I am afraid i just took a few pics as i went along..I had a big problem with the tracks trying to come off when i turned and this is finally being sorted out after all these years.It has been parked up since it was finished.
i was a tanker the army, in the 80's, and this is just too cool! i was on a m60a3. i can't afford one of those, but this, mebbe. what did you use for the tracks? i was thinking about something like this using torsion arm axles to make a modified christy suspension.
The tracks are industrial chain with a 5" pitch and a plate 8" by 4" was welded over each link using an angle iron bracket on each side.The gears are sheet metal spaced 5/8" apart, cut to match the chain.
It has a datsun 1800 engine, gearbox and diff.We are having teething prblems with one track at present but should be fully running in 2 weeks.Instead of a bren gun we are fitting a full size model 50cal browning.
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6 years ago
Did you make a full step-by-step instructable? Very cool!
Reply 6 years ago
I am afraid i just took a few pics as i went along..I had a big problem with the tracks trying to come off when i turned and this is finally being sorted out after all these years.It has been parked up since it was finished.
10 years ago on Introduction
50 cal added and desert rat logo.
10 years ago on Introduction
If you need any fine-tuning help, Give this guy's videos a watching, and maybe an e-mail.
I'm sure he'd be excited to see your work.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gizmo4t
Looks like it will be great fun driving around the neighborhood... at least BEFORE you attach the full size machine gun.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gizmo4t
There ya go.
10 years ago on Introduction
i was a tanker the army, in the 80's, and this is just too cool! i was on a m60a3. i can't afford one of those, but this, mebbe. what did you use for the tracks? i was thinking about something like this using torsion arm axles to make a modified christy suspension.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
The tracks are industrial chain with a 5" pitch and a plate 8" by 4" was welded over each link using an angle iron bracket on each side.The gears are sheet metal spaced 5/8" apart, cut to match the chain.
10 years ago on Introduction
this is amazing! i just wish i had one of these... :(
10 years ago on Introduction
Cammo paint and awaiting finishing touches.
10 years ago on Introduction
If anyone is interested in building one of these i will take more close up pics and do an assembley write up.
10 years ago on Introduction
I have added more construction pics but i did not take very many during construction.
10 years ago on Introduction
Working? It drives?
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
It has a datsun 1800 engine, gearbox and diff.We are having teething prblems with one track at present but should be fully running in 2 weeks.Instead of a bren gun we are fitting a full size model 50cal browning.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
0_o
Oh, please post a full step-by-step!!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
ok.i will do my best
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
~Follows in anticipation~
10 years ago on Introduction
This is awesome. I would love to see a step by step also. Fantastic project!