fadedsun

So......Are you restoring it back to it's Iraqi service days or something else?

Matt

As close as I can with exceptions for practicality. The gaz41 engine and trans will get removed and replaced with a diesel and an auto transmission at some point in the future.

Does anyone know where I can get gaz41 head gaskets?

mine are bad

She was sent off for restoration about 2 weeks ago to a place back east in the US. Should be done by mid july.

Sad to see her gone :embarrassed:

Spending the day tomorrow (well, a few hours) stripping out parts from the interior, tagging/bagging them, and figuring out how I'm going to get the engine out.

well done a lot of work ahead ,guaranteed to keep you oout of the pub for a while !

Yep! I need a truck with a crane to lift the engine out and the turret. There's so much work to do and I haven't started yet and can't start for a while. Kinda frustrating but that's how it works.

Captured by the SAS from the Iraqis. Has all the radios and compasses inside. Turret is function and everything, even the sight, is inside. Hurricane sandy caused damage I need to fix (water flooded the inside). Starts but doesn't run due to brakes and clutch being out.

What do you use to push a 16000 pound armored vehicle that doesn't run?.....

...another vehicle that's just as big. Using a deuce and a half and chains and time we removed it off the trailer and pushed it into the boat slip. After stepping inside I realized the enormity of my goals to get this as close to restored as possible.

Here's what I'm looking at:

Short term:

Strip the interior, remove all accessories and panels

Change oil, hydro

Replace all filters

Mid-term

2x new driver/commander seats

2x crewman seats

2x sets of side/rear view mirrors

weld latches on hatches to allow a lock to be used

2x sets of turn signals

Long term

Remove engine, replace/adjust clutch assembly

Sandblast engine compartment, repaint

Swap engine for cummins 4bt/allison transmission

that's all I can think of now!

Delivery should be in approximately 6 days. Gave up on trying to find a secure storage and opted for a fenced in RV and boat storage center.

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I get this error when trying to register.

Anyone care to shoot a message to the mods at the Russiamilitarytrucks.com forums and ask them to activate member beefcake?

Been waiting..my account seems to be de-activated...

Thanks!

Mine is a turreted Iraqi model. I'm located in Texas, USA.

I have a BRDM2 I will be taking possession of in under a month.

What do i need to have to work on it?

It is a manual transmission with a clutch and 4 gears, correct?

What kind of oils does it need? Hydraulic fluid?

What kind of tools are required to work on it..(Any special types? What are the most common bolt sizes?)

Anything is appreciated. I'm really excited about it's arrival!

How much is a reputable seller in the UK selling them for in decent, running shape?

I'm a little Biased

Curious if anyone wouldn't mind scanning in it for me. I'm specifically looking for the article on the Israeli mk1 rby scout car.

there's one on milweb for 6.5k ,i think that's about as cheap as they come ,so i you're interested i'd be quick

 

good luck

eddy

Yeah, I saw that but i've never heard much about him.Kind of makes me nervous about spending my money with him.

Malyutka,

fascinating story! I'd love to see pics if you have them. I was offered a brdm from a uk

dealer for about 11k pounds in decent shape. Nice to see you've come over from ss too :-)

I've always wanted one.

Malyuttka,

nice vehicle. I'm jonesing to get one myself. How many kilometers on yours?

Any. Experiance with trapper industries?

Awesome!

Thanks for the help guys.

Anyone here have experiance with Duncan Nicholson of http://www.tanksforsale.co.uk?

An acquiantaince and I were thinking of ordering from him and looking for feedback.

Probably depends on who you ask and how big their wallet is.

Makes one wonder....

I take it both Richard Moore and Duncan Nicholson are viewed highly here?

I just missed placing a bid on a btr40 here in the us. What's the Ex-Warsaw pact vehicle scene over there look like?

Last I checked stuff was pretty expensive. Never made sense when these vehicles were made by the tens of thousands and only designed to last minutes in combat.

Humber Fv1600 907.18474 kilograms Utiliy

I take it that is the manual number?