From: Claude W. Vaughn (vaughn@totalaccess.net)
Date: Mon May 29 2006 - 06:53:03 PDT
Chuck,
I would keep the M16 Halftrack and put money into it.
But make your decision on your position.
Can you replace the valve guides and valves on the M16... or do an engine rebuild? A
good rebuild may cost $3,000-4,000. Add to that front tires (maybe $1,000), rear
tracks ($6,000 or more) and the quad mount with replica MG's $20,000-30,000 (maybe a
$100,000 with real MG's). Sounds like another $5,000-10,000 for all of the other
"things" we need to "complete" a vehicle. Cannot compare the fuel tanks as they will
need to be replaced in either vehicle eventually. If the fuel tanks are original, I
assume E85 fuel will be hard on them.
The M16 (or M16A1) is the "top of the line" as a collectible Half Track Vehicle unless
you can find one of the models that mounted a cannon.
On the other hand, the M3A1 would get you into a running halftrack quickly. Repro rear
armor might be $10,000-12,000 if you want to replace what is there. Good replica MG's
perhaps another $6,000-9,000 (or more). And again the $5,000-10,000 for all of the
other "things" we need to "complete" a vehicle.
The M3A1 can carry people. The M16A1 can carry a gun mount an a few people.
Hobby or obsession?
Claude.
SETOYOTA@aol.com wrote:
> Ok Guys and Gals I need some input here. Which would you prefer?
>
> A m16 track with complete original fold down rear armor, all original front
> armor complete, new canvas seats, new data plates, complete dash, and a very
> good looking radio set unknown working condition, Seems to run fine but
> smokes a little, brakes seem to be stuck on, no pedal, will need brake work, new
> front tires, boogie wheels look good, Track is useable but not in the best
> condition. Left side much better than right looks to be new but dry rotted.
> It seems to have the majority of the storage boxes. perfect front fenders
> . 2 useable fuel tanks but may need replacing. No quad mount
>
> Oh and a great uncle who crewed a M16 in WWII
>
> Or a M3 with the pulpit and ring mount, Brand new tracks and boogies,
> idlers etc, new engine runs like a singer sewing machine, new radiator, Excellent
> brakes,good dash but not as good as the m16. new canvas including a very
> nice NOS full top. The windshield armor is repo, The rear armor looks the part
> but is cobbled together steel with a some type of door in the back. not
> even close to original. repo doors. Missing one fuel tank and has one new tank.
> 4 other MG pintle mounts. This track will run all day with no problems.
> Oh and $4000
>
> Both have working winches.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Chuck H
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