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Posted: 11/22/2004 10:44:12 AM EDT

Is it possible to do this? Or should I just keep my eye out for a SP1

I just sold one of my houses and make some decent $$ off it. I want to get my dad something to thank him for voting this year. He usually doesnt but this year I begged him to and he voted for W. So as a thanks I want to get him an AR as close to what he had in Nam in 67.

Are there parts available to build something like that?

Posted: 11/22/2004 3:55:38 PM EDT

[#1]

The parts are out there if you look for them. I am building my own SP1-ish type rifle. The supply of USGI uppers has dried up for now. Your best bet is the Colt SP1 upper sold by CDNN Investments. A fellow in the EE forums is selling A1 stock sets (USAF-K9). You might want to contact him and ask if you can purchase a buttstock and pistol grip. The SP1 upper comes with handguards. The A1 buttstock is a little bit shorter than the A2 buttstock. It also uses a different length of buffer/buttstock screw. I ordered my screw from numrich gun parts (e-gunparts.com). I haven't purchased a receiver yet.

If you don't want to bother with this rigamarole, you can buy a "Viet Nam" configuration AR15 from Fulton Armory (www.fulton-armory.com).

Galland

Posted: 11/22/2004 6:40:11 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
The parts are out there if you look for them. I am building my own SP1-ish type rifle. The supply of USGI uppers has dried up for now. Your best bet is the Colt SP1 upper sold by CDNN Investments. A fellow in the EE forums is selling A1 stock sets (USAF-K9). You might want to contact him and ask if you can purchase a buttstock and pistol grip. The SP1 upper comes with handguards. The A1 buttstock is a little bit shorter than the A2 buttstock. It also uses a different length of buffer/buttstock screw. I ordered my screw from numrich gun parts (e-gunparts.com). I haven't purchased a receiver yet.

If you don't want to bother with this rigamarole, you can buy a "Viet Nam" configuration AR15 from Fulton Armory (www.fulton-armory.com).

Galland

Thr "SP1" uppers being sold by CDNN are actually M16A1 uppers, so they will fit any of the currently available lowers w/o any mods

I have no idea why CDNN keeps referring to them w/the SP1 designation, but they definitely are not the big hole SP1 type. They are takeoffs from brand new rifles that were apparently being upgraded to A2 configuration.

Posted: 11/23/2004 12:08:12 AM EDT

[#3]

linkity link to SP1 clone build thread

Posted: 11/25/2004 2:19:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Just noticed a thread in the used parts section of the site. "Shootinstuff" thread, w/A1 upper and stock assys at a good price

Posted: 11/25/2004 3:07:06 AM EDT

[#5]

Bushmaster sells an A1 upper receiver with the teardrop forward assist .
I used it to build upper last year , I really like the look with the triangle
hand guards

Posted: 11/25/2004 6:49:31 AM EDT

[#6]

I put one togther last September. Used a Colt's lower I got from R-Guns, and bought the rest of the parts here and there off the EE board.

Posted: 11/25/2004 9:40:10 AM EDT

[#7]

Ekie,

Those could be the best clone photos I've seen here, they are very nice.

Posted: 11/25/2004 10:32:44 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
A fellow in the EE forums is selling A1 stock sets (USAF-K9). You might want to contact him and ask if you can purchase a buttstock and pistol grip.

I wouldn't bother. He is selling this stuff cheap.(I bought some, they are the best early furniture sets I've seen!) Triangle handguards are always hard to find in new condition. I'd keep the extra set as a spare.

Posted: 11/26/2004 12:16:53 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Ekie,

Those could be the best clone photos I've seen here, they are very nice.

Thanks, was a fun project. Working on a early 60's clone now, those parts are much harder to find.

Posted: 11/26/2004 1:21:07 PM EDT

[#10]

Here's my SP1 clone. Basic large hole slabside SP1 upper, three prong flash hider, triangle forearm guard, A1 furniture, generic lower.

Posted: 11/26/2004 3:29:48 PM EDT

[#11]

Here's my early clone http://image20.webshots.com/20/3/28/90/219132890essgvX_ph.jpg

Posted: 11/26/2004 6:24:55 PM EDT

[#12]

Here's one built with a Colt M16 A1 upper and furniture with a generic lower. (not mine)

Posted: 11/27/2004 12:00:32 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Working on a early 60's clone now, those parts are much harder to find.

If you are intrested in replica model 01 parts e-mail me. I have some and know where they can be found. The real ones are hard to find.

Posted: 11/27/2004 5:33:29 PM EDT

[#14]

Ekie,
Long time, no see!

Absolutely lovely A1.....just like my '83 Army issue.

I keep thinking that I'm gonna build one some day.

Thanks for posting that,
Brad

Posted: 11/28/2004 12:06:58 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Working on a early 60's clone now, those parts are much harder to find.

If you are intrested in replica model 01 parts e-mail me. I have some and know where they can be found. The real ones are hard to find.

Yes please, E-mail me at:

[email protected]

Only parts I know of are these:

home.comcast.net/~luthier4/index.html

Posted: 11/28/2004 12:07:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Ekie,
Long time, no see!

Absolutely lovely A1.....just like my '83 Army issue.

I keep thinking that I'm gonna build one some day.

Thanks for posting that,
Brad

Hey Brad, where you been?

Posted: 11/28/2004 5:57:15 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Hey Brad, where you been?

Well, my 8yo son encouraged me to take up a hobby that I've wanted to do since my own boyhood; radio control airplanes.

We've immersed ourselves in radio control planes as our main hobby for a while now.

However since the end of the Klinton ban, we've gotten a renewed interest in the new & interesting things that have become available & the prospects of what new things may come out soon.

Hope all has been good with you & yours. Good talking to you again :),
Brad

Posted: 11/29/2004 1:34:56 PM EDT

[#18]

That R/C stuff sounds like fun, well, better not spin this to far off topic, will see you around......

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