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M48 Shillelagh prototype walk around
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:05 am
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can anyone id the hull numbers? if you need any other pics let me know...





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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:20 am
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let me know if this doesnt work neil. i posted them in groups of four, trying to save on posting time. if they dont work i will redo...
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:28 am
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Goin through my guide of foundry symbols and markings, I would say that the bottom picture with the S in a circle would probably mean that part was cast by Symington-Gould Corp, Rochester, NY.
I believe the hull was cast by Continental Foundry and Machine, Wheeling, WV. which built large armor. The HT2234 is believed to be a heat treatment number. The SER184 would be the serial number for the casting piece. I'm not to sure about the DTA, I can't find a reference for it.
Hard to believe such a rare vehicle sits in front of a VFW and not at the Patton museum.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:43 am
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A case could also be made for Aberdeen since it was a prototype/test article. I had a conversation with Charles Lemmons when I was out at Knox last year and he said they want to fill out the 'main stream' of armor development as opposed to one of a kind test vehicles.

But yea seeing a rare bird like that at a VFW is like the T95 in Weirton WV, or the First Chrysler produced M3 Lee (SN 3) at the Newark DE American Legion. At least they are still around Smile

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:59 am
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Hey Neil,
Maybe version 2.0 should have a section dedicated to the rare and "one-of" vehicles and where they are. (Like you need another suggestion on how to do your listings huh?).

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:22 am
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Jeff, not a bad idea. I have tried to make footnotes & include info to that effect, but a seperated section may be a good idea. Lets shelve that one until 2.5 or something like that...

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