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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by hummermark » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:41 am

On the international half track form there is a half track owner in the uk that is having problems with his new tracks and has been told by the supplier not to use them ,the owner does not say the supplier but I can only presume they are not the USA made tracks unfortunately does not go in to too much details but does say there is a wearing and jumping problems but he does seem most unsatisfied only fitted new February this year
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by R.E.Co. » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:27 pm

Hummermark, I can tell you they are not my tracks.

Hopefully that helps.
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by R.E.Co. » Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:36 am

I have been hard at work manufacturing USA made direct fit tracks!

I have gone to in-house molding to increase quality and efficiency.

Manufacturering Cletrac and Halftrack tracks.

Keep'em Rollin!
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by 70th Division » Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:33 pm

R.E.Co. wrote:
Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:36 am
I have been hard at work manufacturing USA made direct fit tracks!

I have gone to in-house molding to increase quality and efficiency.

Manufacturering Cletrac and Halftrack tracks.

Keep'em Rollin!
Hello,

This is awesome !!

I will be saving up to order a set for my M2A1 !
Thank you so much for making these in the USA, and on behalf myself and all current and future Halftrack owners and restorers !

Keep 'em Rolling indeed !!

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by sawbuck » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:29 pm

Cletrac M2 at 1:08 in the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8EftveUeFs

These tracks look slightly different than the halftrack tracks. The corners look rounded and the blocks looked grooved. It also looks like there are bolts down though the rubber blocks.

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by mfrance » Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:41 pm

Cletrac and Halftrack tracks are completely different other than being a continuous band style track...

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by waayfast » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:09 pm

While they are different, they are actually close cousins in the basic design.
The Cletrac track is longer at 74 pitches and the replaceable pads bolted to the track are the major differences. The Halftrack track tread pattern (the blocks on the face) is molded into the band itself, whereas the tread pattern that meets the road on the Cletrac are bolted to the band by 2 bolts on the outside edge and one in the center, which also what holds the track guide in the center.
The track guides are interchangeable for both applications.

The "long" version of the new hafltrack tracks are a welcome developement for us Cletrac owners. Thanks folks!!!
Jim

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by sawbuck » Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:51 pm

Thanks for the clarification. I didn't realize the new Cletrac tracks were so different from the originals.

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by Arnold43GPW » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:12 am

Are you guys making M29C Weasel tracks? If so, how much?
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by R.E.Co. » Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:30 am

Hello!

It is in the development stages. Nothing as of yet. Will start a new thread once work has begun!
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by Darth_Kitten » Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:06 pm

Great news!!! Hot diggity!
R.E.Co. wrote:
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:30 am
Hello!

It is in the development stages. Nothing as of yet. Will start a new thread once work has begun!
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by MattAttack85 » Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:15 pm

Hello! The company I work for may be interested in a set for our M3A1 halftrack. Can you email me the details so that I can forward them up? My email is in my profile.

Thanks!
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by R.E.Co. » Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:03 pm

MattAttack85 wrote:
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:15 pm
Hello! The company I work for may be interested in a set for our M3A1 halftrack. Can you email me the details so that I can forward them up? My email is in my profile.

Thanks!

Hi Matt,

I sent you an email. Take care.

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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

Post by R.E.Co. » Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:02 am

BIG ANOUNCMENT! ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! Military Track Supply has teamed up with Empire Tyres in the UK to become our exclusive US made track distributor! Contact the Empire Tyres Team for all European sales. Cletrac and Halftrack tracks both available with the quailty and integrity you need for your military vehicle. Expected first container to arrive late spring 2024.
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Re: NEW USA made Halftrack Tracks!

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