My weekend vacation in Vermont...

[emmado22]

While crusing in Vermont, I saw a M416 for sale, and FOUR deuces for sale. 2 tan, 2 OD, 3 out of the 4 had winches. Didnt have time to stop, but will in 2 weeks...

 

[YankeeDuece]

Where abouts in Vermont? Town/Route#?

 

[emmado22]

At this rate, somewhere in VT. When I go back again, I'll see if I want one. If not, I'll post where they were. Sorry to be a putz, but Im sure people will understand.

I will tell you I did see a Sherman Tank in Northfield, VT. Sitting right on the edge of the Norwich University football field. An no, it is not for sale.

 

[bottleworks]

When I go back again, I'll see if I want one. If not, I'll post where they were. Sorry to be a putz, but Im sure people will understand.

Then what was the point of posting?

 

[emmado22]

Just to let ya know that when your not even looking for it, you'll find old OD iron. If I took a trip expressly to find OD iron, I'd of come back and not seen anything.

 

[emmado22]

Route 7 in Brandon VT. Some farm equipment place had them.

 

[jatonka]

The Sherman at Norwich University is right where The GMMVCC Vermont Club has their show every year. A wonderful event, great people, vendors and a neat Saturday night dinner for all. Real pretty countryside too. John T

 

[emmado22]

When I go back to school in 2 weeks for my 10 year reunion, Im going to donate a ton of $ to get the Sherman out of the mud and on cement. Then see what how much it will take to get it cosmetically restored.

 

[xm708]

dueces in vermont

I have seen those dueces up close and personal. very rough stuff. but maybe good parts rigs couple with dropsides one or two with hardtops. I can't remember think one had a winch. but once again rough rough..

ed

 

[vtdeucedriver]

emmando,

Someone over there has that info. Last yr our MV club talked with norwich about returning the tank to a operational status. I was not there, but they did cut the weld on one of the hatches and opened it up. It was full of rocks ( something about a tradition of putting a rock in the tank from the river on a senior run??) Anyhow, I guess the interior is in really good shape............basically just replaces the dry rotted stuff and its done!!! I dont know if anyone got pics. I also do know that there has already been funding for its restoration by some of the alumni. You might want to check in on that again. I know that there was some liability issues that needed to be delt with. I also do remember that the Army offered a space in the armory to work on it inside.
We even had a line on parts needed and a NOS engine. Sounds like it would have been a easy one. Esp since it ran when they parked it in the 50's.

 

[emmado22]

VT deuce driver,

Yep, Im an Alumni, and will be funding some of it. Will report back after Alumni weekend in 2 weeks... Here are some pics online of it.

http://community.webshots.com/album/312243020vjJvgW
http://home.comcast.net/~ampsct/sabine_sally.htm