Guest matt Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hi! I'm new here but I'm hoping somone might be able to help me out.I'm looking for information or parts for the WW2 Cletrac MG "Bomber Nurse" tracked tractor.I know of only ten in the UK,does anyone know of other survivors? I am also looking for any parts and manuals. Any help at all apprechated! Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 The 493rd Bomb Group Museum at Debach airfield, Suffolk, have one, but it is in poor condition currently. That's the only one I know of. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi Steve, That's my mate Paul's Cletrac,you're right he does need to find a few parts but they must be out there....somwhere! Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgunner Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The only thing i have are one wheel assembly and one new track pad if thats of any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 There used to be one in a yard in Swavesey in Cambridgeshire. It was complete and a runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I know of one on a local farm - no...not for sale & won't consider selling..many people know about it though . Many years ago was run without oil so doesn't run now and is pretty poorly but still has most of it's fittings in place . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi, Clarkats, and Clarks are great little vehicles. Not that often to be found here in Europe. Try joining this Yahoo-group: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Clarktugs/ There's a host of useful information to be found there. Good luck. As always, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Marriott Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Snowtracdave There used to be one on a farm over in Peldon in Essex I believe that was complete with fittings etc.. Could this be the same one or do you know of another?? I to have a very rough Cletrac as Jesse so politely says!! Mine came off a farm in Bently, not far from youself. Matt and I are on the hunt for any parts what so ever. NOS tracks would be great, more chance of winning the lottery though. A collector only ten miles from me now has a mint Cletrac so access for measurments is not a probably Matt. I now have four correct headlights and one rear light with switch but only one headlight mount, still need to find two!! Other parts required are: Eight roadwheels with good rubber Windscreen frame and mount Rear compressor Air bottle and regulator Side 110vdc generator Toolbox Flagpole holder I'm sure if Matt was to list his requirments then you could just double the above. Matt I'll call you next week to disscuss options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 OOppss! My wrong, I read "Cletrac" and interpreted it as Clark. Sorry! As always, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Marriott Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Clarks are also great vehicles, I have two mill 44's and Matt has a mill 44 and the heavier version as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Snowtracdave There used to be one on a farm over in Peldon in Essex I believe that was complete with fittings etc.. Could this be the same one or do you know of another?? I to have a very rough Cletrac as Jesse so politely says!! Mine came off a farm in Bently, not far from youself. That's the one - Still there . Robert wouldn't even sell me a set of spanners when we were working there a few years ago - never mind asking about the Cletrac ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Her in the Netherlands I know someone who has a few in various quality. He wants to get 1 running in a few months. Hopefully I'll get to drive it also, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
od_gmc Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 P. Marriott, I am new to this site. Just stumbled across it this morning as I was looking up info on Cletrac M2's. I have two of them (see pics), one is a 43 built by John Deere and the other is a 44 built by Oliver/Cletrac. Between the two I have all the parts to complete as close to a 100% original M2 as you can get with lots of spares. I may be able to help you out with some of your needs but unfortunately I am located on the other side of the pond so shipping on larger items will most likely be prohibitive. Let me know what you still need and I will see what I can do to help. These things are far too rare and unique not to keep them going. Scott Mattison "44 CCKW353 times 2 '43 Cletrac M2 "44 Cletrac M2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Scott, Thanks for bringing such a positive start to your membership of HMVF. Welcome to the Friendly Forum. Please place a post in introductions and welcomes so we can all say hello properly. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I don't know what Steve Guest is planning to do with his one, he so famously poked a piston through the block down at GDSF 2009. He was talking dieslling it, but he may be running out of steam with this idea. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?16204-what-s-this&highlight=cletrac Edited February 26, 2010 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't know what Steve Guest is planning to do with his one, he so famously poked a piston through the block down at GDSF 2009. He was talking dieslling it, but he may be running out of steam with this idea. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac'>http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac'>http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?16204-what-s-this&highlight=cletrac http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Quite a piece of machinery Glad you have been able to restore them too many HMV's have gone to the smelters far before their time ,and lost forever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmom mk 4ivf Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 hi matt, just sold mine to a chap near bassingbourne,he has 1 already ,theres 2 in northants , spares wise wildenberg has some but are expensive, i do have a few headgaskets left nos. regards Hi! I'm new here but I'm hoping somone might be able to help me out.I'm looking for information or parts for the WW2 Cletrac MG "Bomber Nurse" tracked tractor.I know of only ten in the UK,does anyone know of other survivors? I am also looking for any parts and manuals. Any help at all apprechated! Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmom mk 4ivf Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 steves and mine are now at new home near bassingbourne , mine drove in ,steves on a bar regards I don't know what Steve Guest is planning to do with his one, he so famously poked a piston through the block down at GDSF 2009. He was talking dieslling it, but he may be running out of steam with this idea. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?14296-What-is-the-story-on-the-Beltring-Cletrac-project&highlight=cletrac http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?16204-what-s-this&highlight=cletrac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmom mk 4ivf Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 hi,road wheels can be re rubbered by clifton rubber at st ives , £250 a wheel in rubber or i paid £250 for 2 to be done in neoprean? cheaper option looks ok , cheers Hi Snowtracdave There used to be one on a farm over in Peldon in Essex I believe that was complete with fittings etc.. Could this be the same one or do you know of another?? I to have a very rough Cletrac as Jesse so politely says!! Mine came off a farm in Bently, not far from youself. Matt and I are on the hunt for any parts what so ever. NOS tracks would be great, more chance of winning the lottery though. A collector only ten miles from me now has a mint Cletrac so access for measurments is not a probably Matt. I now have four correct headlights and one rear light with switch but only one headlight mount, still need to find two!! Other parts required are: Eight roadwheels with good rubber Windscreen frame and mount Rear compressor Air bottle and regulator Side 110vdc generator Toolbox Flagpole holder I'm sure if Matt was to list his requirments then you could just double the above. Matt I'll call you next week to disscuss options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Rimmer Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 hi matt, just sold mine to a chap near bassingbourne,he has 1 already ,theres 2 in northants , spares wise wildenberg has some but are expensive, i do have a few headgaskets left nos. regards Hi, Thanks for your message. I would be interested in a headgasket,I will send you a private message. Regards, Matt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Borrowing this thread a moment - I've been contacted by a friend of a friend over in the Northern US (Michigan, Detroit, are to be more precise) who is looking for tracks or track pads for an Cletrac MG1. Anyone know where such things might be found or if there are any drawings around that might be used to re-manufacture such items?? Thanks in advance!! :-) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Rimmer Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi Neil, The tracks are a problem as they have not been produced since WWII and they are not shared with any other vehicle as far as I know,Halftrack tracks though similar are shorter. It would seem that for Cletrac owners there are only two options,hope a stash of NOS tracks is discovered(unlikely!) or if enough interest/demand they are reproduced,but with relatively few Cletracs in preservation the demand is never going to be huge. Maybe Paul can add to this? Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi Neil, The tracks are a problem as they have not been produced since WWII and they are not shared with any other vehicle as far as I know,Halftrack tracks though similar are shorter. It would seem that for Cletrac owners there are only two options,hope a stash of NOS tracks is discovered(unlikely!) or if enough interest/demand they are reproduced,but with relatively few Cletracs in preservation the demand is never going to be huge. Maybe Paul can add to this? Matt. Thanks Matt - I was suspecting this to be the case - but it never hurts to ask!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 A mate of mine broke the track on a cletrac, luckily they hade spare ones although its a used one. They did have new pads for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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