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XJ Photo-Op Riding Challenge: Military Relics

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by bigfitz52, Aug 12, 2014.

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  1. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    There are a lot of military relics in this part of the U.S., but I tend to ride right on by them. Today I stopped by one of my favorites.
    This is the gate-guard at the Dodge City airport.
    Former USAF (currently painted in the wrong colors)
    Model A-26C-40-DT
    Ser. # 44-35627

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    More information here.
     
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    Nice Moe,,,, You just mite have giving me the fever go riding tomorrow.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I'm a big fan of this thread. I might load my xj into a van and park it in front of some of the local relics. Should I open the van doors so the bike is visible? Do all the parts bins have to be in the van too? The other option is to fix the bike...
     
    MattiThundrrr, Jun 21, 2016
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    . . . life-sized cardboard image of bike . . .
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    This morning my kid said, "I noticed that the bike has 2 seats, Daddy. Why don't we drive that to school?" I had to explain that Daddy is lazy and broke. Maybe I could tape that cardboard cutout to the side of my bicycle.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Jun 21, 2016
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    heading inland 001 THL.jpg heading inland 002 THL.jpg heading inland 004 THL.jpg
    This thread is fantastic and I will return with appropriate photos as there is something special nearby. Meanwhile, discussion of the Firefly tank allows me to offer up some pics of what it looks like in 1/35 scale.
     
    need2speed3, Jun 21, 2016
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    There's an M60 tank at a VFW in Neenah. Finally got around to getting a few pics with the Seca.

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    biggs500, Jul 18, 2016
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    Tomahawk Memorial, just south of the Wisconsin River on 4th st. in scenic Tomahawk.
    M43A Sherman Tank and the trusty 81 XJ650 . . . which had to have a mouse nest removed from under the seat and wires repaired prior to this mornings ride into town. (WTF? it isn't even close to winter - I need to ride more often, but tasks at the farm are never ending.)

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    That is a really nice Sherman next to a really nice XJ650.
     
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    love the queen seat, always wanted a bike with one
     
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    Thanks! Unfortunately the mice seem to like it also . . . :mad:
     
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    Not sure what type of tank this is, kinda looks like a Sherman . . . ?
    This was in Merrill at the Wisconsin Army National Guard building which houses the E Troop 105th Cavalry.

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    I don't really care for the angle of the muzzle . . . .
     
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    Yep. That's a Ronson Tank. One of the M4A3 variants.
     
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    As many times that I have been to Tomahawk. I've never been south of the river. Did not even know that was there!
    ~Ghost
     
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    Our farm is 15 minutes south of Tomahawk, next time you are in the area give a shout. I'm a sucker for the taco salad and any of the home-made soups at the Tomahawk Family Restaurant.
     
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    Sharp bike! I really like it!
     
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    It's nice to see a sealed muzzle and it pointed skyward.
     
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    My muzzle always points skyward!
     
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    But is it sealed?
     
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