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.

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.

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.

here's the bottom view.

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

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

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.

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

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