) and happy to do a re-power in the larger engine bay of the French so not as dire as all that but point well taken. Good tip on the Ford motor, nice to have an option. I...
  6. teletech

    CVR(T) FV103 Spartan VS. Hotchkiss 22-2 Schützenpanzer help

    So, trying to decide on my first tracked vehicle and thought I'd throw it out to the community for input... I went to the Littlefield auction and while I was too slow to move money and throw caution to the wind I did get a chance to sit in some nice armor and get the itch. I came away thinking...
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