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JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Here they are..... Hows that???? Don

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Thats definately an odd bird - thanks for the pics! Neil

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
The Frankentank!! Tow lugs cut off (so we can't trace serial number? ) and then lifting eyes put on the upper glacias, and what is that box in front of the driver hatch? It looks like it may be some kind of a power connector? _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Where is this? Frankenstein's Motor Pool? _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
What model is the hull? It's older than M48A5. I wonder if the box on the glacis is for a bulldozer blade? Maybe the tow lugs were cut to accomodate the blade? Looks like headlight mounts are gone too. And possibly the fire extinguisher handles. _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Nor do I recall a lifting handle being a regular feature on the loader's hatch. Thanks, Don...that's a weird one alright!

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:20 pm
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- MarkHolloway

What model is the hull? It's older than M48A5. I wonder if the box on the glacis is for a bulldozer blade? Maybe the tow lugs were cut to accomodate the blade? Looks like headlight mounts are gone too. And possibly the fire extinguisher handles.

That was one of my thoughts

It's at Valley Station KY VFW

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Don could you make out any of the registration number on the side?

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
I think that's an M48A1 hull.

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
It's a M48 or aM48A1 hull.

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
RN is stenciled in the side is 30177551. Seems more of the old USA #s (if the # is legit) Cast SNs seem to corrispond from back deck and on front slope. The 'box' seems to be a power box of some sort. welded SN is upside down, just below the box. This matches casted SN on the back (932 ) Not sure what else this might be.

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
That is a odd one, I'm going to see it tomorrow. good excuse for a short road trip

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Oh....It still has an engine, visible thru the open access 'holes' in the back !!

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
- armyjunk2 That is a odd one, I'm going to see it tomorrow. good excuse for a short road trip In case you needed it. Don

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
Thanks Don I always wondered where that was

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: JoeD's Frankenstein (M48A5/M60A2)
We could use a good clear picture of the drivers Hatch area. That is what determines if it is an M48 (small hatch) or M48A1 _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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