Driving around with a M3 Half Track Location Fort Lantin (Belgium) If you enjoyed this video and would like to support more content like this please consider a small contribute to: paypal.me/pool...
Almost bought one of these when I moved to Louisiana in '03. It ran great, pretty much complete, extra tracks. The guy only wanted $4k for it. Still kicking myself for not getting it.
it's a shame when the war was over, our military left unbelievable amounts of equipment didn't look back just parked it and came home, and there was a shortage of anything lol
J'aime bien les véhicules militaires, mais pas l'armée. Ancien du train en Algérie, mon arme de combat était une caisse à outils en cotes U.S. Ma spécialité: G.M.C. Dodge . Une mécanique exemplaire, que j'admire toujours.
Can I ask is this an earlier M3 or later version M3A1? I ask as trying to complete a model and there's conflicting details. I think it's later M3A1 as at 2.26 there's a part beside tracks which I'm guessing is later coiled spring type suspension. I think earlier M3s didn't have this feature, any help appreciated. Thanks.
As much as I want to help you, I am not aware of the details between the variants of these half tracks, I hope another person can help you on your question. sorry
Not sure what you mean, but this is filmed in Belgium with Belgian people, actually it is pretty close to the Peiper route (30 minutes away) this was filmed already in the Belgian Ardennes
Wow, I had no idea they were that smooth and fast on the road. My brother in law rebuilds all fuel 6x6's and I thought driving one of those was fun......Now I gotta try a M3
Thanks for the reply! Seems like it would have very little suspension, the tracks on bogies correct? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I appreciate that you answered! Also, You're a collector, yes? Have you heard of the Bombardier B-Series? Might be something you'd find interesting, the older models from 1949 to the early 1950's had a cabin and some models had front road wheels making them more or less a half-track. The reason I mention this is because I read you're from Belgium in the description, and I think there are many there if that sort of thing is of interest to you. Take care, glad to see people keeping these old machines and history alive.
Hello, Just to mention, this is not mine, but from a friend. So your question I need to check with him. But indeed, I am from Belgium and own a Dodge and Jeep. The Bombardier is still around, but not in the army but more in private collections, no idea on the models hwat is and what isn't out there to collect.
Hello again. No obligation on asking him, I can do some search online but I do appreciate it. I didn't know that the Bombardier's were still around, where I'm from (Republic of Ireland) they're extremely rare. Great vehicles really, it's like having a bus that can go over snow and rough terrain. About Belgium, beautiful country, the architecture is amazing there and the people are.Thanks again for the reply friend, you're videos are always very impressive.
Tauro: There is no way in the world a halftrack goes 50 to 60 m.p.h. They do not have the gearing or power to go that fast. All the manuals say they do 45 but that is new. When these vehicles get older and more tired those numbers go down.On a good day I might get 40 m.p.h. out of my M3A1. That's with a fresh engine.
Almost bought one of these when I moved to Louisiana in '03. It ran great, pretty much complete, extra tracks. The guy only wanted $4k for it. Still kicking myself for not getting it.
+rich smith damn you!!! that was cheap
in Europe it goes around 40.000€
Its cool that the driver has his whole family with him.
it's a shame when the war was over, our military left unbelievable amounts of equipment didn't look back just parked it and came home, and there was a shortage of anything lol
I wish I had one of these, mainly just to say 'Where is your halftrack, peasants?'
+Brigham Durr lol, but it's an awesome vehicle !!
“Hummers can go anywhere”
M3 half track is my biggesssssssssst love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💙💙💛💛🧡🧡
I did notice it that you liked halftracks, hope to make another movie soon again of one of these.
J'aime bien les véhicules militaires, mais pas l'armée. Ancien du train en Algérie, mon arme de combat était une caisse à outils en cotes U.S. Ma spécialité: G.M.C. Dodge . Une mécanique exemplaire, que j'admire toujours.
Can I ask is this an earlier M3 or later version M3A1? I ask as trying to complete a model and there's conflicting details. I think it's later M3A1 as at 2.26 there's a part beside tracks which I'm guessing is later coiled spring type suspension. I think earlier M3s didn't have this feature, any help appreciated. Thanks.
As much as I want to help you, I am not aware of the details between the variants of these half tracks, I hope another person can help you on your question. sorry
im smelling ghost division ops of otto skorzeny style cos the halftrack crewmen looked more german than south carolina
Not sure what you mean, but this is filmed in Belgium with Belgian people, actually it is pretty close to the Peiper route (30 minutes away)
this was filmed already in the Belgian Ardennes
Wow, I had no idea they were that smooth and fast on the road. My brother in law rebuilds all fuel 6x6's and I thought driving one of those was fun......Now I gotta try a M3
4:16 Unique front wheel truck. What is that thing called and use for?
It's purpose is to roll out of ditches while being stuck
nice! i own a 1939 Willys Jeep, still beats my Nissan Bathfinder
They didn't make a Willys jeep in 1939
Love m3 m5 halftrack the most ❤️
the best vehicle :)
@@TauroWW2 whether is is the best depends on different preference. for me it is the best !!! always
Not see one . 1986 was the last time usa an Germany seen doth in hurricane utah. Look mite find one.!!!or two look
Bet that M2 comes in handy when the traffic starts to get thick.
This would be a cool job.
Normandytours
Arriving at that event was the best part & it cut off. All that equipment looked so cool. I could walk around all that all day & never tire of it.
4 machinegun mounts? Good grief that is a lot of firepower.
But still not a enough.. you never can have enough dakka!
Kid in the blue shirt looks pissed he couldn't ride in the Sherman
Front wheel drive middle pull back wheel high
Restoration well done,would like to be riding in it!! 😅
i like these olden things
Infiltry devision for older not younger men
Tracks in middle ties in back one in front
Hello, your video is fantastic ! Your video made my day ! I LOVE LOVE thoses Halftrack machines ! Many thanks for sharing and All the Best.
Kid does not look too 'fired-up' to be there??
No child beat for the kids?
Very good video
Awesome!! Great video
Wow, very cool! What's the top speed on her?
50-60mph on the road
Thanks for the reply! Seems like it would have very little suspension, the tracks on bogies correct? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I appreciate that you answered! Also,
You're a collector, yes? Have you heard of the Bombardier B-Series? Might be something you'd find interesting, the older models from 1949 to the early 1950's had a cabin and some models had front road wheels making them more or less a half-track. The reason I mention this is because I read you're from Belgium in the description, and I think there are many there if that sort of thing is of interest to you.
Take care, glad to see people keeping these old machines and history alive.
Hello,
Just to mention, this is not mine, but from a friend.
So your question I need to check with him.
But indeed, I am from Belgium and own a Dodge and Jeep.
The Bombardier is still around, but not in the army but more in private collections, no idea on the models hwat is and what isn't out there to collect.
Hello again. No obligation on asking him, I can do some search online but I do appreciate it. I didn't know that the Bombardier's were still around, where I'm from (Republic of Ireland) they're extremely rare. Great vehicles really, it's like having a bus that can go over snow and rough terrain. About Belgium, beautiful country, the architecture is amazing there and the people are.Thanks again for the reply friend, you're videos are always very impressive.
Tauro: There is no way in the world a halftrack goes 50 to 60 m.p.h. They do not have the gearing or power to go that fast. All the manuals say they do 45 but that is new. When these vehicles get older and more tired those numbers go down.On a good day I might get 40 m.p.h. out of my M3A1. That's with a fresh engine.
thats so cool!
nichijou_ cargo
Thanks, that's my favorite WW2 vehicle :)
what were the other 2 vehicles in the convoy?
I guess a Jeep and then the M20 armored car (Ford)
I also have a movie of that one, you can find it in my playlist ;)
cool, thanks!
G.I. Bro
Thanks, nice footage as well ;)
Cheers from Belgium
Belgium seems to have quite the military history fan base
Love M3 m16 so much ❤️
great video,thanks for sharing
I like it this machen machen machen ;;;;))))
This is so awesome
My favorite WW2 ride ;)