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general discussion => what's on your mind? => Topic started by: steve-0 on January 15, 2011, 08:57:45 PM

Title: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 15, 2011, 08:57:45 PM: im still working on getting this halftrack. the frame is no good. its been plated and bent.the contraption on the back is military, does anyone recognize it?
they used to use this for picking cows up when they would get stuck. the arms on the sides are connected across the front, you can pick something up in front of you and set it behind you.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_13752.JPG)
(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_13791.JPG) (http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_13821.JPG) (http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_13762.JPG)
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: PeteG on January 15, 2011, 10:52:48 PM: Hey Steve, it looks like some sort of bridging equipment, originally mounted on a full tracked vehicle?
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 20, 2011, 11:07:56 PM: i was wondering if it was something like that. i sure wouldn't want to be in the drivers seat while swinging something overhead.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: PeteG on January 21, 2011, 11:31:18 AM: Like a Juicy dead cow! :P
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: spec4don on January 24, 2011, 11:35:22 AM: It would be interresting to restore that just the way it is. Inginuity at it's best. Looks like some good parts on it though.

Don G.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 30, 2011, 11:20:27 PM: notice the plate over the radiator is one of the m2 ammo doors
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on November 01, 2011, 07:51:10 PM: i found the truck that used this setup.
Brockway truck

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/wwi-ii-5-ton-larger/28217-i-found-1944-white-white-brockway.html

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/1944_White_White_Brockway_5.jpg)
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 18, 2012, 07:10:06 PM: this may be getting scraped. this was sold with a bunch of other stuff, the new owner wants $2500 for it.
there are a few good parts on it but the frame is twisted and plated. lots of damage.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/junker.JPG)
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: WayOffTrack on January 21, 2012, 10:11:18 AM: What are you saving on it, just the drivetrain? Prob still has lots of good parts here and there. There is an M15 near me with a crane on the back, frame is cracked but he wants 2500 also. I'm sure it will get scrapped eventually.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 21, 2012, 11:23:23 AM: we made a deal for $1600
i payed to much but im hoping the rear bed is heavy for scrap metal. i haven't gotten any responses to my post about selling the rear bed so im sure its going to scrap.
i think the engine is good, windshield frame, pedestal lights but they really worked over the frame with plates and a torch.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 22, 2012, 08:48:22 PM: does anyone need this rear bed cow picker? its in mint condition ;D
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: spec4don on January 23, 2012, 09:40:03 AM: you mightpost pictures in the truck section of the G503. somebody might need it for a restoration. Maybe over on Steel soldiers. Maybe even bring it to Tower park?

Just some thoughts.

Don G.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on January 23, 2012, 10:06:52 AM: i posted it in both places a few days ago but no interest.

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=197918
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on April 07, 2012, 02:52:14 PM: i scraped the back end.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_06083.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_06104.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_06124.JPG)

they used skate rail to attach it.
(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/IMG_06133.JPG)

check out the angle of the driveline.
(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_06142.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/IMG_06152.JPG)
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: Outsider on April 07, 2012, 04:44:18 PM: How did they get the drive line off center?

Looks like it weighed about 5 or 6,000#. That should help get a little payback out of the old girl.

BTW Nice old H80 you got there. Looks like she was a little lite in the steers in those pics. If you ever need parts for her I have a bunch of NOS stuff here.

Steve
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on April 08, 2012, 11:53:31 AM: Quote from: Outsider on April 07, 2012, 04:44:18 PM
How did they get the drive line off center?

this one has had a hard life. it looks like the frame was broken, bent and called bad names. ;D

i could use a few things for the h80. lift cyl seals, tilt cyl seals, power steering pump.
its been a great lift.
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: Outsider on April 08, 2012, 12:23:17 PM: I looked at the pics and it looked like the rails were still in alignment. So I wondered if somehow they got the diff. broke loose and re-installed off center or twisted.

I'm 99% sure I have all the seal kits, but I don't remember having any p/s pumps. If I remember right I even have 2 nos tilt cylinder rods if you need those too. Also may have a NOS? / rebuilt? lift cylinder depending on the length (height) of your cylinder.

Steve
Title: Re: craziest cow picking halftrack
Post by: steve-0 on April 10, 2012, 11:12:26 AM: it may be a combination of both. if i sight down the frame its bowed. there is also plating on both sides of the frame so i cant tell if the rear diff has been relocated.

i will send you a pm on the parts.
thanks