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Q524 - solved - 1950 Allis-Chalmer T26E4 M7 based vehicle
« on: June 07, 2009, 12:57:22 PM »
Know this car? Reveal the make and model designation for a point. And for a bonus point: what was it designed to do?

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Re: Q524
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2009, 03:14:31 PM »
This elliptical wheel jeep is based on an Allis Chalmers M7

It was an attempt by the US Army to create a vehicle with outstanding traction

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Re: Q524 - solved - 1950 Allis-Chalmer T26E4 M7 based vehicle
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2009, 02:31:07 PM »
Yes - an Allis-Chalmer T26E4 M7 based machine with elliptical wheels, built for traction in snow