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Old 19-06-05, 01:34
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Default A couple of Grant tanks





This pair of old warriors have been retired to a farm in the Western part of Victoria. The owner claims at least on of them will run, although it's obviously been a while.

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Old 19-06-05, 04:27
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The first tank pictured looks as if it could be an original Grant Dozer version, which according to Gary Zimmer, there were only 3 in service! (Grant III (M3A5) No.1 Mk.I dozer - tank fitted with La-Plant Choate M1 dozer blade, Numbers, WD24187, 24143, and 23751). I think, Keith, you will be fending off enquiries now as to this tank's location
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Old 19-06-05, 04:52
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Well spotted, Tony!

Now, as to the location... I seem to have forgotten where it was... senior moment I 'spose!
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Old 19-06-05, 20:10
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Nice pics of swords turned into ploughshares, Keith!

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The first tank pictured looks as if it could be an original Grant Dozer version
Donīt get excited because it isn't. Compare the dozer attachment with that of an original M1 dozer blade.

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Old 20-06-05, 18:25
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Default The second tank

was converted to a bulldozer also. Check the mounting pins on the side and the two torch cut I beams on the front glacis. I would imagine the I beams were for the lifting device.
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