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Post by oscardeuce on Jul 25, 2015 10:16:22 GMT
Another one of my hobbies taking up too much time and $$. Here is my 1941 White Scout Car M3A1  Anyone else enjoy this hobby? |
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Post by the light works on Jul 25, 2015 13:32:16 GMT
If I was richer I might. is the gun on a rail so it can reposition, or is it fixed where it is? the closest I can afford to come to collecting military vehicles is the HMMWV ambulance the department has repurposed as a beach rescue transporter.  |
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Post by oscardeuce on Jul 25, 2015 14:34:39 GMT
The trolley can run all the way around the inside of the vehicle.
They usually hade 3 trolleys for 1 .50 and 2 .30 machine guns, but alas the trolleys are about as rare as hens' teeth.
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Post by the light works on Jul 25, 2015 15:13:59 GMT
The trolley can run all the way around the inside of the vehicle. They usually hade 3 trolleys for 1 .50 and 2 .30 machine guns, but alas the trolleys are about as rare as hens' teeth. probably the common failure point in the mechanism, and during production they were easy to make, so nobody bothered to make them more durable. - now that they are out of production, replacement is not so convenient. |
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Post by oscardeuce on Jul 25, 2015 16:08:35 GMT
They actually are very durable. The trolley weighs 35lbs. All steel.
Most were scrapped, no one thought to keep many.
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Post by the light works on Jul 25, 2015 16:42:21 GMT
They actually are very durable. The trolley weighs 35lbs. All steel. Most were scrapped, no one thought to keep many. I'm sure nobody thought they'd be collectible. |
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Post by GTCGreg on Jul 25, 2015 20:44:27 GMT
As I mentioned in another thread, a friend of mine that lives in Wisconsin collects military vehicles. One of his prize possession is a Gama-Goat. It's 6X6 articulated vehicle where not only the trailer wheels are driven, but they steer as well. This picture isn't the one he owns, but his is almost identical. Attachment DeletedHe also has a number of Army Mules. These vehicles are driven by a 2 or 4 cylinder air cooled engine mounted underneath at the rear. Attachment DeletedOf course has one of the common 2 1/2 ton transports. Attachment DeletedHe also has an all aluminum Jeep that was designed as a one use recon vehicle that was air dropped behind enemy lines. I don't have a picture of it but it was a throw-away. You couldn't even change the tire if you got a flat as the wheels were riveted on rather than using lug nuts. |
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Post by GTCGreg on Jul 25, 2015 20:52:30 GMT
His latest addition is this thing. He already paid for it but hasn't picked it up yet as he has to wait for his EUC to clear. Of course, all 4 front wheels steer. It's interesting because it comes with it's own 8 ton foldable crane on the back. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by oscardeuce on Jul 25, 2015 23:47:09 GMT
Me likey
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Post by the light works on Jul 26, 2015 2:09:34 GMT
My department used to have a gama goat, years ago. we also had a pair of dodge military pickups, of WWII vintage. unfortunately, they all were put into the accelerated wear program.
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Post by oscardeuce on Jul 26, 2015 3:09:47 GMT
We restored a DUKW from a local fire department. Had to sell it a few years ago. We swam it once.  |
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Post by kharnynb on Jul 26, 2015 10:36:16 GMT
Until recently, our "cottage neighbor" owned this:  Swedish airforce fire engine. So he had something to move his bofors:  |
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