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What is it? Clearly an engine, but for what?
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_5_k-A0IF7g/UYYEmRQWbaI/AAAAAAAABC8/XGXgQncYg_w/w1061-h596/Hurcules.jpg
hercs were on a lot of farm equipment , but I've seen em running compressors and one some sawmill equipment in wyoming
Pretty close, think bigger, and older.
GilpinGuy
05-05-2013, 07:35
Big old generator?
Bigger, and before hydraulics.
they used a lot of them in deuce and a half's, some in even bigger mil. trucks, and some were even used in old pt boats.
baglock1
05-05-2013, 09:47
they used a lot of them in deuce and a half's, some in even bigger mil. trucks, and some were even used in old pt boats.
Yep. Considering that the sides of the engine bay are open and the top is covered (or so it appears), my guess is an M35.
my grandfather had a dredger he used to clean the irrigation ditches with from around the same era, dammit I should of thought of that.
baglock1
05-05-2013, 19:55
Good one. I was completely focused on .mil vehicles.
Okay, next challenge. The goal here is to guess what it is. Bonus points for what specifically was in it and where it was.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/baglock1/DSC00929_zpsb677eb91.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/baglock1/media/DSC00929_zpsb677eb91.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/baglock1/DSC00931_zps4506c924.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/baglock1/media/DSC00931_zps4506c924.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/baglock1/DSC01027_zpsa598e5f3.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/baglock1/media/DSC01027_zpsa598e5f3.jpg.html)
USAFGopherMike
05-05-2013, 20:33
^yep. That.
baglock1
05-05-2013, 21:36
old nuke silo?
Maybe. It is an old missile silo but I'm not sure what they were actually armed with at that location (nuclear and conventional were options on that model of missile).
USAFGopherMike
05-05-2013, 22:46
Maybe. It is an old missile silo but I'm not sure what they were actually armed with at that location (nuclear and conventional were options on that model of missile).
Nike Hercules site, Thule AB, Greenland
baglock1
05-06-2013, 07:06
Nike Hercules site, Thule AB, Greenland
lol, been there too? Well then, for more bonus points, what sides are pics 1 and 2 and which side is pic 3? :D Seriously, well done.
Who's next?
USAFGopherMike
05-07-2013, 02:39
Never been there, but know 2 people who have. Just good at research when I know what to look for.
missionxo
05-07-2013, 05:33
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USAFGopherMike
05-07-2013, 06:25
Looks like a bunker complex.
Edit - That half sphere/bowl thing is interesting. I wonder what it used to hold.
firefighter238
05-07-2013, 07:23
Omaha Beach?
USAFGopherMike
05-07-2013, 07:42
That was my first thought also.
muddywings
05-07-2013, 08:38
California, SF Bay Area?
Artillery Complex?
missionxo
05-07-2013, 10:47
California, SF Bay Area?
Artillery Complex?
YES! Part of Marin Headlands bunker complex the gun was never used and removed but capable of firing a projectile the weight of a VW bug over 30 miles. It's just north of the Golden Gate Bridge ( first left past the bridge north bound) the picture of the "hole" is a picture of inside the bunker. GooGle Battery Construction 129
If anyone posts pics of their junk in here...never mind, I don't want to think about it.
Since I derailed it with my sick humor this morning, here's the next item.
What is it?
27321
I'll give you a hint. It's not a hair dryer, but it might be an effective barbers tool for the right patron.
missionxo
05-07-2013, 20:23
I'll give you a hint. It's not a hair dryer, but it might be an effective barbers tool for the right patron.
some sort of torch?
Great-Kazoo
05-07-2013, 20:33
Jerri curl trimmer.
Nike Hercules site, Thule AB, Greenland
This is bullshit!!!! Gopher and I are NOT ALLOWED to answer!!!!
some sort of torch?
Not exactly... well at least not intentionally.
But it does shoot flames.
USAFGopherMike
05-08-2013, 19:19
Some type of heat gun?
Can I play too? Who knows what that large thing is siting in front of the fork lift?
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODE3LTAwMTA0LmpwZw.jpg
Big Wall
05-08-2013, 19:39
Dude! You can't post a new one until the last one was identified.
Dude! You can't post a new one until the last one was identified.
Oops my bad. Forget I posted it. [facepalm]
That last one has me stumped. Looks like something from Buck Rogers.
missionxo
05-08-2013, 21:38
Can I play too? Who knows what that large thing is siting in front of the fork lift?
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwODE3LTAwMTA0LmpwZw.jpg
im going to say a giant turbo charger
USAFGopherMike
05-09-2013, 13:52
Turbo-pump housing, heavy equipment application.
drift_g35
05-09-2013, 13:57
Looks like a large blower of some sort. Had a few of those that were a bit smaller to dry the cars when I worked at a carwash.
Yep it's a turbo charger.
Now somebody needs to figure out what that red thing is from the post before mine.
USAFGopherMike
05-09-2013, 14:03
Pube straightener?
Some type of heat gun?
again, only by accident... keep guessing. Think more of the days "before warning labels".
and one more clue. The picture is actually looking at the back end of the object. The front end (or a complete picture) would have given it away too fast.
SuperiorDG
05-09-2013, 14:14
Since I derailed it with my sick humor this morning, here's the next item.
What is it?
27321
I'm thinking a powder coat sprayer.
drift_g35
05-09-2013, 14:25
Its an old toy space gun, I remember my grandma had one at her house when I would go over.
Its an old toy space gun, I remember my grandma had one at her house when I would go over.
Indeed it is. The "Austin Magic Pistol".
It used "magic crystals" that when wet could be triggered to explode, propelling ping pong balls or other such objects, with a flame throwing explosion :) Watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=assVXLQ2Lvc
SuperiorDG
05-09-2013, 14:35
I hope those are banned.
Indeed it is. The "Austin Magic Pistol".
It used "magic crystals" that when wet could be triggered to explode, propelling ping pong balls or other such objects, with a flame throwing explosion :) Watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=assVXLQ2Lvc
drift_g35
05-09-2013, 14:37
I hope those are banned.
Probably not with a capacity of only 1.
I hope those are banned.
Oh I'm sure the toy manufacturer was shut down a long time ago and guess what, kids decided to create potato guns instead :) WINNING!
missionxo
05-09-2013, 16:29
[QUOTE=Sawin;1122839]Oh I'm sure the toy manufacturer was shut down a long time ago and guess what, kids decided to create potato guns instead :)
That went the way of the lawn darts
missionxo
05-09-2013, 16:44
Ok I will do another What & where & yes the stairs are very steep274832749327485274872748927491
Big Wall
05-09-2013, 17:39
Oops my bad. Forget I posted it. [facepalm]
That last one has me stumped. Looks like something from Buck Rogers.
I'ts not like I make the rules.[Beer]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/flyb0yo21/0823081744.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/flyb0yo21/0823081744a.jpg
missionxo
05-09-2013, 23:06
Barbers Point Hawaii?
Oahu.............Barbers Point and Diamond Head HI.
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-09-2013, 23:11
Guess this animal.
Boadie30
05-09-2013, 23:43
Guess this animal.
Wolf or big dog..
Dryfly, that looks familiar, bit I have no idea. Something from a stove maybe.
Highclass, mountain lion is five toes right? I think racoons do as well. So either your dog, or a coyote.
ChunkyMonkey
05-10-2013, 02:26
It's a Dingo!!
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-10-2013, 06:27
Yeah my submission was lame... It's my bloodhound Bo.
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-10-2013, 06:28
It's a Dingo!!
That dingo stole my baby!
USAFGopherMike
05-10-2013, 08:00
Paw Prints must be a large Honey-Badger, just because.
That rusty pice of shit looks like a 19th century divot repair tool.
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