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general discussion => what's on your mind? => Topic started by: steve-0 on November 21, 2013, 09:13:09 PM

Title: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: steve-0 on November 21, 2013, 09:13:09 PM
i was able to purchase a few more tanks from the littlefield museum before before they donated everything to the collins foundation.


 the first one is a general motors XM1, prototype for the abrams tank
this is the only known survivor.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3565/medium/IMG_14814.JPG)


next is an m48 tank. but not just any m48, this is the first one built, serial number 1

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3565/medium/IMG_00484.jpg)


then the m32 tank retriever, i drove this one into my shop.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3565/medium/IMG_00493.JPG)
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: woodwalker on November 21, 2013, 10:20:54 PM
WOW I am jelous that is one nice looking cat!
Tanks are uber cool as well
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: Dinadin on November 21, 2013, 10:29:06 PM
Nice, for some reason I have really come to like the tank recovery vehicles.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: steve-0 on November 22, 2013, 10:20:42 PM
the deal took almost a year to be approved. very stressful to have an expensive deal hanging there there for so long.

they have 3 halftracks there plus parts. im sure some halftracks and parts will go to auction.
they also had 3 halftrack chassis in very rough shape but i was told they where sold. i have heard alot of stuff that changed though.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: steve1973 on November 23, 2013, 06:22:56 AM
Another great catch Steve! I like the tank recovery vehicle the best. Now you have something to put on your Dragon Wagon. ;D Are you still going to complete your M16? I hope to see that at Tower Park this Spring.

Steve A.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: steve-0 on November 23, 2013, 12:25:00 PM
not sure about the m16
that has been put on hold for a while so its a maybe for tower.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: WayOffTrack on November 24, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
Very nice! One of these days I'd like to come out for a visit.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: Outsider on November 24, 2013, 01:26:12 PM
Wow. Are you starting your own tank battalion?

Steve
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: steve-0 on November 25, 2013, 07:14:07 PM
Quote from: Outsider on November 24, 2013, 01:26:12 PM
Wow. Are you starting your own tank battalion?

its my 401K plan. ;D

Quote from: WayOffTrack on November 24, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
Very nice! One of these days I'd like to come out for a visit.

stop by any time.
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: TopKick on November 25, 2013, 11:56:03 PM
Very nice. Tanks for posting and sharing.  8)
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: halftracknut on November 28, 2013, 11:30:23 AM
Great looking collection...congrats three more saved....and a good looking loader too... ;D
Title: Re: i have 3 more tanks
Post by: Tapper02 on December 01, 2013, 10:22:38 AM
I like the M32 too.  And that XM-1 is too cool.  I'm surprised it's not in an armor museum somewhere…or with GM.