I guess this qualifies, as over 5 ton. LVT4

[68427vette]

1945 LVT-4 Landing Craft:

Link to lots of photos from this summer: Enjoy!!

LVT-4 pictures by meatball427 - Photobucket

 

[wanderingwillys]

That's awesome - I see one of those in my future - just not quite yet as she'd need a M123 and a lowboy to get her around!

 

[hwcurtice]

Does that actually run?

If so, AMAZING!

 

[Whitey]

A little paint and TLC and she'll be good as new! I never realized how tall those things were until I stood next to the one at the Findlay, OH show. They are a neat piece of machinery.

 

[68427vette]

yes, it runs, drove it on the trailer,, and FLOATS!!

 

[jamesfrom180]

Always fascinated by those machines. That hole family of craft are cool. Can't wait to see some pics of it wet.

 

[wreckerman893]

I can't have nothin.....

 

[jpekarek]

NO WAY that thing could float! Does it?

 

[surfdog]

Just recently talked with a WWII Coast Guard vet lately who was a machine gunner on a landing craft at Omaha Beach on D-Day. Don't know if it was this type or not.

I never knew the Coast Guard participated in combat operations like that. Did a little searching and found this historical info...

Here's a link to the official CG site:

U.S. Coast Guard History

 

[wb1895]

Is that the new SS party barge??????

 

[AndrewH]

Maby it's time fora watercraft section.....

We now have proof of evolution. Did yours start like this and grow tracks? I like yours because you could drive right out. I wonder if the DNR guy would still want to check your fish?

 

[Gunfreak25]

That is the coolest vehicle I have ever seen on all of SS. You have just set the bar higher for a lot of us, who's holy grail once before was something like a M125 Mack or HEMTT.

[Note to self, spend retirement money on an LVT4]

 

[Atwater]

what was the most recent use for the beast?

 

[timothy1]

Now that's a big boy toy.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

You gotta give more details and back story! I love those ugly beasts!!

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

That one was used by a gravel pit just south of Columbus. Someone put an 855 Cummins in it.

 

[Vintage iron]

Very cool. I want one too!

 

[waayfast]

Agreed! That is one of the coolest vehicles in the hobby in my eyes.

Now, not to hi-jack but since this monster got bumped up today I'll use the opportunity to ask those on the board that know these things-----I have done a bit of research and have seen mention on the al-mighty interweb, that "some" LVT's were powered by the Guiberson 9 cylinder air cooled radial engine (diesel).

Can anyone verify this and /or that some landing crafts were also powered by the Guiberson Diesel?

Oh, and Jeff--you are one lucky feller to end up with this piece-----we all want to see it painted and giving rides in the drink!!

Jim

 

[68427vette]

yeap,, used in the quarry to break the ice during frozed days so they could mine the sand out during the winter months,,,

OH, by the way,, i have a LVT4A coming in... now i need a 75mm turret
jc

i have 2 continental 670 radial gas engines!! opcorn:

 

[BillF]

I know where there is an LVT sitting in NH. Not doing anything just sitting rusting away. They are cool rigs wish I could get it and have the space and money to restore it.