[AT] Cletrac crawler rarity

[charlie hill]

Just for curiosity sake, is there any way to replace the tracks with a 
similar track, to revulcanize the old tracks or to re-fit the machine with a 
different track setup (maybe something like the wheeled, rubber banded 
tracks that some modern military stuff uses).

I realize that would be expensive and not orriginal but it seems like such a 
neat machine.  I'm just wondering if there is an alternate way to make one 
servicable again.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Sherman" <rich at spiritvalleyranch.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 6:24 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] Cletrac crawler rarity


> Well, they are interesting to a mv collector but it really depends on the
> condition and the tracks. Like the M29 Weasel (small tracked WWII vehicle,
> like a jeep on tracks) machines have been purchased just for the tracks!
>
> I've seen then offered from $2000 for a real good parts machine to north 
> of
> $8500 for a decent complete runner with good tracks. So, it's tough to say
> what its worth. How are the tracks? Is the rubber cracked and cables 
> showing
> or frayed? Does it run and drive? I can get you some more web references 
> to
> sites and some for sale if you're interested.
>
> It would be great so see some pics. Also, a good place to get more
> information or ask questions is a military vehicle list at
> http://www.mil-veh.org/.
>
> Rich
>
>
>> I think you nailed the model, or at least a first cousin to the M2 as 
>> best
>> I
>> can tell.  Do you have any idea as to its value? scarcity?  I won't get
>> into
>> the way if anyone wants to talk to the owner and do their own 
>> negotiating.
>> I told him I would put it on the web with his contact information.
>
>
>> john Parks
>> Boise, ID
>
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