Re: What's this latch for??
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Re: What's this latch for??
Does anyone know what this latch is for? It's on the passenger-side floor of my M2A1 half track, just ahead of the door. I thought it was a field modification of some sort but I saw one exactly like it in the same location on an M3A2 in Volume 1 of Doyle's half track book. A couple of other people said their half tracks had one as well, but so far no one knows what it's for. Thanks for any information.
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Re: What's this latch for??
Sorry for the crappy picture. When I tried to upload it the message kept coming up that the file was too large so I kept cropping the photo. When it finally fit, I posted it and this is what came out. I'm sure it's nuthin' I'm doing wrong!
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Re: What's this latch for??
i'm intereting too ,to know what is it ?
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Re: What's this latch for??
Does yours have one too Supertrack?
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Re: What's this latch for??
I have asked wwii vets that were in a half track and been asking for 40 years.
I still have no idea that its for
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I still have no idea that its for
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Re: What's this latch for??
Was told it was for metal binocular case holder
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Re: What's this latch for??
Your friend has his work cut out for him! Thanks for posting it. That's two references made to a binocular case - WayOffTrack also mentioned a binocular case holder of some sort on the halftrackinfo site. Makes sense that something would set into the bracket and the latch would secure it. I'd love to see a picture of it in use. I still think the theory that the designers included a "BRS", or Beer Restraint System, is worth considering. Anyhow, until I get a binocular case that fits it, that's what mine will be used for. Not for road use, of course – just to keep the cargo safe for the trip home.
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