Who Needs New Tracks for Their Halftrack?????
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Re: Who Needs New Tracks for Their Halftrack?????
Everyone knows the pronunciation that we have to find the wheel if we do something that anyone ever has figured out. But is it known who invented the wheel?
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Barney Rubble.
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The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer
and the invention of the wheel. Beer required grain and that was the
beginning of agriculture.
Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our
early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just
stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. The wheel was
invented to get man to the beer.
These two were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the
catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: 1.
Liberals. 2. Conservatives.
Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while
they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the
Conservative movement.
Other men who were less skilled at hunting learned to live off the
conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing,
fetching, and hairdressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men evolved into women. Others became known as
girlie-men. Some noteworthy Liberal achievements include the domestication
of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of
democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that
Conservatives provided.
Over the years Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most
powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the
jackass for obvious reasons.
Modern Liberals like lite beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine
or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done.
Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard Liberal fare. Another interesting
evolutionary side note: many Liberal women have higher testosterone levels
than their men.
Most college professors, social workers, personal injury attorneys,
journalists, film makers in Hollywood, group therapists and community
organizers are Liberals. Liberals meddled in our national pastime and
invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the
pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink real beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their
women. Conservatives are big game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks,
construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, engineers,
corporate executives, athletes, members of the military, airline pilots,
retired golfers and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives
who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and
decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more
enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the Liberals remained in Europe when
Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was
tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
Here ends today's lesson in world history. It should be noted that a Liberal
may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to this post.
A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth
of this history that it will be shared immediately to other true believers
and to just piss off more liberals.
And there you have it. Let your next action reveal your true self. I'm going
to have another beer and play golf.
and the invention of the wheel. Beer required grain and that was the
beginning of agriculture.
Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our
early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just
stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. The wheel was
invented to get man to the beer.
These two were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the
catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: 1.
Liberals. 2. Conservatives.
Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while
they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the
Conservative movement.
Other men who were less skilled at hunting learned to live off the
conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing,
fetching, and hairdressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men evolved into women. Others became known as
girlie-men. Some noteworthy Liberal achievements include the domestication
of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of
democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that
Conservatives provided.
Over the years Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most
powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the
jackass for obvious reasons.
Modern Liberals like lite beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine
or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done.
Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard Liberal fare. Another interesting
evolutionary side note: many Liberal women have higher testosterone levels
than their men.
Most college professors, social workers, personal injury attorneys,
journalists, film makers in Hollywood, group therapists and community
organizers are Liberals. Liberals meddled in our national pastime and
invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the
pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink real beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their
women. Conservatives are big game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks,
construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, engineers,
corporate executives, athletes, members of the military, airline pilots,
retired golfers and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives
who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and
decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more
enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the Liberals remained in Europe when
Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was
tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
Here ends today's lesson in world history. It should be noted that a Liberal
may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to this post.
A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth
of this history that it will be shared immediately to other true believers
and to just piss off more liberals.
And there you have it. Let your next action reveal your true self. I'm going
to have another beer and play golf.
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Looks like someone threw a track here
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its also good for fishing
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Amstel bier made in holland
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Nothing beats the twin-carb Vedett
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Well this thread has taken a turn for the surreal
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Gentlemen, seems as though the European tracks started quite the discussion.....
The Israelis have made hundreds of these style tracks over about the last 10 years with no mechanical drive train problems. The only word of caution for using them is running them for long periods of time on pavement at high speeds. The extra rubber will retain a larger mass of heat. Anything under about 20 mph for 2 hours in warm temperatures should be fine. I would guess 90% of you would fall below that category and they will give you improved tread wear.
As for the discussion about the extra 1/2 inch of material and the resulting change in speed.....what do you think happens when you wear down an existing set by 1/2 inch and are running basic flat belts ? And then put a new set on and gain the 1/2 inch back? No matter what the vehicle 4 wheel drive and dry pavement are not a good mix. Just food for thought.
2 sets of tracks sold and a serious looker at the European set. 2 more sets to go and then they are gone.
My molds for Stuart tank treads will be done by the end of the month and I am working with a guy in the NW United States for trials.
The Israelis have made hundreds of these style tracks over about the last 10 years with no mechanical drive train problems. The only word of caution for using them is running them for long periods of time on pavement at high speeds. The extra rubber will retain a larger mass of heat. Anything under about 20 mph for 2 hours in warm temperatures should be fine. I would guess 90% of you would fall below that category and they will give you improved tread wear.
As for the discussion about the extra 1/2 inch of material and the resulting change in speed.....what do you think happens when you wear down an existing set by 1/2 inch and are running basic flat belts ? And then put a new set on and gain the 1/2 inch back? No matter what the vehicle 4 wheel drive and dry pavement are not a good mix. Just food for thought.
2 sets of tracks sold and a serious looker at the European set. 2 more sets to go and then they are gone.
My molds for Stuart tank treads will be done by the end of the month and I am working with a guy in the NW United States for trials.
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TEST TEST TEST TEST 600 Miles
New production WW II Half Track Tracks are now for sale to the American market .
All your worries and concerns about owning a half track and not having
tracks for it are over!
TRACKS ARE IN STOCK IN HOLLAND, IN MY WAREHOUSE NOW!
Tracks are made from all new components.
Quality, technology and knowledge have been combined together to produce
a track that is much superior in quality and strength than the tracks
produced during World War II.
Tracks will come with new front drive axle inner and outer flanges.
These flanges will look exact the same as original Flanges.
The new flanges are matched for the track to have a 100% super smooth running track.
The price per track with inner and outer flanges is only $2495.00 EA.
I WILL OFFER A 1-YEAR WARRANTY FOR EACH TRACK AND FLANGE SET PURCHASED.
WHEN HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A WARRANTY OFFERED WITH A TRACK PURCHASE?
To confirm youre order and arrange payment contact Gary's Half Track Parts
Shop 630-257-1100
Cell 630-209-1551
GARY@HALFTRACKS.COM
I WILL ship the tracks from Holland in one container to Gary in the USA
Gary will take care of all shipping to your location
Thank You,
Harold
New production WW II Half Track Tracks are now for sale to the American market .
All your worries and concerns about owning a half track and not having
tracks for it are over!
TRACKS ARE IN STOCK IN HOLLAND, IN MY WAREHOUSE NOW!
Tracks are made from all new components.
Quality, technology and knowledge have been combined together to produce
a track that is much superior in quality and strength than the tracks
produced during World War II.
Tracks will come with new front drive axle inner and outer flanges.
These flanges will look exact the same as original Flanges.
The new flanges are matched for the track to have a 100% super smooth running track.
The price per track with inner and outer flanges is only $2495.00 EA.
I WILL OFFER A 1-YEAR WARRANTY FOR EACH TRACK AND FLANGE SET PURCHASED.
WHEN HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A WARRANTY OFFERED WITH A TRACK PURCHASE?
To confirm youre order and arrange payment contact Gary's Half Track Parts
Shop 630-257-1100
Cell 630-209-1551
GARY@HALFTRACKS.COM
I WILL ship the tracks from Holland in one container to Gary in the USA
Gary will take care of all shipping to your location
Thank You,
Harold
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new tracks
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Kristof wrote:TEST TEST TEST TEST 600 Miles
New production WW II Half Track Tracks are now for sale to the American market .
All your worries and concerns about owning a half track and not having
tracks for it are over!
TRACKS ARE IN STOCK
Tracks are made from all new components.
Quality, technology and knowledge have been combined together to produce
a track that is much superior in quality and strength than the tracks
produced during World War II.
Tracks will come with new front drive axle inner and outer flanges.
These flanges will look exact the same as original Flanges.
The new flanges are matched for the track to have a 100% super smooth running track.
The price per track with inner and outer flanges is only $2495.00 EA.
I WILL OFFER A 1-YEAR WARRANTY FOR EACH TRACK AND FLANGE SET PURCHASED.
WHEN HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A WARRANTY OFFERED WITH A TRACK PURCHASE?
To confirm youre order and arrange payment contact Gary's Half Track Parts
Shop 630-257-1100
Cell 630-209-1551
GARY@HALFTRACKS.COM
I WILL ship the tracks from Holland in one container to Gary in the USA
Gary will take care of all shipping to your location
Thank You,
Harold
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