41chevy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 John Carden and Vivian Loyd, both ex- British Army officers who had served in WW I , believed that infantrymen should be given more mobility. In the 1920s, they designed Model T-powered machines. They had the engine reversed, driving a Model T rear axle at the front. The axle had sprockets to drive the tracks, with drum brakes to provide steering. The driver sat to the left of the engine – maybe because it was easiest to link his foot controls to the brakes and transmission' Tracks were industrial conveyor chains. These had a life of only 50 miles, transport to the battle area, the tankettes could be fitted with wheels – a single wheel at the rear and a chain-driven pair at the front which could be jacked down to lift the tracks off the ground. Thisis the only known one left. The restoration involved having a set of tracks completely made. 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Very interesting Paul, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 And who says the British always drive on the wrong side? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That's awesome!!! Thanks for posting Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 That's wild! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 what was the life expectancy of the driver ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 what was the life expectancy of the driver ?Great Briton had no admitted enemies in the early 20's. I think they were rapidly phased out for the Ford V-8 powered Bren Carrier Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I would hazard a guess that if the tracks were good for 50 miles the operator was good for around 70 miles, after fixing the tracks for 20 miles I would guess they would shoot them selves! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I would hazard a guess that if the tracks were good for 50 miles the operator was good for around 70 miles, after fixing the tracks for 20 miles I would guess they would shoot them selves! Yup! the tracks were conveyor belt links from what they called "soft iron", never meant to be in a wear condition. Still better than the Twin Model T powered 1918 Ford built tank. Great Briton ordered 15,000 of the and cancelled the order after less than 15. They had a habit of flipping end over end at a 20% grade and throwing the crew into the engines and radiators. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38730-ford-carden-loyd-tankette/#findComment-277364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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