Scorpion's first Parade

[datadawg]

That is what we call a LHS load handling system or PLS palletized load system. They are for sale state side.

Will it work with M939 trucks? Is it being sold "retail" or through discount channels like GL? Us mortals can never afford the tech, unless it's being offloaded for 10 cents per $.

 

[Csm Davis]

Will it work with M939 trucks? Is it being sold "retail" or through discount channels like GL? Us mortals can never afford the tech, unless it's being offloaded for 10 cents per $.

Yeah you can find them civilian but the 5 ton would be a bit small for hauling armored vehicles. The PLS and LHS are complete trucks like the one you posted from Brittain.

 

[Csm Davis]

Here's one

 

[martinwcox]

Martin, a bit off topic, but the Scorpion has track pads as do all the CVRT's correct? Have you ever just driven it on the street, or would LEO hassle you? I was thinking about tracked armor, like a Saurer 4K or Stormer (also CVRT), but seems like you can really only use them off road, and for me that defeats the point... taking kids out for ice cream in one of these or maybe cruising into Dunkin Donuts once a month is my intended use, so if I can't do that, I wonder why even get it. I only have 3 acres at my house, not enough to really hit the mud and seems like strapping this on a trailer and hauling it 50 miles to a dedicated site is a huge hassle. Wondering what you use yours for... and your experience.

As you say, it has rubber track pad BUT they are molded into the track and cannot be replaced. Once worn down you are on the grousers. My leading edges are down to the metal, the pads are wedge shaped, thin end to the front. I have 3 spare sets of track but will probably try for another year on the current set. Only real problem is sharp turns are now leaving a mark.

I drive mine in parades on the street which is fully sanctioned as the roads are typically closed to all but the parade. Its often the case that at the end of the parade its a drive through town back to the trailer. Never been hassled BUT I have insurance and a liability umbrella and in MA you cannot register a fully tracked vehicle, many states you can, just not mine. Funnily enough a half-track seems to be fine, go figure.

I did drive it to breakfast one morning real early, pissed off the neighbors, woke em all up on a Sunday morning!

Lost a trailer tire in town and unloaded and drove back home in rush hour - someone called to LEO's, they offered an escort but I was already home. Brightened up the commute for the masses.

Ah the Scammel \ Foden DROPS. I did look at buying one. Problem was to find one that's 25 years old, that then makes it EPA exempt and easy to import outside of that all bets are off.

A great vehicle though.

Martin.

 

[turnkey]

Nice job on the Scrop and truck..

 

[cbear]

Martin, a bit off topic, but the Scorpion has track pads as do all the CVRT's correct? Have you ever just driven it on the street, or would LEO hassle you? I was thinking about tracked armor, like a Saurer 4K or Stormer (also CVRT), but seems like you can really only use them off road, and for me that defeats the point... taking kids out for ice cream in one of these or maybe cruising into Dunkin Donuts once a month is my intended use, so if I can't do that, I wonder why even get it. I only have 3 acres at my house, not enough to really hit the mud and seems like strapping this on a trailer and hauling it 50 miles to a dedicated site is a huge hassle. Wondering what you use yours for... and your experience.

A local guy has a Scorpion, and has driven it on the streets. But his life's goal is to irritate the local officials and law enforcement. Prior to a 17 year federal vacation, he had a Sherman, a couple half tracks, etc. Those got driven on the streets as well (on historical tags).

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/07/17/loc_county_character_is.html

 

[martinwcox]

A local guy has a Scorpion, and has driven it on the streets. But his life's goal is to irritate the local officials and law enforcement. Prior to a 17 year federal vacation, he had a Sherman, a couple half tracks, etc. Those got driven on the streets as well (on historical tags).

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/07/17/loc_county_character_is.html

Well that certainly does the hobby no good!

 

[Another Ahab]

Not Alone Violation of Law

A local guy has a Scorpion, and has driven it on the streets. But his life's goal is to irritate the local officials and law enforcement. Prior to a 17 year federal vacation, he had a Sherman, a couple half tracks, etc.

I'm sorry for the death, but could have chosen to be elsewhere.

And an escape attempt; not any kind of wall flower

 

[bchauvette]

My data plate says 15,000lbs off-road towing and I was told that doubles on-road. I will check that again, thanks.

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I know from experience the S.E.E. with the M1061 don't work at 16,000 lbs. May have more to do with center of gravity.

 

[datadawg]

A local guy has a Scorpion, and has driven it on the streets. But his life's goal is to irritate the local officials and law enforcement. Prior to a 17 year federal vacation, he had a Sherman, a couple half tracks, etc. Those got driven on the streets as well (on historical tags).

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/07/17/loc_county_character_is.html

I was thoroughly amused, he sounds like a pretty interesting guy, who is obstinate and compelled to refuse to bow to political correctness. While I don't advocate blindly refusing to follow authority, I give the guy kudos for surviving 17 years in lock up, and getting another piece of armor. Hopefully he will be left alone and leave others be to just enjoy it.

 

[cbear]

I was thoroughly amused, he sounds like a pretty interesting guy, who is obstinate and compelled to refuse to bow to political correctness. While I don't advocate blindly refusing to follow authority, I give the guy kudos for surviving 17 years in lock up, and getting another piece of armor. Hopefully he will be left alone and leave others be to just enjoy it.

Slightly more on topic, he does appear to use some kind of PACCAR COE 8x8 to move his Scorpion.

I'm only posting his details because he always has interesting machines. In one search, he does appear to have or had a M123.

I'm not trying to further any statements he has, and please don't mistake his graffiti as Neo-Nazi. He is just a very anti-government individualist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAtoIlGotCs

 

[Another Ahab]

Slightly more on topic, he does appear to use some kind of 8x8 COE KW to move his Scorpion.

I'm only posting his details because he always has interesting machines. In one search, he does appear to have or had a M123.

I'm not trying to further any statements he has, and please don't mistake his graffiti as Neo-Nazi. He is just a very anti-government individualist.

John Coyne:

- Man might warrant his own Thread.

- Kind of a "Cincinnati Simmer"

 

[cbear]

I fear that would be a short lived thread.

 

[Another Ahab]

North is Up

I fear that would be a short lived thread.

Might be right:

- Kind of like the OP here

And my apology to martinwcox; so now
how exactly did we get from 1) Lexington MA, to 2) Cincinnati OH?

And more importantly, can anybody help us find our way back!?