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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by peterh13 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:40 pm

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

Post by 17thAirborne » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:16 am

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

Post by clintm20 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:32 am

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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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by 8683jb » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:56 pm

clintm20 wrote:
Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:32 am
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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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by clintm20 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:41 am

Thank you for the kind words Jon. Half-tracks are addicting.

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

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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by clintm20 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:35 am

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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

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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by Hammerhead » Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:24 pm

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!!!!
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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by yd328 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:15 am

Clint,
That looks like a great addition to the motorpool.

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Re: M3 Half Track Questions

Post by clintm20 » Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:13 am

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.
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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


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