M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight

USA / California / South El Monte /
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Serial number: 74560; Painted Reg number: 3041756.
Ford built, welded Hull and Ford V8. 1,100 cubic inch, 500 horsepower gasoline engine. This carried a 76 millimeter main gun (we are still seeking an authentic 76 millimeter gun), two 30 caliber machine guns and two 50 caliber machine guns. A total of 7,542 were manufactured. Weight: 36 tons, Ammunition: 71 rounds of 76 mm, 600 rounds of .50 cal, 900 rounds of .45 cal, 6250 rounds of .30 cal, 18 rounds of 2 inch smoke grenades and 12 hand grenades. Armor plate hull thickness front 2.5 inches, sides 1.5 inches, top .75 inch, floor 1 inch. Top speed: 26 mph, cruising range on roads: approx. 100 miles.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Sherman
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Coordinates:   34°3'0"N   118°3'48"W