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Tim Bell

29-01-15 19:45

Elevation Mechanism for Sherman VC tank

Am looking for any parts for the Elevation mechanism for the Sherman VC (Firefly) tank... also any parts for the 17pdr gun... happy to consider anything in any condition.

Cheers

Tim

jdmcm

30-01-15 18:08

Hi Tim

can you post a picture of what you are after? Does it differ greatly from the elevation rack for the 75mm?

Tim Bell

31-01-15 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmcm (Post 205378)

Hi Tim

can you post a picture of what you are after? Does it differ greatly from the elevation rack for the 75mm?

Will try to get some pictures but at the moment no pics or parts list.... Though there may be a pic in one of the firefly books - will take a look tomorrow.

Maurice Donckers

01-02-15 21:44

Hi Tim , do you have the cradle , (half moon mounting bed ) for the mechanism?

Tim Bell

01-02-15 22:07

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This is what I have...

Attachment 70964

Tim

Tim Bell

01-02-15 22:15

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For comparison... here's the 75mm gun.

Attachment 70968

Tim

Tim Bell

01-02-15 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice Donckers (Post 205484)

Hi Tim , do you have the cradle , (half moon mounting bed ) for the mechanism?

No - dont have this... only have the breech block, barrel and mount... need all the bits which go underneath this and the elevation gear down to the bottom of the turret basket.

Looking for any parts to help the rebuild... the fewer parts that need to be bodged or fudged... the better!

Trying to find good clear photos of the missing parts, master parts list, drawings, manuals, etc

Planning a trip to Bovington later in the year.

Cheers

Tim

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