G503 Halftrack Data DISCUSSION (serial numbers, etc.)
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
My data plate serial number is M3 0771 and the serial number from the front bumper is 402552. I see that this is an M3 that was converted to an M16A1. Could you tell me when it was built and if it was modified to carry the Maxson quad 50?
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Hi Timmo
Thanks for reporting your data, it really helps the research.
Does it have an M16A1 dataplate or are you thinking it was converted to M16A1 because the USA Registration Number is stamped into the bumper?
Did you find the Manufacturer's Serial Number M30771 stamped on the frame?
That indicates that it was the 771st M3 produced by DT, & it would have been accepted in Nov. 1941.
It's a fairly early one, & I'm pretty sure it would have been built with a roller & fender mounted head lamps.
FWIW, this is a case where you can derive the Ordnance Serial Number by adding the MFR's SN to a key number - 1903.
So 771 + 1903 gives you 2674, & that is your Ord. SN in case you ever wanted to make a repro M3 dataplate.
Joe
Thanks for reporting your data, it really helps the research.
Does it have an M16A1 dataplate or are you thinking it was converted to M16A1 because the USA Registration Number is stamped into the bumper?
Did you find the Manufacturer's Serial Number M30771 stamped on the frame?
That indicates that it was the 771st M3 produced by DT, & it would have been accepted in Nov. 1941.
It's a fairly early one, & I'm pretty sure it would have been built with a roller & fender mounted head lamps.
FWIW, this is a case where you can derive the Ordnance Serial Number by adding the MFR's SN to a key number - 1903.
So 771 + 1903 gives you 2674, & that is your Ord. SN in case you ever wanted to make a repro M3 dataplate.
Joe
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eXCUSE IF THIS IS WRONG PLACE TO PUT THIS, BUT i HAVE an item markes 'stock number G-102-06-009QQ ? I assume its for a half track? Does anyone have a stock list to confirm what it is for (its a canvas item). Thanks Richard
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Richard,
That number appears in a ORD9 I have and is the cover for the winch on half-tracs.
Kevin
That number appears in a ORD9 I have and is the cover for the winch on half-tracs.
Kevin
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41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
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43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
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Thanks. Now I will have to find someone who needs one !
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Joe,
Thanks for getting back to me regarding the history of my HT. I am very interested if this is a true M16 or if I can restore it as an M3. I would rather go with M3 as I like the seats, etc. M45 is way too expensive right now.
Please see the two data plates attached. Looks like the engine was rebuilt in 1952.
Great site, everyone is very helpful.
Thanks again,
Tim Moreno
Thanks for getting back to me regarding the history of my HT. I am very interested if this is a true M16 or if I can restore it as an M3. I would rather go with M3 as I like the seats, etc. M45 is way too expensive right now.
Please see the two data plates attached. Looks like the engine was rebuilt in 1952.
Great site, everyone is very helpful.
Thanks again,
Tim Moreno
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Timmo,
Definitely built as a M3 personnel carrier. Looks like your data plate is stpd 5/53 showing the date it was converted to M16A1.
Kevin
Definitely built as a M3 personnel carrier. Looks like your data plate is stpd 5/53 showing the date it was converted to M16A1.
Kevin
42 Ford GPW
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
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Added a mortar carrier 250359 to the list. I hope the owner can provide data plate info.
42 Ford GPW
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Your data plate is a great example of how confusing this can get. As Joe stated your HT definitely left the factory as an M3 and was rebuilt into an M16A1 yet has a postwar data plate from the M16A1 rebuild that says M16. Most of the data plates from the 50's M16A1 program are stamped as such by Bowen McLaughlin. I think some were done by ordnance and got this type of plate instead, perhaps units that were already overseas and not able to be shipped to Texas for rebuild. One sure fire way to tell if your long frame halftrack was coverted to an M16A1 will be the mounting holes in the frame for the quad box. These are torch cut on M16A1's and are nice slotted holes on factory M16's. I can post a pic if anyone cares.My data plate serial number is M3 0771 and the serial number from the front bumper is 402552. I see that this is an M3 that was converted to an M16A1. Could you tell me when it was built and if it was modified to carry the Maxson quad 50?
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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clintm20 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:47 amYour data plate is a great example of how confusing this can get. As Joe stated your HT definitely left the factory as an M3 and was rebuilt into an M16A1 yet has a postwar data plate from the M16A1 rebuild that says M16. Most of the data plates from the 50's M16A1 program are stamped as such (M16A1) by Bowen McLaughlin. I think some were done by ordnance and got this type of plate instead, perhaps units that were already overseas and not able to be shipped to Texas for rebuild. One sure fire way to tell if your long frame halftrack was coverted to an M16A1 will be the mounting holes in the frame for the quad box. These are torch cut on M16A1's and are nice slotted holes on factory M16's. I can post a pic if anyone cares. Then of course there is the M16A2.My data plate serial number is M3 0771 and the serial number from the front bumper is 402552. I see that this is an M3 that was converted to an M16A1. Could you tell me when it was built and if it was modified to carry the Maxson quad 50?
Green Trucks and High Tides Forever
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Your data plate is a great example of how confusing this can get. As Joe stated your HT definitely left the factory as an M3 and was rebuilt into an M16A1 yet has a postwar data plate from the M16A1 rebuild that says M16. Most of the data plates from the 50's M16A1 program are stamped as such (M16A1) by Bowen McLaughlin. I think some were done by ordnance and got this type of plate instead, perhaps units that were already overseas and not able to be shipped to Texas for rebuild. One sure fire way to tell if your long frame halftrack was converted to an M16A1 will be the mounting holes in the frame for the quad box. These are torch cut on M16A1's and are nice slotted holes on factory M16's. I can post a pic if anyone cares. Then of course there is the M16A2.My data plate serial number is M3 0771 and the serial number from the front bumper is 402552. I see that this is an M3 that was converted to an M16A1. Could you tell me when it was built and if it was modified to carry the Maxson quad 50?
Green Trucks and High Tides Forever
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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No idea what just happened there.
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Did you fall asleep and bounce your head on the keyboard?
42 Ford GPW
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
42 Oshkosh AAF Snowblower
41 White M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M2A1 was M2 halftrack
42 Autocar M3-75 halftrack
42 White M4A1 was M4 halftrack
43 Diamond T M3A1 halftrack
43 White M16 was M13 halftrack
44 LVT-3 Landing Vehicle Tracked
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
Halftrack tourettes.Kevin Lockwood wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:40 amDid you fall asleep and bounce your head on the keyboard?
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Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
Diamond T M3 Half-track Serial # M32971 USA 4045956
Autocar M3A1 Half-track Serial # M3A1-47825 USA 4053835
Autocar M16A1 Half-track Serial # M15A1-1945 USA 40150662
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Re: G503 Halftrack Database
I have been able to look over the diamond t halftrack in NM frame serial number is M32971
Data plate m3 converted to A1
Wm32971 ord number 6519 by EWWILES
W4015956 stamped in perimeter rail passenger side
It was an early track aluminum floor and fender headlights
Winch and detachable head lights added at conversion
Data plate m3 converted to A1
Wm32971 ord number 6519 by EWWILES
W4015956 stamped in perimeter rail passenger side
It was an early track aluminum floor and fender headlights
Winch and detachable head lights added at conversion
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