rd_anderson20

woowie, things have certinaly been re aranged between when you visited and i visited. I know one of the M5's had an engine when i was there.

 

the engine and radiator on the yellow one was gone for sure when i was there. and what exactly is teh yellow one, it looks like a civvy cab on possibly an M4?

 

anderson - i find it ammusing that we parked our vehicles in almost the exact same spot hahaha

It's a civilian cab on an M6, the big brother to the M4. It's a quite rare machine, I believe there is only 1 restored example (of the 1200+/- built) on display at the Marshall Museum at Overloon. A museum in Indiana has a fairly complete unrestored example as well.

When I saw the M6 in July 2007 it had 2 Cummins engines in it. Also more of the superstructure was intact including the radiators and part of the cab which all now appear to be gone. It would have required a lot of fabrication to restore it in it's previous state and a lot more now. It was $6995 when I saw it, probably less now. I have wanted to buy this for years now, but didn't have anywhere to store a 12' wide heavy tracked vehicle.

They have the track next to the M4 transmissions listed as M47 track but it sure looks like Sherman HVSS track to me. I think the only thing that makes the M6 track special is the center quide but I could be wrong.

As for the M4's, they're quite rusty but of the 40 or so that are there quite a few of them could be restored. Winer's even have Waukesha 145GZ engines for sale as cores.

As for the armour that is parked by the road, there is a Stuart, a Sherman and a Sherman recovery vehicle. From what I have heard, they're not for sale unless you want to buy the whole business.

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

Tony,

I hope your jeep has it's water wings.

Big Ray,

That's a great looking GMC.

Ross

No I don't have anything military yet. I'm trying to find the right first project, I'm sure one will come along soon.

Ross

Hi all. After lurking for a couple years I thought it was time to officially check in. During my time here I have enjoyed reading and learning from the very knowledgeable members. Thanks to all who share their knowledge and experiences for those of us (like me) that are new to the hobby.

Ross

nice video, but what is the little tracked thing at 4.46? (after cromwell)

Mark,

I think that is an XM-501 Hawk Missile Loader or a member of that family of vehicles.

Ross