My new M16A2 Half Track

[metexaco]

Don't guess this may belong with tanks but oh well! Didn't see a place for half tracks!

I am the proud new owner of a M16A2 Half Track. I don't know a thing about these vehicles but have always loved them. It was owned by a rancher in the Big Bend area here in Texas that passed away. I bought it on Saturday May 29, 2010 from his estate. Now I will have to find someone to ship it from there to Waxahachie, TX. very soon about 525 miles. It has been barn kept in the dry climate of west Texas and it still runs and drives. I have been told that I ought to take it back to a M3 but I haven't learned enough about it yet to decide what to do. I thought I would share the news with everyone and get other opions.
What is this truck worth in its condition???

Thanks!
John
469-337-4335

 

[cessnatwin]

lucky you! I am trying to find one!

 

[Armada]

Wow!!! Very nice! Congrats!!! That is a dream come true finding one in the condition like you have. I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that was in my barn. More pictures please.

 

[Boss Doug]

 

[NDT]

Nice find. Looks like it has had some restoration work done. The pulpit does not belong on a M16A2. The fuel tanks and covers are fabricated. I would put the quad 50 back in it before making it back into a M3. Truckingdeals.com from Palestine TX will get you a reasonable haul rate. I think your new track is worth 25K.

 

[royaltiger1945]

There is an M16-A1 with quad mount fifties on the armor page at Military Vehicle Sales and Appraisal Service. It is fully restored and they are looking to get $55,000 for it. You would probably get a better idea if you contact the guy that runs Gary's Halftrack Parts as he deals with parts and sales of them.

 

[Scarecrow1]

What a find I wish you all the luck on your project ....Thanks for saving the old green giant

 

[simoncrk]

Man!!! Thats cool!!!! Ive been workin on my M75 for a year. parts are hard to find. Tracked vehicles are just plain ole cool!!!!!

 

[rumplecat]

Super find! Get a reliable shipper, you don't want any damage to that machine.
James

 

[pwrwagonfire]

Nice!

 

[hughscpa]

Wow! That is one sweet find. I wish I had that in my garage. Keep the pics coming.

 

[frodobaggins]

What is this truck worth in its condition???

A good bit

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Wow...simply put. That is a gem!

 

[Stan Leschert]

Nice save! I'm glad that it got a new loving owner.

Please feel free to spam us with all sorts of pics of that beastie!

 

[halftrack]

Nice find. Looks like it has had some restoration work done. The pulpit does not belong on a M16A2. The fuel tanks and covers are fabricated. I would put the quad 50 back in it before making it back into a M3. Truckingdeals.com from Palestine TX will get you a reasonable haul rate. I think your new track is worth 25K.

Ditto.

It would cost you less to buy a quad then to make it back to an M3. You would need to replace all of the side armor and the floor. Congrats on your purchase. As far as condition of your truck, it looks excellent believe it or not. PM me if you have any questions concerning halftracks and quads.

 

[namedpipes]

That is the most impractical device I can imagine.

I love it.

 

[maddawg308]

I'd say it's worth at least $10,000 just the way it is. Restored, multiply by three.

Great save!

 

[srodocker]

that is so awesome!

 

[Recovry4x4]

A dry example like that one, John, is a rare find indeed.

 

[waayfast]

Uh-----what are you going to do with that??------------------------!!


Nice find!!


I own a vacation lot way out in the boonies.I just found out(story I heard at coffee the other day)that the old boy that put together the subdivsion up there had a track.Apparently got drunked up one night and while driving around the dredge ponds got too close to the edge and turned the machine over on himself.Fatal.This was years ago and the track was sold to persons unknown.


Anyways,enjoy the toy and MORE PICS PLEASE.