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Looking for parts to complete a HGU-7/P helmet


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I picked one up and am in need of the round, grey microphone (and screw) and a snap-on visor. I have an e-mail in to Bell's Aviation too. Thanks!

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I should have what you need.Give me some time to dig it out.If you find it elsewhere let me know.

Bob

 

Matt,I have it in hand.Send me a PM and we will get it to you.

Bob

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Hi !

 

I have an empty shell so I have the snap on visor.

 

I think i can help you too regarding boom mike

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  • 2 weeks later...

Looks great Matt! Did you repaint the shell white? Nice job.

 

I do love how folks help one another here. Bob is one of the good ones for sure!

 

-Derek

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Looks good. Is that mic on in the correct direction? Should say Front and Back stamped on it. Looks funny to me for some reason. My HGU-7 had a older looking version of the round mic that had rounded edges to it. Was dead when i checked it out so I put a grey M-87 mic on it like sometime later seen. I had intentions of getting it back up and running to use in GA aircraft but never finished that plan seeing those D shaped ear seals are not possible to find still with the foam intact.

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Bob provided the shell, it was in better shape than the one I had originally. Very helpful guy!

 

The front of the mike says 'front', I'm not sure it's on 100% correctly though. I know what you mean about the ear cups, they are unavailable.

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That part that says front should be facing the lips, since that is originally a O2 mask designed mic. The set screws should be face side as well. Thats how the M-87 mic is as well, set screws in, thumbscrew out.

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That part that says front should be facing the lips, since that is originally a O2 mask designed mic. The set screws should be face side as well. Thats how the M-87 mic is as well, set screws in, thumbscrew out.

 

I think I've got it, basically I installed the mike upside-down. I flipped it over

 

This is wrong because the screws are on the bottom.

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This is correct?

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Thanks for showing that version! All my ALSE experience was with SPH-4 and IHADSS helmets in the early 90s so I did some guessing on this one. Thanks for setting me straight.

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Nice find, especially with intact earcups!

Thanks, as I said it was never issued. Having the bayonet receivers was an added bonus!

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Yeah they snap on. Would like to see some actual in use pics of them using bayonets with these helmets.

Actually, they screw on.

 

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Just to note, those are not my bayonets; but I do know someone who is selling them for $50 a pair.

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