What Has Bob Gilbertson Been Up To Lately?

[Notch1320]

Well he's been building dummy tanks for the government out of his brand new manufacturing plant in Gastonia, NC. Where they're going is a mystery?

 

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Well he's been building dummy tanks for the government out of his brand new manufacturing plant in Gastonia, NC. Where they're going is a mystery?

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is that why his company is called Trick Tank?

 

[Notch1320]

is that why his company is called Trick Tank?

https://tricktank.com/

 

[TSK]

The Allies used dummy tanks to mislead the Germans during Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944.
But they weren’t nearly as detailed as those being built by Gilbertson’s company.
It makes me nervous thinking about the possible intended use of these latest versions.

 

[Gone Dead Train]

Hell, I watched Bob race BB/FC here in the Northwest in late 70s and early 80s long before
most of you new who Bob was.

BB/FC Bob Gilbertson in the seat. Woodburn Dragstrip

 

[Jim]

The Allies used dummy tanks to mislead the Germans during Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944.
But they weren’t nearly as detailed as those being built by Gilbertson’s company.
It makes me nervous thinking about the possible intended use of these latest versions.

I wonder why they are the color of desert sand.

 

[mick]

Inflatable tanks, missiles: Czech firm makes decoy armaments

PRAGUE (AP) — The war in Ukraine has created a surge in demand for weapons — and, apparently, also for inflatable fake armaments that can be deployed as decoys. A Czech company, Inflatech, is producing more than 30 different inflatable military decoys ranging from tanks and armored vehicles to...

apnews.com

had no idea

 

[glofria]

The Allies used dummy tanks to mislead the Germans during Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944.
But they weren’t nearly as detailed as those being built by Gilbertson’s company.
It

I think it's safe to say that reconnaissance measures has vastly improved over the last 75+ years. LOL

 

[Cliff]

But, what if they are NOT fake tanks.......

 

[Pete]

Gilby used to make components for Stewart & Stevenson (military supplier)...maybe he stepped to the next level?

 

[Notch1320]

Gilby has a few military contracts along with his air tank business He also builds fuel tanks for both the military and commercial truck builders. Trick Tank is just a side business for the racing industry. I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up at a drag race sometime in the near future.

 

[swervin]

Well he's been building dummy tanks for the government out of his brand new manufacturing plant in Gastonia, NC. Where they're going is a mystery?

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Sorry to sidetrack your thread Bob, but how is your neck?

 

[Notch1320]

I'm doing fine, thanks for asking. After 4 months of hell wearing that halo I'm finally back to normal.

 

[Nitrohelper]

I'm doing fine, thanks for asking. After 4 months of hell wearing that halo I'm finally back to normal.

Sorry Bob , I don't believe you have ever been "normal"...

 

[flapjack]

Sorry Bob , I don't believe you have ever been "normal"...

A Jerry Newman sighting. How have you been?

 

[Nitrohelper]

A Jerry Newman sighting. How have you been?

"Still here", as George Hoover would say in his late 80s - I'm still burning Nitro with several teams -
I can still sleep all night without getting up to pee - for what more can a guy asked?

 

[flapjack]

"Still here", as George Hoover would say in his late 80s - I'm still burning Nitro with several teams -
I can still sleep all night without getting up to pee - for what more can a guy asked?

Once heard someone say "success at age two is not pooping your pants. Success at age 82 is also not pooping your pants".