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Old 02-07-10, 18:09
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mind that said although improved they apparently dont drive on the roads as easily as the Universals due to lack of track warping system so any camber on the road and like modern tanks the T16 would be "Fifty Pencing" along the road....
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Old 02-07-10, 18:47
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........they both ARE kinda boxy, and have a track down the bottom of each side....
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Old 02-07-10, 22:02
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........they both ARE kinda boxy, and have a track down the bottom of each side....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA classic !
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War Department CT54508 (SOLD)
1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration).
1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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Old 02-07-10, 22:12
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is that what you call those things on each side thought they looked more like the things on a ski-do.... LOL
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Old 03-07-10, 22:39
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both are a right pain to drive and steer i was once told driving any metal tracked vehicle on the raod is like driving a ice-skate lol
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Old 04-07-10, 01:20
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I can see why.... ever try walking on polished concrete floors with hobnail and heel irons on your boots? miracle you don't end up on yer arse..... LOL. Was fun to run alongside a concrete road or sidwalk then leap onto the concrete and slide. At night just a shower of sparks you leave behind
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Old 04-07-10, 02:08
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thats why all roads should be made of rubber.......so us hob nail wearing carrier driving whack jobs can have an easier life
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1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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