jamie meachin Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hello Here is a few pictures of an International halftrack i have started to restore. I have owned this halftrack for 3 years. Originaly it was an M14/M17 but it will restored as an M5 personel carrier. I am also after parts so if anyone has or knows of anything, please give us a shout If anyone wants to know more about my halftrack or see any more pics then please ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 if anyone wants to know more about my halftrack or see any more pics then please ask. Ask!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spood Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Is this the one that was at Kemble a few years back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I await the obligatory picture of the JCB assisting in the process somewhere! Good luck with your project mate, should be a beauty when finished. Although its not my gig I have always had a secret shine for the half track. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ask!....... ditto we like piccies Maybe I should have paid more attention to the English teacher but alas I was a rebel without a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yes this is the halftrack from kemble in 2008. Like any restoration project, it will take it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Originaly it was an M14/M17 but it will restored as an M5 personel carrier. Hi Jamie, Good to see an International Half-Track under restoration. Do you intend to restore it as a Commonwealth vehicle. Just in case you did not know, see http://news.webshots.com/photo/2438641570039564579wrfpZE for a good internal view of an M14 converted as APC. Possibly easier to do that the M5? Regards, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 HI Thanks for your message. Will look into that. Havnt really decided what im going to do with it yet. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) Thanks for your message. Will look into that. Havnt really decided what im going to do with it yet. Thanks again. My pleasure. The M14 MGMC with twin .50 cal Maxson AA turret was primarily manufactured for Lend-Lease use, the United Kingdom being the main recipient. But the British army did not have a use for the AA half tracks and removed the Maxon turrets. Converted M14s were used a GS load carriers, personnel carriers, Command Vehicles, Armoured Observation Posts, Ambulances, etc. by various Commonwealth armies, including the British, Canadian and most likely others like the French and Polish. The M14 rear hull plate did not have a door but the half-tracks often had a door added as part of the conversion process. AFAIK no M14's are preserved in any of the British conversions, in my opinion it would make a great restoration subject with lots of variants to choose from. Edited December 30, 2010 by mcspool spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 AFAIK no M14's are preserved in any of the British conversions, in my opinion it would make a great restoration subject with lots of variants to choose from. I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks for the infomation. I been thinking about doing it as a M14 without the turret. I have got pictures of the british using them like it. I also like the idea of the ambulance look as i cant say i have seen one like it before? As it will never be 100% original i have also been thinking about turning it into an M5 or M5A1 and using it for re-enactor purposes, so many people can get the enjoyment out of it. All ideas, pictures and information welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I also like the idea of the ambulance look as i cant say i have seen one like it before? See http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthread.php?t=157 for information about the Ambulance conversion. You will need to do research as the information you require is not readily available, but that is part of the fun (in my opinion anyway). I am sure many people and organisations are willing to help if you are going to recreate one of these interesting conversions. HTH, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 M14 in service - as a command vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar-halftrack Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi mate Where in Bristol are you located. I'm originally from Staple Hill but now live in Lancs. My son Callum and I are in the process of searching for a halftrack to restore (he's only 10!!). We get back to Bristol every so often and would love to visit if possible for some inspiration? Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi white star did you used to own a d u k w and live in pendennis road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar-halftrack Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi white star did you used to own a d u k w and live in pendennis road? No, I lived about 1/4 mile away, but I know the one you mean, it was parked at the end of the drive out in the open. My scout hut was just over the road and we used to sneak out of meetings to go and spy on the DUKW!!! I dont know where it ended up? Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 great project !....always liked half tracks... always thought they were cracking looking vehicles... looking forward to seeing you progress with her ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 a few weeks ago I took my halftrack to a local show. we painted it green and put a ammo trailer on the back. for the condition it is in, I didn't look to bad and the locals loved it as a lot of them had never seen a halftrack before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 A second bit of good news was last Friday I went to pick up a second halftrack. This halftrack was found in a scrap yard after being used for taking telegraph poles up mountains in Wales. it caught fire so was taking to the scrap yard, but a passer by seen it and bought it because he didn't want to see it be cut up. There is not enough there to rebuild it but the chassis good and that is what I want for mine. There is some other good bits on it but a lot is too far gone where it has been left outside. the top engine cover has rotted away, the core plugs are pushed out, the gear box is solid, the steering column is bent, the rubber on the rollers have separated from the metal wheels ect. One surprise we did have though is when we removed the back deck, the original floor along with radio junction boxes, locker lids ect still in it. Here is some pictures of it and the work me and my uncle Jason Jefferies did the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 There's a lot of good stuff on that, isn't there? I suspect you will be looking for more bits, and will probably end up with more than one halftrack. Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 amazing whats still laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 There are some good bits on it, its just a shame it has been left outside and uncovered for the last 20 odd years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 What's the story with the CVR(T) Samson in the background of the hedge photos? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie meachin Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 To be honest I don't know? The guy that had this halftrack on his land got loads of stuff but he don't actually own a great deal of it. It was there the first time I went to see the halftrack. It was pushed into the field and left, I think in had engine or gear box problems. When I went back over Friday to pick the halftrack up, it was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 To be honest I don't know? The guy that had this halftrack on his land got loads of stuff but he don't actually own a great deal of it. It was there the first time I went to see the halftrack. It was pushed into the field and left, I think in had engine or gear box problems. When I went back over Friday to pick the halftrack up, it was gone. Let me know if you ever hear of it coming up for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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