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general discussion => what's on your mind? => Topic started by: rowdydrake on November 19, 2014, 09:26:49 PM

Title: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 19, 2014, 09:26:49 PM

First one is off limits its on loan from USA TACOM? Anyway its a survivor I think its an M2 Serial Number on the frame is 232367

The second one is the one the Museum is going to let me play with. Its an M3-A1- 47728

I'll be needing a windshield frame, vertical hood armor both sides, a complete roller assembly

Only data plates on either HT are on the engine which are illegible.

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: 47lincsled on November 19, 2014, 10:49:48 PM

 Picture are always welcome, can't help with any of your part needs but like most others here we always enjoy seeing other peoples stuff!

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: col.halftrack on November 20, 2014, 08:44:04 AM

Rowdy,
 If possible please confirm frame numbers and add any data plate info. The M3A1 number is off the frame?? Is there a dash after the M3A1 or is the number all strung together??
 Thanks

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 20, 2014, 02:48:03 PM

both numbers are frame numbers drivers side above the wheel assy.

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: col.halftrack on November 21, 2014, 09:02:51 AM

Ok,
 So the 232367 is for sure. You think it is a M2 and that would be correct.
 M3A1-47728 does have a dash between model and five digit serial #
 and there are no data plates???
 correct?
 Thanks

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 21, 2014, 11:42:42 AM

none survived

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: col.halftrack on November 22, 2014, 08:19:15 AM

 No data plates - understood. OK I posted the two vehicles on the list. M2 232367 with no data plate I could get close to a hood number but without the ord # off the data plate no sure method.
 M3A1-47728 this probably was a rebuilt M3-75 Gun motor carriage (tank destroyer). Autocar built the M3-75 and had the contract to rebuild them into M3A1s. Check to see if another frame number was above the current number. It is usually gouged or ground and is hard to read but many have been able to decipher it. This would help if you could check please.
 Let me know if they both have rollers or winch setups.
 Thanks

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 23, 2014, 08:12:57 PM

M2 has a winch
M3 is missing a roller assembly

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: col.halftrack on November 24, 2014, 09:29:27 AM

 M3 having a roller makes me even more confident that it was probably a tank destroyer when built. Check frame right above or below the existing number for evidence of a M3-75-xxxx number.

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 24, 2014, 05:57:19 PM

Wilco

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: 47lincsled on November 24, 2014, 06:05:09 PM

 Still waiting for pictures!

Title: Re: Two halftracks sitting side by side @ 12TH Armored Division Memorial Museum
Post by: rowdydrake on November 25, 2014, 03:24:27 PM

picture in gallery