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M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by steve1973 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:43 am

Hello everyone. I'm proud to announce the release of a new halftrack manual never before available. Thanks to Mike Spradlin I was able to borrow and scan this manual and put it into print form for sale. This book is 600 pages of step by step how to instructions and diagrams on how to do almost everything on a halftrack. This book was put out by the Rock Island Arsenal in December 1942 for the British Army. If you have seen the Base Shop Data Book for the M3A1 Scoutcar then you know what this book is all about.

I'm still in the process of putting the first 20 books together and they will be available at Tower Park for purchase. The price will be posted later this week when the books are finished. Here are some sample pages below.

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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by colkking » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:51 am

Looks great, Steve!

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Post by Spec4Don » Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:05 pm

Excellent!!

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Post by bigkaiser » Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:35 am

pm sent

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Post by steve1973 » Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:06 pm

Just got the final prices in from the printer. The books will be $100.00 each. I pick the books up tomorrow and will try and post more photos then. The book is 2 inches thick printed on good quality paper, better than the original. Their was a lot that went into getting this book done and think you will enjoy it. This book, to me, is like a backyard mechanic's book. Everything is described in detail with lots of drawings. for example, the electrical section for wiring it shows pictures of each component with the wires running between them. It also give the wire gauge and length of wire. The manual shows how to test each gauge and it's placement on the dash. Detail info and testing of the heater unit. Their are over 70 sections in this manual. Some are one page where as others are more. Their is a lot of info that is not included in the basic set of manuals out today. This would make a great addition or a good start, must have for your restoration. This is not meant to replace the other manuals but a great addition to them.

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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by neil halliday » Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:53 am

Hi Steve,

P.M. sent regarding this manual.
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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by steve1973 » Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:01 pm

Well, I got a hold of the prototype book today. They are still in the process of putting the books together. I will get them tomorrow. Nothing like the last minute to get things done. Here are some more photos of the book.

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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by colkking » Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:32 pm

OUT-freaking-STANDING!!!

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Post by Phil H » Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:52 pm

Steve, Please put my name on one of your outstanding books. Please send total and your mailing address.. or pay pal address. Thank You

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Post by Tapper02 » Fri Apr 15, 2016 1:08 am

Steve,
I'm in! I sent you a PM on the halftrackinfo.com site. Thanks for spearheading this effort (again) and sharing the manual with the rest of us. It's acts of selflessness like this that really contribute to the well-being of the hobby! Well done!!

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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by Tuffman » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:44 am

Steve,
Please mark me down. PM sent.

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Post by lordsandy » Sat Apr 16, 2016 3:32 am

Hello
Please put me in for one also, thanks!
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Post by martinwcox » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:09 am

Add me to the list and send payment details, thanks!

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Post by ida34 » Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:48 pm

I would like one also.

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Re: M2 Halftrack Base Shop Data Book For Sale

Post by steve1973 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 4:37 pm

Hi Guys,
Just getting back from Tower Park. Wow, what a week. I took the first 20 books down and sold out. When word got out what I had I had some coming to my cabin for a copy. I even had someone buy two just in case one was lost. For those who have contacted me by PM or have asked for one don't worry. I put another order in and I think I'm going to double that order. I should have the next batch ready in two weeks. I will be sorting through all my requests in the next day or so and come up with a shipping cost and get back to you all. Books are $100 plus shipping. For those who have gotten a book from me already please post what you think of the book. I'm interested in your feedback.

Thanks,

Steve A.
1941 White M2A1 (90% restored)
1945 M10 ammo trailer (restored)


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