craziest cow picking halftrack

[steve-0]

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.

[PeteG]

Hey Steve, it looks like some sort of bridging equipment, originally mounted on a full tracked vehicle?

[steve-0]

i was wondering if it was something like that. i sure wouldn't want to be in the drivers seat while swinging something overhead.

[PeteG]

Like a Juicy dead cow! 

[spec4don]

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.

[steve-0]

notice the plate over the radiator is one of the m2 ammo doors

[steve-0]

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

[steve-0]

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.

[WayOffTrack]

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.

[steve-0]

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.

[steve-0]

does anyone need this rear bed cow picker? its in mint condition 

[spec4don]

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.

[steve-0]

i posted it in both places a few days ago but no interest.

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=197918

[steve-0]

i scraped the back end.










they used skate rail to attach it.



check out the angle of the driveline.

[Outsider]

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