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  1. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Regretfully, nothing has changed in status. Our primary use intent, and user plan, fell through. They were offered Surplussed USMC LAV's and South African Wheeled APC's (Ratel's?) So they didn't need our's. Also, the shop where we have the vehicle located, has been socked in with Contractual...
  2. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    In this specific vehicle, Engine, Transmission, and Axles, are all interchangeable with the 5 tons. That's why I say it won't be difficult to get a replacement. The operator's controls inside, are from the M113/M114 Family. The Diesel engine specifically was used because when this family of...
  3. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Too true!!! Engine appears to be FUBAR. While a replacement will not be hard to find, shop where it is located, is on a 30-60 Day hold on this project. They have a Gov. Contract that they have to attend to first.
  4. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Yeahhhhhh..... clean sheets every night, mess hall tables with linens... they got it rough. But you haven't seen upset until you see a cargo pilot when he finds out someone forgot the Capri Sun Juice pack, in their Air Force Issue in flight Box Lunch!!!
  5. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    It wasn't so much that the C's were Better than what they were eating....(they weren't) it was more to do with the fact that the AF guys were REMFS and were extreme suckers for any kind of trinkets that they were told were "war" booty. ESPECIALLY FLIGHT CREWS. Even today, flight crews on the...
  6. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Yeah, compared to the dragoon, the V-100 driver's area is roomy. And you are correct, lots and lots of blind spots. That is why in addition to a different mirror system in the front, we're planning on putting in cameras, for 360 degree vision. Not so much as a military/tactical consideration...
  7. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Rory, Shot Earl an email and told him that if you come by, it's ok to take the tour.
  8. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    I've seen interior picts of the Current ASV, and they kept the bench, but added a back support that will fold completely back and down, like a chaise lounge back. But they're still reserved for smurfs only. AHAB, there's not a lot of truly documented history on the Dragoons. Ours is...
  9. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    No offense considered/or taken. One of the things we are considering, is some kind of modification to the front seat area, and making it a single space for the driver. One of the many things different from the V-100/150's, (I think. scrammed brain right now) is that the seats are actually a...
  10. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Oh don't get me wrong. We're NOT crying sour grapes. We knew what we were getting when we bought it. And we're VERY happy with it. It could be worse!! It could be SOVIET. On my "wish list" is an Israeli-Captured BTR-80 Series. Saw them in Israel when I went to Israeli Jump School. The...
  11. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Yeah,,,,,,, I realize that we were ALL a lot skinnier when we were in the service. And I was light infantry, so we either walked or flew to wherever we were going. The only times we thought about armor and their crews was when we were either trying to get as far away from them as possible...
  12. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Here's the rest of the interior picts:
  13. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    And here's some interior shots: I'll add some more interior shots later.
  14. Madmedic

    Our Dragoon

    Once again, APOLOGIES to Austringer for the deviation on his thread. Here's picts of the Dragoon. We got it from the Littlefield auction last year. As with so many other vehicles from that auction, the description DID NOT match the actual condition of the vehicle. The Dragoon was/is NOT in...
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