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...lol... Just could not resist the temptation. It's my fault...I confess. YES...I did it because people need to see we are out there....and I was too lazy to keep hauling gas cans trying to fill the track up. See....? Youse' guy's made me do it.....!!!....LOL. Thanks to all who have posted...

...he's right... God bless you,Chaplin...you hit the nail right on the head...LOL. Yep....found out that filling/emptying jerry cans is a PITA. Much easier to...1) check out the trailer,tires,air system...2) GET THE TRACK OFF THE BACK LAWN....3) check out the under-carriage at eye...

...OK...!!! That's exactly what info I wanted... Regulater...chock blocks are an excellant idea and I'll get at least (4) of 'em made out of oak...about 1' wide and maybe 18" long...should work... Dittle...yep...ramps are a b...h to move around by hand ..but so are the toe-plates for the...

...Welcome.. Welcome to another 'Hoosier'...!!! Seems N. IN is getting quite a few new SS guys. So much the better....we may need these MV's to keep us alive and keep the USA free....

...Welcome... Welcome to Steel Soldiers. Hope you are able to contribute some expertise on the many German MV's that are here in the States. Thank you for becoming a member.

Finally got this APC on the trailer (M172A1). First time ever and request that any heavy-haul truckers chime in to give me some pointers on tie-down and positioning. The track (Brit FV432) weighs about 15-tons (30K lbs.) and the trailer is a military M172A1 25-ton low-boy on 10.00x15TR tires (8...

...1973(?) and earlier.. Believe most of the American Motors (AM General) and Kaiser M35's were equipped with the Hercules 465 cu. in. ,multi-fueled straight 6-cyl. engine. Most I've seen also had a turbo-charger set up.

...another Hoosier... Welcome to Steel Soldiers site. Not too far north....

...welcome.. Good to see another 'Hoosier' MV owner....welcome to the site....

...pulling an M172a1... Didn't have time to get an M918 or equivlent tractor...so just got a '94 Freightliner to haul my M172A1 25-ton trailer and an FV432 APC...my avitar. Loaded it up last night,pulled down the road to fill it up with 125 gals. of gas @ $2.61 gal. Suggest the bigger semi...

....no wonder... That's why I could not find this vehicle in the TM 9-2800...WW2 vehicles. Only (2) prototypes built...? Historical pic's...for sure.

...seriously...? Agree with prior post. Unless you have a 60-ton tank...don't waste your money on such a monstrosity...with 40-tires...? Get an M172A1 25-ton low-boy trailer...it will haul just about anything....only have to get 'wide-load' permits (9'-7" wide). Low enough to haul M35's or...

...back to the track... Has anyone found out how much the guy wants for the half-track...? With (4) modified .50's (are they real or just blank guns..?) that would be another $75K if class '3' guns. Just asking....

...could be a burden.... The preliminary list that has been provided looks a little slim.....but covers a very wide area of the US. The ideal situation would be someone within 50-100 mi. from anywhere in the US. To place the burden of responsibility upon (1) person or a moderator would be...

...yep... Correct. Just anything with a BIG gun and on tracks is a 'tank' to me...LOL. Got carried away....lost my head.....LOL...

...wtg....!!! Nice score...!!! You won't be happy unless you get a Chief road bike with windshield,crash bars and bags. That's the way to travel....LOL. Still a nice bike and will remain a good piece of military history. Good investment too.....well done...!!!

.....can you say commitment....? You have already made several major commitments....to the MV hobby and all that implies. You don't mention anyone's ages.....but you are not getting any younger. Make the plunge and marry that lady....QUICKLY....!!! I saw the pic...she is a good looking lady...

...update... After a few minutes of searching,found that the original name for the FV432 series was intended to be 'Trojan'. However...there was a civilian auto make with that name (1962),so it was scrapped. Due to recent upgrades for use in Iraq and Afganistan,these vehicles are now commonly...

....because...? Everything I have...(2) reprint manuals,spec sheet from web site and conversations with another owner....all refer to the FV432 as a "Bulldog". There were several variations. Mine has a turret and is up-armored. There are several names for the missle carrier,tank made on same...

....many different... Don't want to hijack thread....but generally not kosher in state of IL to have exposed REAL gun. Most other states are like IN.....no law against it specifically. Got to remember...only (2) states do not issue license-to-carry a handgun....IL and WI. Most allow carry of...