WW1 tank replica (moved from reenactment)

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WW1 tank replica (moved from reenactment)

Post by Moparman1968 » Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:46 am

I was told it would be better to post here in Armor. I been working on this replica for a couple years on the side and I will have it finished by Veterans Day! It’s a running replica with drive sprocket and gears taken from a 1920’s tractor and powered by a Jeep L134 engine. A lot of welding and rivets to go but every week I try to make sure something is done! I’ve always been fascinated with ww1 and ww2 history so it will be nice to give people something to touch and see besides a black and white picture in there history books! I know it’s not exact but it’s my first time building one so I know the next will be closer and easier. Steel ranges from inch thick to 1/4 at thinnest.
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Re: WW1 tank replica (moved from reenactment)

Post by Recon36th » Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:52 am

That's a very nice project! Good work so far!

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Post by jdmcm » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:13 pm

Awesome work, keep everyone updated!
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Post by 17thAirborne » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:24 pm

Very impressive. I hope you post some of the information on how you did your tracks and sprockets and the rest of the running gear.
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Post by Loganr » Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:59 pm

Very nice

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Post by wadefreedomvehicles » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:17 am

Would love to talk to you about this build. PM Sent

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Post by Quest Master » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:29 am

That is spectacular!
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Post by Moparman1968 » Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:59 am

Made my deadline to make it looked finished for the veterans day parade but unfortunately was canceled do to all the fires here in California. Heres a few pictures of it on the trailer. I think i should have it moving under its own power by February or march.[imghttps://i.imgur.com/RPnSB62.jpg][/img]
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