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Dontos · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:43 pm Post subject: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Alot of interest in this vehicle.

I got a few new photos to go along what has already been posted.

Turret detail first:

Hull Detail, starting with the Transmission Housing Cast Numbers:

I thought this was cool. The upgraded HVSS underside mounting:

Also the underside view:

More to follow
Regards
Don

panamadan · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 29, 2006 Posts: 174

Just on time for the new Tasca kit!
Dan

Dontos · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:47 am Post subject: Re: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Here are a few more.

The back deck / engine deck:

Left side track & suspension:

Right side Track & suspension:

As for the turret:

Enjoy
Regards
Don

Kurt_Laughlin · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 577

It's interesting to note that this tank (~862nd M4A3(76) built by Chrysler) still has the "T23" turret and one-piece deck behind the engine doors.

BTW, this should also have a Chrysler build number stamped on the right edge of the glacis plate, as noted in the OIF tank thread.

KL

Neil_Baumgardner · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Don,
I'm confused by this one, dont seem to have this SN in the register. Where was/is this tank located?

Thanks,

Neil

Tichenor · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Neil

I have this one as Thunderbolt VI, Former Brooks Field.

Michel

Roy_A_Lingle · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: Re: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Michel! Hi Folks!

- Tichenor

I have this one as Thunderbolt VI, Former Brooks Field.

Thunderbolt VI? Is there any information confirming that was the true TB6 or just another vehicle dressed up to honor General Abrams?

Sgt, Scouts Out!

Dontos · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: M4A3 (76) HVSS (SN 44969)

Roy

This is no way an original TB VI. It was the tank that was positioned next to the Main Post Flag Pole on Brooks Field.

The SN was previously unknown even by the musuem. That is, until I was able to squeeze into the drivers compartment and retrieve the data plate.

On a more bizarre and sad note....

The main post flag pole that was on Brooks Field for over 60+ years, has been torn down....

The REMFs have really taken over,.......

Regards
Don

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