30DodgePanel Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The automotive history is a constant learning curve. Incredible pieces of machinery.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Regarding those early half tracks. look up Adolphe Kegresse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Regarding the motorcycles, in the years during and after WW1 they were regarded more as workhorses than as the pleasure machines they are today. Edited August 1, 2017 by nzcarnerd (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I like the flying tank. Like a super early version of the A10. The only hurdle I see from that time period is I don't think they had the capability to make an airplane that could carry the gun or armour of a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Probably dropped from a brace of Zeppelins. Once. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Those first two, Is that roller thing on the front to pack snow? The first one must be heavy enough to flatten the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrsCars Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) You still haven't seen it all! Here's Stalin's 1922 Silver Ghost. Edited August 1, 2017 by MarrsCars (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Figured the round thing was a barrel they could fill with water to control wheelstands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrsCars Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Also look for the documentary "Champagne Safari" describing the Bedaux Expedition through the Canadian Rockies using five Citroën half tracks. The entire film is astounding to hear the preparations they took, many completely frivolous, hence the title. Edited August 2, 2017 by MarrsCars (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 18 hours ago, padgett said: Figured the round thing was a barrel they could fill with water to control wheelstands. You are probably correct. However that armored truck looks pretty heavy to begin with. I would think if it were to control wheel stands it would be bigger but what do I know. Still curious as they seen to show up often. I would love to take that Rolls skiing some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrsCars Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 38 minutes ago, JACK M said: You are probably correct. However that armored truck looks pretty heavy to begin with. I would think if it were to control wheel stands it would be bigger but what do I know. Still curious as they seen to show up often. I would love to take that Rolls skiing some time. It's called an Unditching Roller and is used to make it easier for the vehicles to proceed up inclines and not get the nose stuck while crossing a ditch or trench. It's essentially a wide metal wheel on the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks for that. It makes sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Thank you. Something new learned. Guess when needed they do not care about steering. Edited August 2, 2017 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hi, In WWII, the barrel would have been filled with Jaegermeister. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Flying tanks? I have a drawer where I keep all my improperly used tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Anyone know that Buick made a tracked vehicle? Yep, the 1944 M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 16 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: Flying tanks? I have a drawer where I keep all my improperly used tools. Love the "How's my driving?" sticker !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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