Sherman wheels still in everyday use!

[Alex van de Wetering]

Roadworks is something you see here all too often.....but I was quite surprised to see a bunch of Sherman wheels being used to route a big drainage pipe.

I took these pics about three weeks ago in Amsterdam....the pipe had just been removed and the wheels were ready to be taken back to the depot(?). There were at least enough wheels for 4 Shermans.....and half a Stuart!

Alex

[jdmcm]

Ok Alex you grab a pickup truck and I will hire a container...should have those orphan wheels in Canada before spring!

John

[Bob Phillips]

There is a heavy equipment mover in Toronto with a pile of Sherman wheels assembled into axles- stored inside 20 plus years - I have pics if your in need of same...B.P.

[jdmcm]

Bob, I don't want pictures....I want the wheels!

John

[Bob Phillips]

OK so if my new found but limited computer skills work you should see pics of said wheels. John if these grab your interest, you need a contact name & number PM me! No relation to owner..B.P.

[jdmcm]

Thanks Bob, PM sent

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

I took these pics about three weeks ago in Amsterdam....the pipe had just been removed and the wheels were ready to be taken back to the depot(?).

Somewhere last week I spotted a truck loaded with these assemblies driving from Amsterdam to Utrecht.

H.

[Clint Tauber]

If you want Sherman wheels, etc. visit any boneyard near any BC logging camp. Shermans and M4 and M5 high speed tractors were used as carriers for rock drills and other equipment. One shop I was in had a whole bunch of NOS track blocks and end connectors, among other things. Say what you want about the Sherman, but you can't fault their mechanical components. You sure don't see Panthers and T-34's still working daily 70 years after the war!