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Posted: 1/20/2024 8:50:52 AM EDT
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Bump for page numbering server bug.
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Posted: 1/22/2024 12:44:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Currahee: You should go out the shop and take a picture of current condition  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 2:11:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/IMG_9833_jpeg-3103260.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/IMG_9832_jpeg-3103261.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/IMG_9831_jpeg-3103265.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/IMG_9830_jpeg-3103266.JPG You probably mentioned it somewhere in this thread, but are you gonna have the run flat tires when done, or is it gonna be some kind of normal truck tire? |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 2:30:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Currahee: Awesome, thanks. You probably mentioned it somewhere in this thread, but are you gonna have the run flat tires when done, or is it gonna be some kind of normal truck tire? Regular truck tires. I have dodge 2500 steel rims for it and tires selected. No more split rims and run flats. Pain to deal with. |
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Posted: 1/22/2024 2:48:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Regular truck tires. I have dodge 2500 steel rims for it and tires selected. No more split rims and run flats. Pain to deal with. |
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Posted: 1/26/2024 10:51:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARHank: Try doing run flats without split rims. [Former Hummer tech] I’ve thought about that but those are a lot More money |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 5:46:45 PM EDT
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New front wheel studs in production courtesy of TI64.com. Yes, the roland is getting Titanium wheel studs.
Approximate delivery is early to mid april. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 8:15:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: New front wheel studs in production courtesy of TI64.com. Yes, the roland is getting Titanium wheel studs. Approximate delivery is early to mid april. Why titanium? |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 9:26:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Why titanium? Only the boutique race car places would make custom sets of front wheel studs, they also happen to use Titanium. Not needed, but that won't be a point of failure. None of the cheaper places that use steel would touch my dimensions. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 9:58:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Only the boutique race car places would make custom sets of front wheel studs, they also happen to use Titanium. Not needed, but that won't be a point of failure. None of the cheaper places that use steel would touch my dimensions. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By backbencher: Why titanium? Only the boutique race car places would make custom sets of front wheel studs, they also happen to use Titanium. Not needed, but that won't be a point of failure. None of the cheaper places that use steel would touch my dimensions. So you're saying you're installing race car parts? When do you install the blower? 
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Posted: 3/8/2024 5:31:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: So you're saying you're installing race car parts? When do you install the blower? I’ll take running right now. I’m hoping to have it all done by July. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 10:38:06 AM EDT
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Wheel studs are just now entering production.
I got 20 despite only needing 16. 4 extra gives me a few spares. Plus it was the minimum order from ti64.com. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 4:40:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/1/2024 4:41:39 AM EDT
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List of the things to fix on both vehicles. 1 indicates priority (to get it running), 2 less pressing but needed, 3 a nice to do thing.
I'll let you guess what color corresponds with each vehicle  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 10:32:52 AM EDT
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I am still fascinated by the idea of owning a personal armored car, but you have disabused me of the notion of ever doing so w/ an ex-military VIC.
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:32:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: I am still fascinated by the idea of owning a personal armored car, but you have disabused me of the notion of ever doing so w/ an ex-military VIC. Nothing wrong with it. It's just working one weekend every couple months doesn't do much. If I had a flexible schedule and more time I could have had this done years ago. I want the vehicles done my way so they are done right and preserved. |
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Posted: 4/9/2024 8:55:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/9/2024 8:57:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/9/2024 9:02:51 PM EDT
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Need to get:
Shims/rear knuckle seals Brdm Tie rod ends Paint front hull Roland Drive shaft |
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Posted: 4/10/2024 2:10:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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With the tires on and the springs being completely redone with new shocks the vehicle rides about 6" higher.
Before with the worn out shocks and flat springs  Attached FileAfter  Attached FileI might even be able to squeeze some slightly bigger tires on it. I plan on repainting it once the vehicle is up and running. Roland by July, BRDM by the end of the year. And I'm already thinking about getting a 3rd vehicle A Jesterka, Peacekeeper, or maybe another BRDM or a Grenadier. Who knows. |
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Posted: 4/15/2024 4:08:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2024 4:09:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:27:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:29:18 AM EDT
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 Attached File Attached File Attached FileFront steering gear out  Attached FileWire wheeled  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:31:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:33:44 AM EDT
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 Attached File Attached FileAll done Side note: the gearbox was filled with oil and it all ran up through the steering wheel when I had it standing up. I’ll change the oil later. Seems to be clean and serviceable |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 9:08:35 AM EDT
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I have to say, your Swiss VIC looks a lot easier to service than the BRDM. Is the BRDM more heavily armored?
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Posted: 4/17/2024 2:47:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: I have to say, your Swiss VIC looks a lot easier to service than the BRDM. Is the BRDM more heavily armored? Way easier. Smaller and closer to the ground, too. I just ordered the front knuckle seals for the roland and brake clips off amazon and ebay. Going to get an update for the wheel studs. Got the first Tie rod end out.  Attached FileM35ben and I are going to press out the other side on Sunday and I will get them to Napa for review. I'll change the oil on the Roland steering gearbox Tuesday once the 80/90 GL4 gear oil arrives. |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 6:59:24 AM EDT
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Ideas for the BRDM.
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Posted: 4/17/2024 8:56:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: I have to say, your Swiss VIC looks a lot easier to service than the BRDM. Is the BRDM more heavily armored? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: I have to say, your Swiss VIC looks a lot easier to service than the BRDM. Is the BRDM more heavily armored? BRDM is more armored but has less room inside for people. Roland is more fun and easier to drive around. Roland can be driven solo and is really quick for 5 and a half tons. Each has its ups and downs and is beautiful in my eyes. Originally Posted By elcope: Ideas for the BRDM.
I know a Russian guy with one of those converted ones. It's pretty neat but loses all originality to me. Be cool to have, however |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 2:48:47 AM EDT
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But it’s got some rich Corinthian leather…
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Posted: 4/18/2024 3:28:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: But it’s got some rich Corinthian leather… Honestly the seats on the Brdm are pretty comfortable to sit in.  Attached FileNew lugnuts ordered since the last ones disappeared. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:56:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2024 12:58:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fadedsun]
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 Attached File Attached File1qt of fresh 80/90 GL4 in the steering gearbox.  Attached FileNew drive shafts coming. |
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