My M3 Halftrack

[Another Ahab]

As far as hours yikes I can tell you how many years in October will be 5 years since the halftrack arrived at my place. It was hard to keep track of a 1/2 there 20 min's there. I know I got home alot of nights at 10 or 10:30 as my track was at a friends shop. There were some times I'd take a break and wouldn't be out there for 1 to 2 weeks. Seams like the boss thought I should spend some time with the family, go figure! It was like costs, I have a rough idea but I just resigned my self to the fact I just didn't want to know, sometimes ignorence is bliss! It was a passion from the start and I built it to drive and use this will NOT be a trailer queen, (untill the tracks give out)

Don G.

 

[battlecr]

Did get the right side pulled off and the new wheel cylinder in. Even got the Boss to come out and help me bleed the brakes! However I wasn't sure how to answer the question of the night:
Me: "Just get into the drivers seat and I'll have you pump the brakes." So she gets in.
Her: "How do you fit in here?"
Not quite sure how to take that ??? Discretion being the better part of valor:
Me: Very carefully
Don G

 

[Another Ahab]

Did get the right side pulled off and the new wheel cylinder in. Even got the Boss to come out and help me bleed the brakes! However I wasn't sure how to answer the question of the night:
Me: "Just get into the drivers seat and I'll have you pump the brakes." So she gets in.
Her: "How do you fit in here?"
Not quite sure how to take that ??? Discretion being the better part of valor:
Me: Very carefully
Don G

 

[battlecr]

Spent the weekend before last painting Zelda! spent last week putting on stars, hood and bumper numbers. Also got my plate in the mail I will mount that up and she's ready to go stepping out! Here is the before and after picture. I don't think your ever done!

Don G

 

[srodocker]

holy cow one day I want to see this beast!

 

[Another Ahab]

Stunning. Holy Cow is right! It's a Time Machine; like it drove straight out of theater to right here.

 

[battlecr]

Took Zelda over to the fuel depot the other day, fun trip!

Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

Love the half-track of course, but liking the tractor and gooseneck trailer a whole lot, too. Nice.

Hey, and just noticed:

- What's the story on the narrow gauge tracks in the photo, that your "railroad"?!

 

[battlecr]

My other passion

 

[Another Ahab]

My other passion

Oh, Man, you GOT to post this on that "My Other Vehicle" thread, or whatever it's called.

This is very cool stuff. The boiler on the engine at the left (riveted?) looks homemade. NEAT.

 

[battlecr]

The locomotive on the left is a 1905 Porter compressed air loco. It ran in the Homestake mine in Lead South Dakota. The tank was designed to hold 600 psi.

Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

Riveted cast iron? Very cool.

I have to figure that you've been to Durango (CO). That right?

 

[srodocker]

Do you know of Brad Milne. He also collects steam engines.

 

[battlecr]

I have purchased some railroad items from him, haven't contacted him in a while. Like catch and hear how he's doing!

 

[battlecr]

Riveted cast iron? Very cool.

I have to figure that you've been to Durango (CO). That right?

A number of years ago!

 

[battlecr]

Had a great weekend with Zelda, my first tactical. It was an interesting experience. Found out you do feel vulnerable in a halftrack!

Don G.

 

[srodocker]

You should bring it up to the rally next year. Or maybe one of our mini rallys

 

[maddawg308]

Dude, I just read every post in this thread, and all I gotta say is WOW! GREAT JOB! Thanks for going all out and restoring this piece of history!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-OYKd8SVrI

 

[battlecr]

Been on a few Tactical's with Zelda, man I love driving my halftrack She's back in the shop for some upgrades and minor repairs. Then back on the road for more fun and adventure!

Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

Must.....Have......Track

Full track, halftrack, any track; take what I can get:

- Thanks for each and every photo of your machine, Don G.; they're a treat!

Guess you could say I'm a trackhead