malyutkaman

I live in Seattle Wa. and have a MK 2/3 (03CC51). Bought it back in 94 or 95. Drove it regularly till I got the Fox.

Just quick question comrades. Since we're talking bout T72's it is my understanding that the Russians only built them for export and never fielded the tank themselves (I heard this on a show about Afganistan). Is this true or have I just been reading that Capitalist Western propaganda?:readpaper:

Mine is not too complicated when you see my avitar....My BRDM2 fires the "Malyutka" AT-3 missile. NATO code name is SAGGER, and for obvious reasons I wasn't going to use that.:shocked:

WOW!!!:wow: I'd bet he has more money into that model than I do in the real thing.

I just remembered a website where I know you can get the schematics for the box. One slight problem however.............you gotta read Czech (or at least have a friend that can). Great site for BRDM2's (and other comm block vehicles) lots of photos of interiors, exteriors, engines, etc...http://www.brdm2.estranky.cz/fotoalbum/brdm-2-obrneny-transporter/

Same goes for me. Just checked my manuals and none have that box. Can you post pix of the motor and gearbox assy. Be interesting to see how it works.

WOW!! Seems like ya learn something new every day. I thought all BRDM's were like mine (manually operated). Does that box sit down close to the bilge or mounted up high near the motor? If it was mounted near the bilge and had a loose cover that would explain the corrosion, otherwise I'd have no idea. Most of the Russian boxes are sealed really well. Anyway I'll check my manuals. I have schematics for a BRDM-2, 9P133, 9P122. If the 9P133 has the same system I can send you a copy of the schematic for the box. I think a new box or rebuild is in your future, that one looks absolutely shot. Richard

+1 on the contract issue. I would be happy with a lesser vehicle that came with a bunch of parts then one that looked better but came with nothing.

Only issues with mine is PARTS!!!! I still need Both hydraulic pumps (engine driven and hand pump). So far no luck; I see lots in the Czech rep. but trying to find someone that'll pull the parts and send them to me has (so far) been difficult. Maintenance is relatively easy, definately nothing too complicated. I may have to try your steering wheel trick (when I find some pumps) as it is very cramped.

Richard, Was just reading your post and was wondering how you extended your steering column? I know what you mean by if you're over 5ft tall your leg gets caught under the steering wheel. I'm 6'5" and can hardly drive mine. Thanks, Richard (It seems like one has to be named Richard in order to own a BRDM:-D)

Love the pix of the rebuild!!! Super fun project. Not to get your hopes up but I've got a bunch of parts for early series 6-71's. NOS valves, a supercharger impeller, starter, governor, injectors, etc.... If you can't find what you are looking for closer to home let me know what you need and maybe could swap some parts or whatever. I'm always looking for parts for my BRDM2 (if you know of a supply). Hope this helps, Richard

Is this a lousy attempt at a joke or is it a real spot on tele? (Decrease your carbon emmision or we'll KILL you!) Not that I need another reason to buy another military vehicle but this makes me want to go and buy the biggest nastiest gas guzzler I can find....Chieftain would do nicely!:evil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSTLDel-G9k

Just saw this story on Yahoo news. I work for Boeing as a flight test maintenance analyst and it was a surprise to me (figures, the people that work closest to the info are the last to know). Anyhow, I've been through the plant many times this summer. Kind of creepy walking through several hundred thousand square feet with no one else there except some volunteers working on the B-29, and B-17. As the article says the plant has underground tunnels for workers to access different parts of the plant without having to traverse the maze of aircraft on the assembly floor. They also access a walkway outside right above the river, pretty cool. I'll ask and see if I can bring a camera and get some photos of the interior before demolition begins and this historic building is gone forever.:cry: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100914/ap_on_hi_te/us_boeing_plant2_1 Cheers, Rich

Great vid Steve. The tank looks fantastic! Reminds me of the "good ol days" at Sgt. Gator's post exchange firing corn cobbs from your 37mm AT gun out across the fields....great fun!:cool2:

Why limit myself? I want both. Only problem is how to convince my better half that we need one in the driveway........Home protection?:cool2:

Absolutely fantastic! I want one!!!:banana:

Looks to be a Davidson-Cadillac armored car. Here's a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidson-Cadillac_armored_car

I worked on a couple of Leonides 127's several years ago, good reliable engines about 550hp if I remember correctly. They were attached to a Hunting Percival Pembroke C mk. III. Unfortunately the aircraft has been abandon for a few years now and looks to be little more than a fancy condo for the local airport birds.

OK, did a bit more searching. It is actually a "Manville machine projector" Pat. date 12-7-1937.http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=359450 Now since you got me interested I have to see if I can get one!

Looks like a Hawk MM-1. Found this ref. on the web, "The Hawk MM-1 is an American revolver-type 40 mm grenade launcher first produced in the 1970s. The Hawk MM-1 takes a 40 mm calibre grenade from a 12-round cylinder magazine and fires at a theoretical rate of up to 144 rounds per minute, but in practice a practical rate of fire of 30 rounds per minute can be achieved, with a maximum range of 350 meters. Funny it says first produced in the 1970's when the pic looks like a pre war uniform.

Always hate posting pix of myself.......break so many cameras that way:nut:

Hey Aaron, Thought you already were a member of the forum. How's the Abbot comming along, been in any parades lately? I've been so busy with work I haven't had the Fox or Ferret out on almost four years now:cry: (I should be shot). Hopefully this year will be different and will see ya at some events. Rich

Yours has a motor for the louvers, or do you just want to add one? Mine has the old (knuckle busting) hand crank just to the left of the driver. I do agree on the drivability. Easy to operate, hard to see out of. One thing I do know is I wouldn't want to hit anything while driving it. With so many pointy bits hanging about the interior I'd think one would get beat up pretty bad (especially with what the communist block countries used for CVC headgear).

Unknown. When I got it there was no speedo. (I've since found one). All I can say is there are probably alot of miles on it since it was built in Russia, sold to Syria, and captured by Israel in the 73 Yom Kippur War. Mechanically it is in good condition but some pieces are still missing and things like rubber seals and hoses were deteriorated. The cool part is it's one of the few vehicles I own that has acual combat history/damage to it. You can see where rounds penetrated the hull and into one of the fuel tanks and also where a large calibre machine gun round bounced off the left side. Just makes me glad that I wasn't in it at the time:-D

Will be looking forward to it:thanx: