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Picture of the M9A1 Halftrack
International Harvester

M9A1 Halftrack

•Manufactured by International Harvester

•Ordered for a Lend-Lease contract

•Never overseas, likely factory/depot unit

•Acquired by CAF in 1970s by donation

•Assigned to GFD when unit was formed

•Currently operational but needs parts

•Restoration continues today…

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Specifications

3,433 Manufactured

Length 20 ft 7 in (6.28 m)

Width 7 ft 3 in (2.22 m)

Height 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)

Weight 21,200 lb (9,620 kg)

Crew of 3 and 10 Passengers

Engine RED-450-B, 6-cylinder, 143 hp (108 kW)

Range 200 mi (320 km)

Maximum Speed 42 mph (68 km/h)

Fuel Capacity 60 gal (230 L)

Armor 0.31–0.63 in (8–16 mm) Rolled Homogeneous 

Ring Mount Weapon, one .50cal M2HB Machine Guns, 700 rds

Pintle Weapons, six .30cal M1919A4 Machine Guns, 7750 rds

Preparing for new paint

The Lone Star High School (Frisco, TX) History Club volunteered to help with the preparations to paint the half track. Without all their help this project would have taken many weeks with unit volunteers. Thank you!

Getting her running

A sneak peek under the hood armor and a quick replacement of the ignition coil. With a battery charge, she now starts right up. 

Test drive around the patch

After a new coat of paint, she's ready for a quick test drive around the patch.

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