M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

**Peter Laidler** · 10-07-2014 09:46 AM

But back to Alpacas half track picture suggested by Bob Womak. What about a 3/4 shot from almost underside of it being winched/hoisted aboad a liberty ship. My brother wanted to do something similar with his old Bedford QL to replicate a wartime photo of a similar Bedford being winched aboad a ship bound for Italy icon

. Found a good old quayside near Plymouth but wartime ships are a bit more difficult - and his truck is in post war gloss deep bronze green!

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**alpaca andy** · 10-07-2014 10:07 AM

Currently its fully insured thru hagerty

but the value now will be a bit higher. As for accidents, unless they are bigger than me im not much worried ;D Although i have finished the big part, I will still continue to post pics here of any thing involving her in the future for you guys who are interested.

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

You ought to get a professional photographer to do a "delivery' photo (or several) to record the end of your journey in some special location for a record. One of our moderators did a complete restoration on a 1946 Willy Jeep. He and it were hit by a drunk four days later landing him in the hospital for an extensive stay followed by six months of recovery. The jeep was need totaled.

Bob

**alpaca andy** · 10-07-2014 09:16 PM

Ok, got her out today, so heres some shots with the armor windshield down and doors up

Not alot to see looking thru the view port with windshield armor down

And here is a b/w pic just like the good old days

**browningautorifle** · 10-07-2014 09:44 PM

It's sure come a long ways. At least when the snow's deep, you won't have trouble moving around...

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**Gil Boyd** · 10-10-2014 01:58 PM

Andy,
Whats its insured value now, as it must be rarer than Rocking horse poo in that condition?

**Bear43** · 10-10-2014 05:18 PM

I have read through the whole post and I have to give you a big "Bravo!", Andy! This halftrack is amazing!

**alpaca andy** · 10-11-2014 05:08 PM

Currently its $50k, but i think i will see if i can squeeze hargerty for a newer value. It seems armor is going up and up again, and that was before it was fully finished

Originally Posted by Gil Boyd

Andy,
Whats its insured value now, as it must be rarer than Rocking horse poo in that condition?

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