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  1. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    The owner of the one that burned owns a 2nd that is in the beginning stages of restoration.
  2. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    Well I can't say they are not replaceable either. All of the aircraft mentioned "can be rebuilt" if deep enough pockets are had. You know you mention the p40 as rare. Well when it comes to fighters, they are not that rare. Thanks to a huge movement in new Zealand and Australia groups, they...
  3. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    Well I can't say they are not replaceable either. All of the aircraft mentioned "can be rebuilt" if deep enough pockets are had. You know you mention the p40 as rare. Well when it comes to fighters, they are not that rare. Thanks to a huge movement in new Zealand and Australia groups, they...
  4. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    In recent accidents, a brs chute would only have worked in maybe one incident. Tbm avenger in nj. Inflight fire after take off. Emer landing, pilot burns but survives aircraft a total loss. B-17 inflight fire after take off. Emer landing everyone safe. P-51 initiates a go around on...
  5. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    Well the t-6 at gross wt is about 5,600 lbs and I bet the 51 is over 8k. Now yes it proven to survive but on a old airplane, I can't see it happening. The cirrus is standard equipment and the harness that the chute is attached to lays in channels that are part of it's construction and is...
  6. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    Your kidding right?????? Most of said aircraft are composite construction and once you make the decision to deploy. You may survive but the aircraft will be a total write off. I'm sorry but this is just dumb. But not dumber than not flying them at all. Let's just say we all buy...
  7. vtdeucedriver

    Power Pack for m151

    I paid 400 for the one I got. The banged up tub but new fuel tank and radiator and a very nice grill and the rest of the goodies were free!;)
  8. vtdeucedriver

    P-51 Mustang Down

    A skyraider too was lost in may with both souls lost.
  9. vtdeucedriver

    GMMVC Rally July 7-9!!!!!!!!!

    Glad you and the family had a good time!!!!! If you get to weare, Keep a eye out for the club banner. We take over a corner every year!!
  10. vtdeucedriver

    GMMVC Rally July 7-9!!!!!!!!!

    That has to be the best looking m52a2 and m37 that I have ever seen
  11. vtdeucedriver

    GMMVC Rally July 7-9!!!!!!!!!

    Glad you had a good time!
  12. vtdeucedriver

    GMMVC Rally July 7-9!!!!!!!!!

    Can you say low 80's and sun???? I can!!!!! Bring your tents. Were camping under the canvas!
  13. vtdeucedriver

    Substandard quality parts

    Got to always remember as a good surplus friend always says "government contracts go to the lowest bidder"
  14. vtdeucedriver

    GMMVC Rally July 7-9!!!!!!!!!

    Looking like a great weekend!!!!!!! So come on up, over or down!!!!! Don't worry, I was assured that fredo colerone was leaving the speedo at home! Directions and rally info at Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club (GMMVC)
  15. vtdeucedriver

    Painted my M101A3

    Sweet
  16. vtdeucedriver

    Question to M37 Owners

    I don't remember off hand but we have 2 members that have comm shelters on 37's. One of them will be at our rally next weekend
  17. vtdeucedriver

    M37 GT Replica or Tribute?

    If you get it direct from him and the color version of book #2 is a LIMITED run, (think only 100 copies) he will sign it for ya. I think he still may have copies of "Hard Ride"
  18. vtdeucedriver

    Vietnamese translation?

    Randy, What unit were you with in RVN???? Welcome home!
  19. vtdeucedriver

    Vietnamese translation?

    Dam thats a SWEET lookin tractor[thumbzup]
  20. vtdeucedriver

    Vietnamese translation?

    Actually its............."Danger do not ride bicycles along side":beer:
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