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When did the M4 Sherman get T51 tracks?

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When did the M4 Sherman get T51 tracks?
Posted by S Hollowell on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:50 PM

So I'm trying to figure out: when did the M4 Sherman stop having T41 and get T51? Is it maybe May 1943? The reason I want to know is because I'm trying to find some aftermarket tracks for the Sherman called "Hurricane." Thanks!

 

S.H.

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Posted by S Hollowell on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 4:47 PM

Anybody know?

 

S.H.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:51 AM

Not me !!! Stick out tongue

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Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:53 AM

No idea - but stikpusher will know

Thanks,

John

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:14 PM

keavdog

No idea - but stikpusher will know

 

No, but I know where to look for the answer... Wink

According to the Shaddock Sherman site, the T41 tracks were in production until at least March 1943. How long before the stock of inventory was used up in the various tank assembly plants and T51 tracks replaced them on the assembly line and in the supply chain is your best guess.

 

http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/tracks/vvss_tracks.html

 

 

 

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Posted by S Hollowell on Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:43 AM

Well, I found something saying that Hurricane was "accepted" in September 1943. Maybe that means it was completed in September 1943? If so, I might go with T41 tracks...

 

S.H.

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, April 12, 2024 1:04 PM

Seeing how the T41 and T51 tracks are nearly identical in appearance, only being different in thickness on one side, I dont think you can go wrong either way.

 

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Posted by S Hollowell on Friday, April 12, 2024 4:51 PM

I know what to do. Go with the cheaper one.Smile

 

S.H.

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