M3 Half Track Questions
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
What a wonderful piece of kit that thing is. Would love to see it fully restored and running.
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
I traded the track to a collector and restorer for an M3A1 Scout Car. He and a friend are planning a restoration at some point. I hope to see progress posted on the G at some point. I agree, it will be a great project. I wish I had the facilities to restore the heavy vehicle and haul it to events. In the end, the SC, which is lighter and more practical (from a use standpoint) will be a better project for me.
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Good news it's inside for the first time in 70+ years. Work under way to get it running again. Will definitely post some updates as progress is made. Can a man have too many halftracks?
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
You’re my hero Clint! Parenting only ONE is kickin’ my butt! Good luck with it.
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Thank you for the kind words Jon. Half-tracks are addicting.
SAVE THE HALF-TRACKS!
SAVE THE HALF-TRACKS!
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Green Trucks and High Tides Forever
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Congrats Clintm20!!
That is a great track and I'm glad you will save it! That's the straightest Winch Bumper I've ever seen on a rescued Halftrack!! And the original Winch cover !! Dang that is a great start for a restoration!!!!
That is a great track and I'm glad you will save it! That's the straightest Winch Bumper I've ever seen on a rescued Halftrack!! And the original Winch cover !! Dang that is a great start for a restoration!!!!
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Clint,
That looks like a great addition to the motorpool.
Gary
That looks like a great addition to the motorpool.
Gary
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M2A1 Half Track ( Undergoing Resto)
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M2A1 Half Track ( Undergoing Resto)
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions
Thanks Gary. I'd be interested in trading it for an M16 or M16A2 in similar condition depending on logistics involved. Not interested in any M16A1 trades.
Green Trucks and High Tides Forever
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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