- toadmanstankpicturesHey Doug,
Did I tell you that you are my new best friend? Thanks for the great Sherman pics!
The ones with the plated over bow gunner position are converted Sherman Fireflies. That was part of the Firefly modification. The dismounted gun is indeed a 76.2mm 17lbr. The driver & bow gunner positions have the standard applique plates as well.
Looking forward to ALL of the Sherman pics!
- Doug_Kibbey
Now...where would the S/N's have been on these vehicles? I want to know if they are in my pics or were ground/welded/ground off the rear.
- toadmanstankpictures- Doug_Kibbey
Now...where would the S/N's have been on these vehicles? I want to know if they are in my pics or were ground/welded/ground off the rear.
For the Sherman VC's(M4A4), the s/n's should be on the rear towing lugs. For the IC Hybrid(M4 Composite), I'm not too sure.
...and for CIA's that ain't, we have an online translator on menu bar at left.For CIAs conversant in Espanol there's more here: Reponteciados.
- Jens_O_MehnerSmart guy,
how thoughtful of you to relate to our Argentine friends that we're the good CIA.
Never thought about the online translator, my kitchen Spanish served me well enough- and yes, I did realize that the loacation is the same...
Now has that nice Mr Kibbey gone to the trouble of climbing up on the hulls?
- Doug_Kibbey
Opened the engine bay of one upgraded one, too. It's all coming in future installments).
- Roy_A_LingleHi Doug! Hi Folks!
- Doug_Kibbey
Opened the engine bay of one upgraded one, too. It's all coming in future installments).
Super job Doug! And super thanks to all the very nice folks who help out and who let you do your thing with the camera!
Any idea just what they did with the engine upgrade? I am guessing they did get rid of that original M-4A4 multi-banked engines and went to something that is a lot easier to maintain.
Fireflys! Most interesting!
Sgt, Scouts Out!
- Doug_Kibbey
I went to some length to stress that our interest is in historic vehicles only (for obvious reasons) and yes, I climbed on the hulls and into the open vehicles. Coronel Sanchez has our forum saved to "favorites" on his computer so keep in mind what we say is being viewed.
- TimRoyallGreat photos. I seem to remember years ago that someone in Wheels and Tracks magazine said that Argentina had a number of Crusader Gun Tractors that had been used up until the 70/80s. Any sign of any of those rare beasts?
Tim,
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