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We attempted to incorporate all the mods as they came out, but it was really a hit or miss affair. No one really cared about minor quirky things. Changing gators was the most time consuming mandatory even.t. We routinely ripped them open during exercises because we did mostly off road tactics. The heater didn't warm up anything, and took up space.We made makeshift crew commander windscreens. There were no spare body parts such as bins and fenders. We repaired them ourselves. I once saw a new muffler installed, and we were amazed at how quiet a ferret really was. It was unfortunately the only spare muffler in the Brigade. There were some that still had the original turn signals, and we used the plastic lenses from the deuce and a half running lights for replacement lenses. Yes, there were a few with the different drivers side hatches. Ferrets were not exchanged from Regiment to Regiment. They were permanently assigned. Never ever saw one go to Montreal for rebuild. All names were assigned, not made up. All this was back in the 70's. I'll look in the museum photo archives for pictures.

That's one of our Ferrets from C Sqn LdSH. All this crap from books that says what's right and what's wrong is usually wrong. The story fits. The ones from Calgary were sold in one batch to South Eastern for as I recall, $3200 each. They were not a big seller in the US, took them quite a while to sell them. Some went to a movie company in California. The peculiarities from car to car were no big deal. U.S. turn signals were readily available as spares. Antennae mounts adapted for the U.S. 524's and 125's. Painting was crude and done by brush, never sprayed. The Road Runner insignia was on some, but usually painted out by new crews. Purple K fire extinguishers as per general issue. No two cars were alike in regards to internal bins and boxes. Crew heaters retro fitted, US made. Two US Jerry Can holders were added to the rear hull plate. All cars carrier names starting with C, and I recall CHINA. That car was the Troop Leader 3 Troop.

Does anyone have an email address for the Israeli Tank Museum? Our Regiment has an intact M50 Sherman that we want to bring back to life, but need tech info on the conversion.

....except for those brave SS soldiers on the front at Normandy that murdered Canadian prisoners of war. They weren't anywhere near the death camps. Time to close this thread.

We have an East German T 72 at the Museum. It is a known runner, and was driven to it's current location about 10 years ago. We wish to get it running again, and have spent three days going over the badly translated manual. We want to ensure everything is correct before we attempt to figure out how to start and move it. We want to air start it if possible. We can't confidently figure out how to check the engine oil level, how to fuel it, etc. Anyone able to give us some advise on this? If anyone runs a T 72, we would like to hear from you.

Every restored warbird is doomed, it's just a matter of time. The clock starts ticking the moment it leaves the shop. The odds are even worse coupled with the foolishness shown by these aging wannabe fighter pilots who push things too far. Doing stupid loops and low level crap should be banned by the Ministry. Formation flying is just stupid if you are not trained and current. There will be a time when there are no more vintage aircraft. But there will always be an abundance of pilots.

Does anyone have the instructions for the removal of the torsion bars? Can't find the info.

Another question if I may: What is the preferred fuel for the Meteor engine in this application? 91 Octane or would aviation 110/1130 Low Lead work (or not work)

Thanks! As usual, you guys are the wizards.

Our Regiment has a runner MK 5, but recently the red caution light on the Magneto reset has come on. Rotating the reset button does nothing, and a Mag check is normal. Any idea what the problem is?

This is my Carrier. It's complete and running. Almost all the kit is with it. What is significant about it is it's the actual one I crew commanded when I was in the Service.

Further to this, does anyone have the start procedure for a T72?