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Robi 01-07-03 18:00

AutoCad model of carrier track
 
Anyone out there have one? If not, can anyone supply me with a track link? I want to do a 3D model of the suspension and I'd lik to start with the track.

BTW I was at Camp Roberts, CA last week and they have one in back of their museum. It's pretty chopped up, just the hull and track. I dont know what they are going to do with it since the museum is closed.

Robi 08-07-03 18:24

A member of this forum has sent me a link to model. When it is done I will post again. If anyone wants a copy just let me know.

Robi 11-07-03 02:32

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I still have a ways to go with this. I've yet to add the guide horns for the road wheels and the cutouts for adding links, but I thought people would like to see my progress.

Robi 11-07-03 02:35

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here's the bottom view.

Stewart Loy 12-07-03 01:06

Spuds?
 
Robi,

Good modelling work.

Did the track link you got have spuds on it? The best tracks had spuds - to help with those Canadian winter roads.

Stewart

Snowtractor 12-07-03 01:20

CnC machine
 
IS this autocad program you are using compatible with CNC milling mahines? For example will you be able to input it and mill a mould or blank for casting purposes ?
Sean

Robi 14-07-03 20:49

The bottom of the track link I have is smooth. Do you a sample or a pic of the version with spuds? I can try modeling both versions.

I have acces to full CNC shop and I use surfcam to convert my ACAD model to CNC. so, yes I can. I also have a small home foundry so I can cast some as well.

Stewart Loy 16-07-03 14:44

No spuds in Beachville
 
Robi,

The tracks that I have are smooth also. I have seen references to the spudded track in the manuals, but no clear pictures or detailed descriptions.

I just hooked up with a MkI restoration guy near me in Ontario, I will quiz him on the style of track on his Carrier.


Stewart

Robi 16-07-03 17:52

Let me know what you find out. I have no manuals, only pics off the net and the track link.


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