Jack Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Snowtracdave and I thought we had found the perfect Autocar - that need restoration and came with a trailer unit.........but it has turned out to be a Federal 94x43 :argh: The hunt continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 What's wrong with a Federal Jack? They were very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 What's wrong with a Federal Jack? They were very similar. Good question - not too sure on the spare situation Degsy to be honest and the Autocar is hell of lot more uglier! 'did you like that?' :-D Hope you are well. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Are not the Autocar and Federal mechanically identical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I thought so, and cosmetically not that different either. I think Jack is setting his sites rather high. Go on then Jack. Post some pictures of what you found. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Are not the Autocar and Federal mechanically identical? Quite right Adrian and the White can be added to that too. The Autocar is 1cm taller. :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisu Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 This topic is worth nothing without any pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 'did you like that?' :-D Hope you are well. Jack. OY, THATS MY LINE:n00b: Fine thanks, a bit tender after a day and a half under the jimmy.:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Then why did you not buy it? It would have done for spares and the trailer would fit the Autocar as well..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 They are still out there to be found. Good luck in your search. Here's me with the Autocar grin after unloading (it goes along with the WLF and MUTT grins :-D) - Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mike - I see yours is fitted with a winch - do you know how many where made with a winch fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mine's the 5- to 6-ton U-8144 K-31 Radio wagon. It's technically very similar to the U-8144-T pontoon tractor but with a longer chassis. All had winches (although there is debate about the radio wagons) and are on 12.00 x 20 tyres. You're looking for the 5-tonne U-7144-T which is on 9.00 x 20 tyres. It has a shorter chassis and did not have a winch. - Mike ps. have you got the Tankograd book on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mine's the 5- to 6-ton U-8144 K-31 Radio wagon. ps. have you got the Tankograd book on these? Cheers Mike - I will have a google! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 This but with soft cab and winch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 The book is Tankograd publications no. 6005 US WWII Autocar U-7144-T & U-8144-T tractor trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Snowtracdave and I thought we had found the perfect Autocar - that need restoration and came with a trailer unit.........but it has turned out to be a Federal 94x43 :argh: The hunt continues. The price has gone up! The Federal has now gone up by £2000 to £6,500:sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Jack, see my post #53 in Diamanod T Gallery, Transporters and Wreckers for info on that type of trailer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Mind you, probably the most useful type of trailer to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The G503 forum are talking about an Autocar up for sale... down Texas way http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=133774 http://66.40.14.174/auctions/index.php?a=listing&pid=209&last=0&next=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Very nice drivers front wheel has only 3 lug nuts and two stud are broken off it would seem . wonder how much was lost by it being striped and repainted likely inside and out . Still it does have a lot to offer someone looking for a rare HMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They are still out there to be found. Good luck in your search. Here's me with the Autocar grin after unloading (it goes along with the WLF and MUTT grins :-D) - Mike What are the chances of getting this 'mighty wagon' completed for the next Operation Bolero event in the summer of 2010 Mike?? We would even allow you to lead the convoy in that beauty, as long as Degsy doesn't mind being second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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