Camaro69427 Posted February 15, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2016 Not really a preservation topic, but here goes... I picked up a Vietnam War manufactured M1 and liner from a vet, over the weekend. It seems to be in really nice shape in original paint with what I believe to be the original OG chin straps. One problem I noticed is that when I put the chin strap around the back of the helmet, the left side metal clasp that holds the strap to the bail is kicked out at a wierd angle. Upon further inspection, I saw that the bail itself wasn't as far out as the right side. Also, one of the welds holding the left bail to the pot has broken. Is this a common problem with M1s made during this period? Should I fix it? Is is as simple as rewelding the bail where it's supposed to be? It really looks kinda wonky with uneven bales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnDuc49 Posted February 15, 2016 Share #2 Posted February 15, 2016 If it's an original helmet from the vet, I wouldn't mess around with the cover or the straps. Leave it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro69427 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted February 15, 2016 I doubt the vet I bought it from was in Vietnam. He'd just retired after 20 years in the serivce. It was just the helmet with Vietnam chinstraps and later removable suspension liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnDuc49 Posted February 16, 2016 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2016 Post some pictures, it'd be easier to help you if you we can see the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro69427 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted February 16, 2016 The pics I took were too big i guess, so I was only able to post one. Since I'm a new member I can't post anymore until 6:41 PM tonight, so this'll have to do for now. I can post more at 6:41. It shows the angle at which the clasp is. I added the Mitchell cover. Sorry for the crappy picture quality. They were taken with my tablet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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