M2 carrier scout car build starts
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Here is a survivor! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7DS74V ... e=youtu.be
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Re: M2 A1 scout car build starts
That's a T 7 earlier than a M2/A1 or early M3. Not the bigger M3A1. Which has a wider rear body. The earlier T 7 was flat straight 90 degree armour.
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M2A1/M3 late m2 where switched in name to M3 and window was moved back behind battle shield. Then early m3A1 s where widened and rear fender covers and outside fuel tanks where removed. As well as removing the rear door which added to the problems of loading her storages.
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More pics
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Door jams partially in
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Nose waiting for loovers
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Really enjoying the show. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Are you going to use a Hercules motor or a modern powerplant? Also are you going to build a C channel type frame or fabricate something else such as square or round tube?
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This build will have a few modifications to make it drive able would like to drive it alot, so we are using a AMC 4.0 inline 6. Custom frame. Still will have 2 Browning 30 cals. One air cooled one water cooled display units of our manufacturer. Also will have the original transiver modified to play 40s music and modern . Also have ww 2 radio broadcast for display. Maybe hide away a/c that can't be seen. Tires will be original Chevron pattern. Wheels will be made by us in late combat style not early civilian type that came on them
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Wanted a mil type vehicle for everyday advertising. The frame will be c channel and boxed tubing in midsection.
Seats original style, manufactured by us. Standard water heater. Early M3 window arrangement glass in back battle shield front. Early M2A1 had the window in front. It's not that version. Bumpers and no roller.tow hook on front. And a pintle hook rear. 30 call tripod mounted out side, collapsible water bucket, and pick and early wood handle dering style shovel. Axe on opposite side. Fold down shelves on outer back. Gas tanks outside by running boards as shown. Door kick panel short to make it easier to climb into. Fuel and water can mounts on back like the m series halftracks.
Seats original style, manufactured by us. Standard water heater. Early M3 window arrangement glass in back battle shield front. Early M2A1 had the window in front. It's not that version. Bumpers and no roller.tow hook on front. And a pintle hook rear. 30 call tripod mounted out side, collapsible water bucket, and pick and early wood handle dering style shovel. Axe on opposite side. Fold down shelves on outer back. Gas tanks outside by running boards as shown. Door kick panel short to make it easier to climb into. Fuel and water can mounts on back like the m series halftracks.
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Sounds nice thanks for the update. I'm looking for chevron 825x20's if you know of a source. Been looking for years in fact.
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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This is close.
We are using coker tire for our repops.
This is close.
We are using coker tire for our repops.
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Here is ours
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Looks nice.
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Any updates?
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Is the skate rail the same as on the M3A1?
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