M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

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M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Dokimos » Sun Apr 30, 2017 4:57 am

I had since long time a RT524 set but couldn't find time to install it. One more problem was that I did not want to make any holes on my fenders. Finally I found some time and I designed a custom base that uses existing holes on the fenders and doesn't need any modification at all. Hope you enjoy the result!

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Re: M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:36 am

Nice.
Are Shake Proof Washers hard to find in your area?
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Re: M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Dokimos » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:06 am

Ben Dover wrote:Nice.
Are Shake Proof Washers hard to find in your area?
In metric we can find anything, in imperial is harder...
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Re: M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:20 am

I can help, let me know how many 1/4" and 5/16" you need for your AN/VRC46 bracket and I will send a small padded envelope.
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Re: M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Dokimos » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:36 am

Ben Dover wrote:I can help, let me know how many 1/4" and 5/16" you need for your AN/VRC46 bracket and I will send a small padded envelope.
Thanks! 10 each would do the work

And if I am not asking too much, is there any chance you could send me a few threaded rivets also, same dimensions??
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Re: M38A1 AN/VRC46 Installation

Post by Dokimos » Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:42 am

Just finished!
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