RCDs & M3 75mm GMC?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Dave Block

This one has the flat-profile M5/M9-style fenders! Could the base workshop lift the whole 75mm assembly out of an otherwise clapped-out M3 and plunk it into an IHC M5/M9? The firepower of the GMC seemed to be greatly appreciated and this is the only explanation I can think of for the obvious fender difference. The orginal M3s had two previous owners before we got them so I can see the vehicle needing replacement before its 'gun'. Any thoughts & insights would be greatly appreciated.

Dave,

Well spotted! Although not a modular design, as far as I can see the gun mount could be taken out and fitted to another half track.
See this cached page of the now defunct AFV Interiors website for some detail information on the M3 75-mm Gun Motor Carriage.

Hanno