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Grendel Ammo box - PVBoom - 07-14-2020
So 2 years ago I ordered a Maxim ammo box from Sportsmans Guide.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/used-polish-military-surplus-maxim-ammo-box?a=1884173
Needless to say it was a bit rusty and didn't look like that.
So I finally started reconditioning it this weekend.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a before picture.
I hit it with an orbital sander with 120 grit, down to the metal in most spots. I then wiped it down with vinegar, then rinsed it.
I have a green spray paint kind of close to OD.
So here it is, almost done.
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If you look at the last pic, under the can is the remains of the strap. Its kind of blurry
So its a strip of webbing, with 2 metal clips that go outside the 2 pieces on the top.
So I punched out the little ferrule/pins, removed the webbing and I am soaking the ends in vinegar prior to scrubbing and repainting.
I will cut a piece of webbing, then reattach the ends.
I am going to either spray 6.5G on it or get some horde decals for it.
Grendel Ammo box - Lemonaid - 07-14-2020
That's pretty cool. What also would be cool is a Maxim Grendel machine gun to go along with it!
Grendel Ammo box - FRB6.5 - 07-14-2020
Nice job PVBoom. Looking at the prices of US surplus cans at that link nearly makes me cry though. To me a .30 cal is $3 and a .50 is $5, ouch...
Grendel Ammo box - KZero - 07-14-2020
That's a really cool project! You'll have the nicest ammo tote at the range, for sure. Thanks for sharing with us!