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You'll be pleased to note that not much has changed. Except that some years back the ferrets that were being used as range markers and targets were withdrawn and sent to Wainwright. They ranged from shot to sh*t to minor repairs and drive. Two made their way to local storage...after some cannibalization...Quote:
Originally Posted by tankhunter
Hi Jim, It is good to hear that at least two Ferrets have been saved. I have owned Three Privately, & worked on them in Service also.
A very nice & reliable little Scout Car when up & running. If maintainance is performed periodicly, they are a doddle to run & most reliable. :thup:
I saw them in service too and did battle drills off the back of a Cent... Yes, he's very proud to have them, he was a M4 driver when he was a reservist and these were common use then, out in Meaford On where he did his training. They'll stay in his mass until his expiration date is stamped...along with his as new #4T that he just purchased...which according to him will be mine when he goes...unless I go first.
Finally getting back to the 1919 project things have been very busy. Sorry no new pictures yet. I got the Ohio Ordnance parts. Side plate and all major internals. I need a little info on squaring the receiver. I can only get 5 of the 8 holes aligned on the right side plate. All 5 in a row front to rear. I'm still working on the left side. I have 2 in it in the back two holes. I don't want to take too much material off of anything while trying to fit it all together. Any suggestions?
Ken--
Are you using the original left side plate with the original bottom plate?
--fjruple
Yes it's all the same parts except the new right side plate
Is the left plate an original or one IMA made?
The left plate is original. It's all very close. I can tell they forced the old rivets in when they made the display gun. Nothing seems far enough out of place to be ruined. I need to know what the measurements should be when finished so I know where and how much to file off to get it all to fit. I assume the top and bottom of the hole should measure the same when viewed from the pistol grip end of the receiver. Then that should bring everything else into place. would I be correct?
Ken--
I will see if I can find my M1919A4 receiver drawing and send it to you. That will give you the specification that you need.
--fjruple