[AT] Cletrac crawler rarity

[George Willer]

We're mostly familiar with the Schramm Pneumatractor.  It was news to me 
that there was a tracked version of the same tractor.  In talking with the 
guy who has been restoring one to go with his wheeled version, it seems the 
tracks must be similar.  He was detailing for me how he plans to get around 
the obstacle but my memory is dim.  If and when I run into him again I'll 
try to get some details.  I sure wish I could read the sign so I'd know the 
guy's name...
http://www.oldengine.org/shows/findl97/aug02_62.jpg

The photo is Jim Dunmyer's.

George Willer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Cletrac crawler rarity


> 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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