I will try contacting Ries as he may know of other suppliers.
Carl
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> From: The Manager <coastal@istar.ca>
> To: Carl Brown <Ccmilitaryservices@btinternet.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] M4A4 Sherman
> Date: 06 August 1998 06:46
>
> Carl Brown wrote:
> >
> > We are embarking on the restoration on an M4A4 Chrysler powered sherman
and
> > are on the hunt for parts and spares for both the power unit and hull.
> >
> > The sherman has been recovered from Salisbury plain training area in
the UK
> > and is in poor condition.The British army have been shooting at it for
50
> > years and it is in need of a total restoration.
> >
> > Any leads on spares and engine components greatly received as we wish
to
> > complete restoration in time for 55th Anniversary of Normandy landings
and
> > it is our intention to ship Sherman to France for celebrations.
> >
> > Urgent parts required are rubber padded HVSS track, turret basket in
good
> > order, rear idler wheel ( pressed steel ) and radiator for Chrysler
multi
> > bank A 57 engine.
> >
> > Any info ?
> >
> > Carl Brown
> >
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> Carl,
>
> You must be a good lad because Richard recommends you all the time!
>
> I don't know anything but the rudimentaries about Shermans. However, I
> bought some Unimog 404 off of Ries Groenwoud in Gouda, Holland last
> year. As an aside I promised to buy 3 more, but have had difficulty
> selling the ones that I received. In short am trying to swing some
> business his way. His buddy Joop Staman has an extensive collection of
> Sherman parts (or did August '97). Joop located in Northern Holland.
>
> Call Ries 0182 - 372877
> 0182 - 522811 (FAX)
>
> Ries said he is going to the Tobyhanna meet and in the U.S. the first of
> August. Send a fax now or call his GSM phone in a couple of weeks.
>
> Hope this helps. Better than U.S. parts as you can inspect these in a
> day trip and bring back without paying VAT and duties.
>
> Best Regards
>
> John Smaller
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