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Hisham
Joined: July 23, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 02:55 AM UTC
Can you at least say if it's a current US vehicle.. or maybe not US? You do travel a lot, so it doesn't have to be US
Hisham
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JoeyKast44
Joined: September 23, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 05:25 AM UTC
A wrecker of some sort?
Trisaw
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 06:01 AM UTC
It kind of looks like a civilian vehicle's engine.
More guesses...
* Toyota Tacoma
* Ford F350
* SOCOM NSCV armored pickup
* Lenco Bearcat
* Ranger "Peacemaker" armored car
* CUCV
* Jeep Commando SOF vehicle
* Boeing's Phantom Badger FAV
The photos don't match the engines of a Polaris DAGOR, MRZR, or Sportsman ATV so those are out.
Don't tell me it's a Delta Force Pandur APC, LOL!
More guesses...
* Toyota Tacoma
* Ford F350
* SOCOM NSCV armored pickup
* Lenco Bearcat
* Ranger "Peacemaker" armored car
* CUCV
* Jeep Commando SOF vehicle
* Boeing's Phantom Badger FAV
The photos don't match the engines of a Polaris DAGOR, MRZR, or Sportsman ATV so those are out.
Don't tell me it's a Delta Force Pandur APC, LOL!
jwest21
Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 06:11 AM UTC
while we are guessing on kits we want but haven't asked for, I'm going to plug the Stryker DHV
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 06:15 AM UTC
Looks like it might be "The New Release You Didn't Want" instead.
KL
KL
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 03:59 PM UTC
Could it be the RG33 4 door with the flatbed truck.....
18Bravo
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 05:51 PM UTC
You mean the SOCOM version. I researched that one as well, having had access to one at Ft Carson used by 10 SFG(A). Those who have my RG-31/RG-33 refererence have the entire walk around for it. It is indeed a rare beast. Good news is it's getting done.
Still, that's not what's in the photo.
Still, that's not what's in the photo.
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 07:05 PM UTC
Thats the one Bob.
There is a curious backstory to this.... the HEMETT that is stuck is in the parkinglot that my unit had just finished building.... we hadnt yet had the chance to roll it and compact it any..... the interesting thing is that about 2 hours after this, someone located a live mine about 100 feet away from where this happened.
There is a curious backstory to this.... the HEMETT that is stuck is in the parkinglot that my unit had just finished building.... we hadnt yet had the chance to roll it and compact it any..... the interesting thing is that about 2 hours after this, someone located a live mine about 100 feet away from where this happened.
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 07:34 PM UTC
this almost doesnt even look like a military vehicle engine......
Trisaw
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 10:14 PM UTC
Is it in resin or plastic?
Is it this?
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/235416&page=1&ord=0
Mitsubishi L200 Sportero...your new SOF pickup. Odd...it's a four-door cab but only seats two.
The engine looks kind of Japanese to me.
(Surely it wouldn't be a U.S. Army racecar, stockcar, or drag racer. It IS a military kit, right? I know the U.S. Army puts its logo on racecars, etc.)
Is it this?
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/235416&page=1&ord=0
Mitsubishi L200 Sportero...your new SOF pickup. Odd...it's a four-door cab but only seats two.
The engine looks kind of Japanese to me.
(Surely it wouldn't be a U.S. Army racecar, stockcar, or drag racer. It IS a military kit, right? I know the U.S. Army puts its logo on racecars, etc.)
JoeyKast44
Joined: September 23, 2014
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 06:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thats the one Bob.
There is a curious backstory to this.... the HEMETT that is stuck is in the parkinglot that my unit had just finished building.... we hadnt yet had the chance to roll it and compact it any..... the interesting thing is that about 2 hours after this, someone located a live mine about 100 feet away from where this happened.
I didn't know flat bed RG's were used in Afghanistan. (well presume Afghanistan in the picture)
jekrott
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 06:32 AM UTC
SF Mitsubishi pickup?
JoeyKast44
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 07:17 AM UTC
Sportero also known as the triton in Australia
andrekidbsb
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 08:25 AM UTC
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Sportero also known as the triton in Australia
In Brazil, Sportero is known as L200 Sport
TankManNick
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 10:25 AM UTC
I think we have successfully narrowed it down to something with a motor... 
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 11:11 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThats the one Bob.
There is a curious backstory to this.... the HEMETT that is stuck is in the parkinglot that my unit had just finished building.... we hadnt yet had the chance to roll it and compact it any..... the interesting thing is that about 2 hours after this, someone located a live mine about 100 feet away from where this happened.
I didn't know flat bed RG's were used in Afghanistan. (well presume Afghanistan in the picture)
That is A-stan yes.... they were dragging this beast to the turn- in yard so it was getting prepped to be disposed of or sent somewhere else, but it was most 100% definitely in Afghanistan (FOB Shank), cause my dumb ass was there taking the picture LOL.
JoeyKast44
Joined: September 23, 2014
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 01:54 PM UTC
Brian can you pm me a list of all the vehicles you know that are in operation in A-stan? I'm really interested in all vehicles and equipment in afghanistan and it be great to hear from someone who was actually there.
Trisaw
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 10:35 PM UTC
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Mitsubishi L200 Sportero...your new SOF pickup.
So, is our guess hot, cold, warm, freezing, solar flare...?
mag135
Joined: July 08, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 10:53 PM UTC
I am pretty sure that is the new replacement VW non-contaminating engine...
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 01:05 AM UTC
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Brian can you pm me a list of all the vehicles you know that are in operation in A-stan? I'm really interested in all vehicles and equipment in afghanistan and it be great to hear from someone who was actually there.
It woudlnt really be fair of me to write that list. I am a heavy equipment operator. I only worked at Shank, and was in Bahgram Air Base for a couple weeks, so to profess to know all the vehicles used would be just a lie. I know what I saw at Shank, but thats about it.
18Bravo
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 03:11 AM UTC
Was kinda hoping this thread would die off...
Well, no one is close, but like I said, you don't KNOW you want it. I WILL say this, and I have not been wrong yet: (since I've done the work for everything promised)
You'll be getting another RG-31, and RG-33L, and a Caiman. And a one other I won't even mention yet, lest some of you olders dudes stroke out.
Well, no one is close, but like I said, you don't KNOW you want it. I WILL say this, and I have not been wrong yet: (since I've done the work for everything promised)
You'll be getting another RG-31, and RG-33L, and a Caiman. And a one other I won't even mention yet, lest some of you olders dudes stroke out.
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 03:48 AM UTC
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Was kinda hoping this thread would die off...
Oh come on Bob, YOU started the thread as a guessing game, with a bit of "I know something you don't know, and I'm not gonna tell you, la-la-la-la-la" mixed in. Don't start with the crap. You're getting exactly what you wanted.
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You'll be getting another RG-31, and RG-33L, and a Caiman. And a one other I won't even mention yet, lest some of you olders dudes stroke out.
In other words, La-la-la-la-la . . .
KL
18Bravo
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 04:07 AM UTC
I win another bet with myself. Thanks!
Trisaw
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 04:41 AM UTC
OK, if none of us know what that engine photo is, do you at least know when this surprise will pop into the open...November, Christmas, New Year's, this month, or Springtime next year?
fhvn4d
#159
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 04:55 AM UTC
rackin my brains on this one cause I swear I have seen this engine before. The aluminum looking shroud for the plastic fan is interesting to note.... as is the large alternator on what looks like a relatively small engine (V-8). Assuming that the yellow mark underneath is either a parking line in a parking lot, or the deck of a ship.
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