Recent content by murphy

No we don't we are missing the coolers and most of the rear engine covers yet. Everyone with some experience says the same on the steering I think its a nice way to say there could have been some improvements!! We had a guy who had experience in both the m-47 and the m-41 explain it as "the m-41...

If you ever in Iowa Im just 3 miles off I-80 between Des Moines and Omaha stop in Ill fire one for you. Its way better in person!!

They do have a great sound!! Its a bit on the scary side when they fire the first time and you don't exactly know whats going to happen but it doesn't take you long to get all happy!! I start ours on a stand we built every few months just to keep them lubed and to hear them!! They will only run...

I hate to disagree but I have two running 1790s in my shop out of m-47 pattons and neither one is supercharged the one in the video isn't either if it has the stromburg carbs on it!

Hi we just had our m47 moved from California to Iowa cost 8700 had multiple quotes from 10k to 12k but ours weighed just under 90000. PM me and ill get you his contactinfo and the broker I went thru 28k seems high to me thanks Murphy

If you get the m114 don't mess with the head gaskets put a gm crate 350 in it with electronic ignition and a holley truck avenger carb (they work well on steep slopes and rough ground) or fuel injection It would be way more fun to drive and more reliable the 283 is kind of a pooch and the carbs...

I've got a m114 a m76 otter a halftrack and am working on restoring a m47 Patton currently If you have the time, the ability mechanically, the patients (parts can be tough to find) and the finances. Go for it!!! there is nothing like tracks. when we take our stuff out for a spin people stop us...

Thanks for the pictures I hope we get to that point

We are excited I had a chance to buy a Sherman about 30 years ago couldn't afford it so I couldn't buy it I was happy to get the chance again sometimes a person gets lucky (maybe depends on what it cost to get it moving) We are gaining on getting everything to get it going again. Nice interior...

Mine is joystick controlled. I think I found the ord. 9 but in really poor shape, Ill know more when I get it in a few days Thanks for the reply murphy

Still no luck anyone know of one I can get somebody to copy id be willing to pay for it if I can read the copys Thanks murphy

Ive checked all of those, and no luck. this one seems to be very hard to locate thanks for trying for me if you find anything let me know thanks murphy

working on a m47 patton need 90mm gun with mantle Im also trying to find a ord 9 snl g-262 manual any leads would be great

Hi everyone we are working on a m114 project and hope someone can help us. I need a drivers hatch and latch, a heater with piping, The front armor plate, One m-60 mg vehicle pedistal, left headlight guard, lift hooks front and rear, the rear hatch latch and handle, and the side tiedown hooks. If...