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Well after a little misdirection on my part, the tank was actually privately owned by the museum.
I have managed to broker a deal for the sale of the tank. The final price has been deemed by contract to be undisclosed, so don't ask. I will note that my commission for the work I did on the back...
When it gets to be warmer and nicer weather I'll ask the museum guy if he has or can have a place ready to display it. If he does, I'll see if he wants to have a tank moving party.
LOL, If there really is interest in a mini-rally to move the tank, I will go discuss it with the museum, and make sure they have a location ready etc. If they have or can have, and would like the help, we can sure have a mini rally here. Some good spots around for camping. Just better not be...
I don't think they are ready to just jump up and do it, but when I go back to see the rest of the museum, I will mention we have people willing to help. They don't have a lot of money.
The museum itself though, was pretty awesome. I'm definitely going back to see it more in depth.
How would...
Well everyone. I have the story. And pics of inside the turret when my wife gets back with the camera cable.
It belongs the the local military museum. It's currently where it's at because they can't find a way to get it moved. Needs to go about a mile if anyone wants to help :)
They had a guy...
The good camera battery is charging....
Lord, give me the guts to climb down the turret, the luck to make it in and out without breaking a leg, and let anyone that sees me be a poor shot.
When I get the skinny on it all, I'll post it up. I doubt I'll have the money to save it unless we can do some kind of group. If I can't do it, I want it to go to someone who can.
I just hope that if it IS legit, that it doesn't belong to one of those A-holes who would rather let it rot than...
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