WTB: US Army TM for Sperry Search light ....TM5-7140

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:25 pm

I am looking for the TM which covers the 1941 or 1943 Sperry searchlight. I believe it is TM 5-7140.

I have recently added this beauty to my collection of WWII stuff.

At 800,000,000 Candle Power...won't the neighbors love me.

Bill

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:00 pm

That's very nice indeed Bill! looks like someone did a good job of restoring it.

Matt.

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:36 pm

It will look nice being transported in my Searchlight Trailer...

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:48 pm

blackdog · Post by **blackdog** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:06 pm

Fully functional? I got one as well, but it is really messed up, at least it is from what I'm told. I haven't even seen

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:26 pm

It is supposedly half functional. It will strike an arc and rotate 360. Needs some wiring and contact work to be fully functional in the tracking feature with the remote tracking station.

Waiting for it to arrive from Pheonix AZ. I am trying to find an enclosed shipper so that it doesn't get covered with Sand and Salt.

Soon....I hope

Bill

PS If anyone knows a good shipper with enclosed trailer let me know. The 2 are only 17 feet long, 5 feet wide, 9 feet high, 6000#'s.