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steve-0

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halftracks in the movies
« on: January 31, 2011, 11:55:19 PM »
we have to start out with wonder woman.
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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 11:59:10 PM »
then some andy grifith
   


and the cat from outer space   
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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 12:21:19 AM »
i found a really cool website that lists alot of halftracks in movies.
http://imcdb.org/yourcomments.php?search=halftrack&id=

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 01:39:48 PM »
The Andy Griffith unit also appeared in several episodes of "Combat", starring Vic Morrow.  ;D

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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2011, 06:34:44 AM »


IH was used a lot in the moving picture industry. Albeit not always correct.

I assume it was due to availability.

Blues Brothers



Kelly's Heroes

Best movie ever, end of conversation ;D



Band of Brothers





Not sure if this is from a movie or even what one.



Same here...... could possibly be period pix of a captured track.





And then the Beeeeeuautiful M9A1 in "The Black Tent"


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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2011, 11:02:03 AM »
cool  :)
i have never seen any of these movies.

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2011, 04:42:25 PM »
I agree that "Kelly's Heroes" is the best War movie ever!  8)
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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2011, 08:59:27 PM »
Except for when the vehicles get blown up on the hilltop.  I wonder where those two halftracks ended up?
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
MVPA # 30507

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2012, 07:07:25 PM »
Time for a bump.....

I painfully add this '08 B Sci-Fi movie 100 Million BC with Michael Gross (Tremors)

An M3 apparently travels into the future to save our heroes in a tunnel.

After a brief firefight it ends up getting punted by the dinosaurs tail.

I give it 1 1/2 stars only cuz it had the HT and some hottie T@A


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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 06:58:20 AM »
My M20 was in "Cat from Outer Space" as well as "Hooper".  ;D

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2012, 07:44:46 AM »
My M20 was in "Cat from Outer Space" as well as "Hooper".  ;D

Without pics, it didn't happen.

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2012, 11:07:57 AM »
You can't forget Patton, lots of really good halftrack shots. Also try the The Bridge at Remagan. The first part has good half track shots.

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 01:58:11 PM »
You can't forget Patton, lots of really good halftrack shots. Also try the The Bridge at Remagan. The first part has good half track shots.

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Patton





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Clints M20 in The Cat From outer Space



 
Hooper

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Re: halftracks in the movies
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2012, 02:55:21 PM »
Hello all,

My M2A1 halftrack was used in the movie "The Incident" starring Walther Matthau and Harry Morgan.
I bought the DVD and yes, it can clearly be seen there. Director wanted to use it even though it
was missing the rear armor bed :)

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