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  1. dfanders

    What engine is this ?

    A local welding shop has this engine in a trailer out back. It was used by a local Vo -tech school as a teaching aid. They say it is from a 5 ton truck and is a multifuel engine. Can anyone ID this engine ?? He is looking to sell it, but not sure on price. He says it runs.
  2. dfanders

    Hello from germany and Allentown

    Andy, Allentown, PA ?? or another state? Cheers, David
  3. dfanders

    Patching a metal air line

    Gents, We have a M52 Gasser. On the last run we heard a distict "HISS" coming from under the engine area.After shutting off the engine, we found that tha large diameter air line that runs from the air tanks to the air compressor has a SMALL abrasion hole in it. The line had rubbbed against a...
  4. dfanders

    British armored cars circa March 1941

    Bruce, I am in a WW2 re-enacment unit based in the PA/NJ area. Our northern motorpool is in hatfield PA , just up the NE extension. I am located outside of trenton, in NJ. Our website is www.15threcce.org I think i can help you get your questions answered on the armoured car issue. We are...
  5. dfanders

    Semi- Trailer Ramp Design

    Gents, We are adding a step deck trailer to out M52 to haul a WW2 halftrack and armoured car to events. The step deck is 36" at the rear end to the ground. I am lookig for ideas/designs of what guys have done to add ramps to semi - trailers. Pics would also be great of the finished product...
  6. dfanders

    Halftrack from culpepper VA to Hatfield PA

    Looking to move a running halftrack from Culpeper VA to Hatfeild PA ( 5 min off NE extention of the PA turnpike). Halftrack runs and drives. 250 miles one way Weight is approx 6-7 tons (no rear armor). Length is approx 20 feet, width approx 6 1/2 feet
  7. dfanders

    Parts vehicle fron British Col. to USA

    Form 6 may be needed If it looks like a armoured vehicle, you MAY need a form 6. The BATF does not care if it can't run , has no tracks. What was it? As was said, more detaisl are needed...
  8. dfanders

    Huntsville, AL to Culpepper VA

    Looking to move a running halftrack from Huntsville area to culpeper VA. Halftrack runs and drives. Weight is approx 6-7 tons (no rear armor). Length is approx 20 feet, width approx 6 1/2 feet Cheers, David
  9. dfanders

    Halftrack project

    Looks great ! What did you do about armour? Cheers,
  10. dfanders

    M52 Power steering

    We have a M52 with power steeering. From other reading i beleive it is the "old style" as out steerring wheel is large. We have issues will leaking a low speed and a geneal loos feel at speed. If you turn the wheel over , while at idle, you will get a lot of fluid out of the power steering unit...
  11. dfanders

    Red Ball Winter meet, Pa.

    Looking for parts I will be at the meet on saturday , hope to say hi to several other SS members. I am looking for parts for the following: 1) 1957 M52 - Mirrors, other odds and ends 2) Halftrack , WW2 truck parts - 8.25 x 20 tires - Light switch ( pull type) -...
  12. dfanders

    Half track rear floor question?

    Gents, Here are pics of what appears to be a half track rear floor front half. I think it from a M16 50 cal quad mount version. Any other ideas?
  13. dfanders

    NJ Bone Yards

    A&A truck parts in Freehold NJ. Look back in the salvage yard thread, and you will see the posting i put up about them. Pics are from thre about 4 month ago of a jeep. I am not a Jeep gut, so i don't know what flavor it is...
  14. dfanders

    Halftrack front wheel question

    HT Tire size There are 2 sizes of half track tires ! Depends what make you have. If it is a International harvester, they use the 9.00 x 20 size tire. If it is white, autocar, diamond T then the tire size is 8.25 x20. If you have the wrong size tire, you will do damage to your front...
  15. dfanders

    Hydrovac dimensions

    Woodwalker, This sounds like something you have done? Can you give me more details... I have an M2A1 (no pulpit yet - working on that) that only has a master cylinder running to the rear brakes. I am adding in the front brake lines and also need to add in the hydrovac unit. The halftrack...
  16. dfanders

    Hydrovac dimensions

    Gents, For you halftrack guys who have the orginal brakes... I am looking for the dimensions of the Hydrovac unit that is used on a Halftrack. I need the length and the diameter ( of the main housing)to try and find a replacment unit. Here is a pic of the rear of a unit , but i need the...
  17. dfanders

    Hey half track guys

    Engine & tranny Our "Modified" M2A1 has the following: Engine -AMC 360 with 2 BBL autolite carb Tranny - T18-1B Transfer case - Dana 20T All of the above came from a late 70's jeep wagoneer. Front drive shaft appears stock. Rear drive shaft was cut and welded at the u-joint to make it...
  18. dfanders

    A&A Truck parts, NJ

    M2A1 white Halftrack M2A1 Halftrack pics..i have more PM me if intrested..but these tell the story. She is REALLY rusted. Rear was converted to a crane with a winch driven off the transfer case via a chain drive. Tracks are there but at 10 %.
  19. dfanders

    A&A Truck parts, NJ

    More M916 More m916 pics
  20. dfanders

    A&A Truck parts, NJ

    More pics M916 and some more deuce stuff...
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