Old Chap Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Hello Pals, I found this relic near Trones Wood a few years ago. A local farmer commented it could have come off a tank. Does anyone have any ideas please? Regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 I always say it's a bit of harness cause there are so few people now who know anything about harness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Paul -Best keep a tight rein on that one then. Old Chap -Looks like it could be a track link - can you give any indication of size and weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Chap Posted 28 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 December , 2005 I asked the farmer if it could be off a farm vehicle but he said it was too heavy and too thick. The relics near on 9'' by 6''. It weights about 4lb (the scales are broke, too much scoff at Crimbo) Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Whatever it is, it's a near perfect example of why welding is stronger than rivetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 I think we need a tankie to throw some light on this - any out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auimfo Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Did Ned Kelly ever visit the area?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Chap Posted 28 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 December , 2005 If memory serves me right British tanks were in the vicinity in 1918. Any tank specialists in the forum? Regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Chap Posted 28 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Another (reverse?) view. Regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypresman Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 Hi It looks like it comes from the tracks of a Mark 1V, Male or Female, but looks to be more from the Male tank. The Caterpillar tracks had the 3 linkages that made up the width of the track. This looks to be one of those links. Without the weight and measurements, I cannot be fully sure. I have enclosed a pic of a refurbished one. Many thanks Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypresman Posted 28 December , 2005 Share Posted 28 December , 2005 ooops, may I just add this has been modified to add the rubber pads for road use, but the base plates are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchester terrier Posted 29 December , 2005 Share Posted 29 December , 2005 Hi ypresman where was the photo of the tank taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislock Posted 29 December , 2005 Share Posted 29 December , 2005 It's not a British tank track link! The links in those days were rolled and connected with pins. Rivets wouldn't of lasted 3 mins on moving contact parts! I reckon it's a thingymabob or whatsamathing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 29 December , 2005 Share Posted 29 December , 2005 I was on the wrong track then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Chap Posted 29 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 December , 2005 Thanks Chris , looks like we're back to the drawing board Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 29 December , 2005 Share Posted 29 December , 2005 Thanks Chris , looks like we're back to the drawing board Bill It's a bit of harness Bill. I aint saying what bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Chap Posted 31 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2005 A big thank you to everyone who replied to the topic. Looks like i'll start farming. Happy New Year, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 31 December , 2005 Share Posted 31 December , 2005 (edited) That aint a rivet its a coach type bolt and it is a track plate but not necessarily from a tank. Other uses would be artillery wheels or tractors (civilian or military). Rivets would not facilitate field repair, bolts would allow unskilled folk to replace or make repairs. Som eGerman guns had plates bolted to the wheel rim , so maybe its off one of them. Roop Edited 31 December , 2005 by KONDOA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislock Posted 1 January , 2006 Share Posted 1 January , 2006 Still say it's an oogymaflip or a doppleganger! Could just be a nerksplinge though! Deffinately not a British tank track link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatfortakeoff Posted 1 January , 2006 Share Posted 1 January , 2006 Still say it's an oogymaflip or a doppleganger! Could just be a nerksplinge though! Deffinately not a British tank track link! Location of find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodB Posted 4 January , 2006 Share Posted 4 January , 2006 There is an excellent closeup rear view of Mark IV female track on the Unfortunate Region website here :- Unfortunate Region tank photos page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislock Posted 4 January , 2006 Share Posted 4 January , 2006 Maybe time for a rethink! What we need is some dimensions of the object and then a trip to the museum maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmstro Posted 7 January , 2006 Share Posted 7 January , 2006 Or from a light railway? A track plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Drummond Posted 7 January , 2006 Share Posted 7 January , 2006 Or from a light railway? A track plate? Possibly a flange plate for an oldish plough I think. That'll be the bolts for attaching the repalceable share or blade of the plough. Bear in mind that they were not forged originally, but beaten steel and were easily damaged in stony ground. This must have been very stony ground! New to the site so bear with me if I get this posting wrong! Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie Posted 24 January , 2006 Share Posted 24 January , 2006 Have you thought of a can opener? Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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