From Griffith area

Howard · #1 31-07-07, 12:54

This photo was sent to me by a friend.
What can you tell us about it as "I know nothhh...ing!"
Howard

Plushy · #2 31-07-07, 13:02

Well its a Churchill hull so its RARE as hens teeth !! If only you knew where it was located at

. Looks like the Dozer blade and arms are from a Caterpillar Dozer with a winch type set up to alter the blade height and cut depth . The Air intakes for the motor on the side of the hull have been modified . I wonder if its possible can you ask your friend for more photos ?

Its also high on my dream list of gotta be certified crazy to not have one projects .

Howard · #3 31-07-07, 13:09

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Originally posted by Plushy
...I wonder if its possible can you ask your friend for more photos ?

Reckon So, Plushy...

Plushy · #4 31-07-07, 13:18

while you at it ask him if i could borrow it on long term loan

or swap him a slab or thirty for it ?

Plushy · #5 31-07-07, 13:29

it has to be a Mark 4 or later i cant remeber which ones australia got for trials . I will dig up some more info .

Plushy · #6 31-07-07, 13:53

ok more info it`s most likely a Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower tank if you can get photos of the front of the hull and the rear that woould be good .

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #7 31-07-07, 14:35

Wouldn't be surprised... it seems almost all the surviving Churchills anywhere in the world are Mk.VII flame tanks. Looking at the mods to this one, it's unlikely a frontal shot will tell you much, but a rear one might!

Keith Webb · #8 31-07-07, 21:36

This one is in Ron Fry's collection.

Rob Beale · #9 31-07-07, 21:49

identify it as a later production Mk VII with 75mm gun (or Mk VIII with 95mm Howitzer).

I understand that all (or most) of these were produced with the mounting holes so that a crocodile flame thrower kit could be fitted.

This means that the presence of mounting holes for the trailer coupling won't tell us whether it was a crocodile or not, only if any bits of the flame gear remain.

Rob
ps I remember seeing bits of Churchill suspension on a demolition range in the Hunter Valley back in '83.

Keith Webb · #10 31-07-07, 22:26

Then there was the Mk VII at the Melbourne Tank Museum which sold for $34k

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #11 31-07-07, 22:39

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Originally posted by Keith Webb
Then there was the Mk VII at the Melbourne Tank Museum which sold for $34k

As a runner, Keefy?

Keith Webb · #12 31-07-07, 22:49

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
As a runner, Keefy?

Don't know.

Hanno Spoelstra · #13 31-07-07, 23:05

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
As a runner, Keefy?

No. Even the tracks were frozen solid. It had to be lifted when moved.

H.

Tony Smith · #14 01-08-07, 03:30

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Originally posted by Plushy
Well its a Churchill hull so its RARE as hens teeth !!
Its also high on my dream list of gotta be certified crazy to not have one projects.

Well, if you're going to take it for a drive, you might need THIS, currently on e-bay.

Ryan · #15 01-08-07, 03:56

Just so people are aware, this is a replica/reprint and not an original manual. Also it regularly appears on ebay so no limited stocks I would guess.

No connection with it, I'm just an ebay junkie.

Howard · #16 17-08-07, 04:06

Get yer cheque books out, boys. Tank pictured above is for sale at $20,000. Come & get it!
PM me & I will reply with contact details.
No financial interest for me.
HH

Plushy · #17 17-08-07, 05:49

ah well i will keep dreaming

Ryan · #18 17-08-07, 07:41

Thought that might dampen your enthusiasm for it Plushy. Don't worry, I feel the same. Hey Howard, tell him to take a zero off and I'll consider it.

#19 17-08-07, 08:47

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Originally posted by Howard
This photo was sent to me by a friend.
What can you tell us about it as "I know nothhh...ing!"
Howard

Looks like a Winterpeg (Winnipeg Manitoba) shovel to me. Everyone has one