Ropkey's Armor Museum

[JohnB]

Great collection.
After seeing that cable show about guys who restore tanks, you've gotto give them credit about their committmentto the hobby.

I restore cars..but to do tanks you need to be able to do everything on a HUGE scale. In short, your engine lift must NOT be a Chinese cheapee from Harbor Freight!

[kmiles]

My favorite thing at the museum, (besides the X-14!)
was the three versions of the Sherman tank.

I do not think he is going to have 3 versions of the Sherman there for much longer. The Sherman that was used in "Tank" is on its way to MA early next week.

[PinecastleAAF]

Picture 22 (the scout car) was his first hmv. I think he bought it when he was 18 for about 500 bucks. That was also my first hmv but i paid a little more than that.

[Jerry O'Neill]

My favorite thing at the museum, (besides the X-14!)
was the three versions of the Sherman tank.

I do not think he is going to have 3 versions of the Sherman there for much longer. The Sherman that was used in "Tank" is on its way to MA early next week.

Ken;
Will we be seeing it at Stow??
Jerry

[RickH]

According to Rick Ropkey the PBR was recovered from the Philippines. It had been beat up pretty well after they used it in Apocalyse Now ! It has been restored to running condition.

[mustangdriver]

The PBR is beautiful.