Re: [MV] tracked vehciles on city streets

From: Stuart Robinson (stalwart@mac.com)
Date: Thu Jan 27 2005 - 20:27:05 PST


> But even a light tank would be a very different issue. Certainly not
> light... I saw a M41 Bulldog grind into a parking lot during a turn at
> the first Salute to Victory Meet. Not pretty.

Ah, that would be a very bad operator allowing the rubber pads to
deteriorate to the point that the hard surface is no longer protected
and he is still operating the vehicle. I've used up a new set of
tracks (metal tracks w/rubber pads) on my Scorpion tank while operating
exclusively on the roads. I'm estimating this wear is costing me about
$10.00 per mile when the cost of tracks and shipping is figured in. I
wish the pads weren't cast in and were replaceable . . .

I have spare rubber pads for my M42 Duster but I haven't operated it on
any streets yet but I know good pads will be essential.

Stuart
Redmond, WA



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