M3 Half track

Driving around with a M3 Half Track
Location Fort Lantin (Belgium)
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[@richsmith8035]

Almost bought one of these when I moved to Louisiana in '03. It ran great, pretty much complete, extra tracks. The guy only wanted $4k for it. Still kicking myself for not getting it.

[@TauroWW2]

+rich smith damn you!!! that was cheap in Europe it goes around 40.000€

[@joeshmoe9978]

Its cool that the driver has his whole family with him.

[@9_19Ming]

M3 half track is my biggesssssssssst love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💙💙💛💛🧡🧡

[@TauroWW2]

I did notice it that you liked halftracks, hope to make another movie soon again of one of these.

[@danielbritton8588]

Arriving at that event was the best part & it cut off. All that equipment looked so cool. I could walk around all that all day & never tire of it.

[@9_19Ming]

Love m3 m5 halftrack the most ❤️

[@TauroWW2]

the best vehicle :)

[@9_19Ming]

@@TauroWW2 whether is is the best depends on different preference. for me it is the best !!! always

[@gunnyu.s.m.c8606]

it's a shame when the war was over, our military left unbelievable amounts of equipment didn't look back just parked it and came home, and there was a shortage of anything lol

[@slowpokebr549]

Wow, I had no idea they were that smooth and fast on the road. My brother in law rebuilds all fuel 6x6's and I thought driving one of those was fun......Now I gotta try a M3

[@scrublord522]

I wish I had one of these, mainly just to say 'Where is your halftrack, peasants?'

[@TauroWW2]

+Brigham Durr lol, but it's an awesome vehicle !!

[@SpartacusColo]

Bet that M2 comes in handy when the traffic starts to get thick.

[@undraftedplayer]

Hello, your video is fantastic ! Your video made my day ! I LOVE LOVE thoses Halftrack machines ! Many thanks for sharing and All the Best.

[@brianlloyd6223]

Restoration well done,would like to be riding in it!! 😅

[@9_19Ming]

Love M3 m16 so much ❤️

[@badlaamaurukehu]

This would be a cool job.

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Normandytours

[@okellojasper8132]

i like these olden things

[@Trip7]

“Hummers can go anywhere”

[@labananiere]

J'aime bien les véhicules militaires, mais pas l'armée. Ancien du train en Algérie, mon arme de combat était une caisse à outils en cotes U.S. Ma spécialité: G.M.C. Dodge . Une mécanique exemplaire, que j'admire toujours.

[@gordonsmith7770]

Can I ask is this an earlier M3 or later version M3A1? I ask as trying to complete a model and there's conflicting details. I think it's later M3A1 as at 2.26 there's a part beside tracks which I'm guessing is later coiled spring type suspension. I think earlier M3s didn't have this feature, any help appreciated. Thanks.

[@TauroWW2]

As much as I want to help you, I am not aware of the details between the variants of these half tracks, I hope another person can help you on your question. sorry

[@Unfassbarer]

Very good video

[@garywateridge]

great video,thanks for sharing

[@military-vehicles]

Awesome!! Great video

[@nehemialalang7878]

4:16 Unique front wheel truck. What is that thing called and use for?

[@TauroWW2]

It's purpose is to roll out of ditches while being stuck

[@AremStefaniaK]

im smelling ghost division ops of otto skorzeny style cos the halftrack crewmen looked more german than south carolina

[@TauroWW2]

Not sure what you mean, but this is filmed in Belgium with Belgian people, actually it is pretty close to the Peiper route (30 minutes away) this was filmed already in the Belgian Ardennes

[@dandesso8926]

This is so awesome

[@TauroWW2]

My favorite WW2 ride ;)

[@nichijou_cargo6476]

thats so cool!

[@TauroWW2]

nichijou_ cargo Thanks, that's my favorite WW2 vehicle :)

[@nichijou_cargo6476]

what were the other 2 vehicles in the convoy?

[@TauroWW2]

I guess a Jeep and then the M20 armored car (Ford) I also have a movie of that one, you can find it in my playlist ;)

[@nichijou_cargo6476]

cool, thanks!

[@TauroWW2]

G.I. Bro Thanks, nice footage as well ;) Cheers from Belgium

[@podmonkey2501]

4 machinegun mounts? Good grief that is a lot of firepower.

[@Hellsong89]

But still not a enough.. you never can have enough dakka!

[@excurrahee]

Belgium seems to have quite the military history fan base

[@villeraudasoja8695]

nice! i own a 1939 Willys Jeep, still beats my Nissan Bathfinder

[@sinistercharger]

They didn't make a Willys jeep in 1939

[@ciananmortem3127]

Wow, very cool! What's the top speed on her?

[@TauroWW2]

50-60mph on the road

[@ciananmortem3127]

Thanks for the reply! Seems like it would have very little suspension, the tracks on bogies correct? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I appreciate that you answered! Also, You're a collector, yes? Have you heard of the Bombardier B-Series? Might be something you'd find interesting, the older models from 1949 to the early 1950's had a cabin and some models had front road wheels making them more or less a half-track. The reason I mention this is because I read you're from Belgium in the description, and I think there are many there if that sort of thing is of interest to you. Take care, glad to see people keeping these old machines and history alive.

[@TauroWW2]

Hello, Just to mention, this is not mine, but from a friend. So your question I need to check with him. But indeed, I am from Belgium and own a Dodge and Jeep. The Bombardier is still around, but not in the army but more in private collections, no idea on the models hwat is and what isn't out there to collect.

[@ciananmortem3127]

Hello again. No obligation on asking him, I can do some search online but I do appreciate it. I didn't know that the Bombardier's were still around, where I'm from (Republic of Ireland) they're extremely rare. Great vehicles really, it's like having a bus that can go over snow and rough terrain. About Belgium, beautiful country, the architecture is amazing there and the people are.Thanks again for the reply friend, you're videos are always very impressive.

[@edwardglamuzina3421]

Tauro: There is no way in the world a halftrack goes 50 to 60 m.p.h. They do not have the gearing or power to go that fast. All the manuals say they do 45 but that is new. When these vehicles get older and more tired those numbers go down.On a good day I might get 40 m.p.h. out of my M3A1. That's with a fresh engine.

[@patrickscott2638]

Tracks in middle ties in back one in front

[@Dylanschillin]

Kid in the blue shirt looks pissed he couldn't ride in the Sherman

[@patrickscott2638]

Front wheel drive middle pull back wheel high

[@ernielara1553]

No child beat for the kids?

[@brianlinke1856]

Kid does not look too 'fired-up' to be there??

[@jasonwilson8517]

Not see one . 1986 was the last time usa an Germany seen doth in hurricane utah. Look mite find one.!!!or two look

[@DangerGaming-iy4cq]

I like it this machen machen machen ;;;;))))

[@patrickscott2638]

Infiltry devision for older not younger men