While you all were away I went over to the Dark Side.

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:29 am

I would guess I mean the track side.....

Yup!....A money pit!

M-5 High Speed Tractor. Very restoreable. Good drive train. Engine is stuck but I got a NOS Engine in cosmoline on a crate with it. Not shown is the solid half roof and gun ring. Also have all the slip together piping for the canvas top.

Living in the Doghouse BIG-TIME!

Bill

John V Cliche · Post by **John V Cliche** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:14 pm

Be careful I've heard " Once you go track you never go back

"

506

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:58 pm

NOW we have to get you permission to "borrow" the WW two 2 wheeled CAT built 155mm Howitzer up in Plymouth...

John V Cliche · Post by **John V Cliche** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:21 pm

Hey Bill

Gettin' a load for that M5 is gonna be easier than we thought HUH!!!!

j506

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:53 pm

Johm,

I believe you might be correct.

Although I was thinking more in the line of a Long Tom.

Bill

abn CCKW · Post by **abn CCKW** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:50 pm

Now thats some heavy Iron ! I m sure its going to be a looker when its given a new paint job down the road , What kind of shape is the interior in ?

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:19 am

abn deuce wrote:Now thats some heavy Iron ! I m sure its going to be a looker when its given a new paint job down the road , What kind of shape is the interior in ?

The unit is in fair to good condition. All the components are there they are just rust covered. I have not had a chance to go over it closely since it arrived Sunday PM. Thursday I will look at it.

It needs all the cloth and guages, straightening, sandblasting and filling. I estimate a 3-4 year project.

More pictures to come.

Bill

abn CCKW · Post by **abn CCKW** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:12 pm

It's going to be a commitment for sure , After all your in it for the long haul just take it step by step and inch by inch .The tracks look really meaty lots of life left .I bet you really feel the weight on the trailer when you brought that home.I bet you and Dr. Deuce are going to be putting Annie to work with the engine replacement .

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:52 pm

That is a great looking tractor. Well while you were away I Took the Leap to a Jeep. M38 to be exact. I thought that as old and ugly as I am I need to drive something cute every once a while. Great job with getting a big tracked vehicle.