Mirrors or Turn Signals (2 Viewers)

[Dawggunner]

So im looking at this halftrack and trying to win an argument. The little vertical rectangles on either side of the engine compartment; are they mirrors or turn signals? they are painted with a reflective silver color, which to me indicates mirrors. however a comrade of mine argues that they are infact turn signals. i reject his idea based on these turn signals designs i found:








So what are these on andys halftracks???

 

[Guy]

these are turn signals
see picture below
guy

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Did any AFVs have mirrors? I don't mean trucks but tracked armoured vehicles? Sd.Kfz 251 Ausf A halftracks did.

Terry

 

[Dawggunner]

@Phantom WArrior: So are these mirrors on andtys 251? the back is painted silver, and they seem to be attached wrong to be machanical turn signal indicators

 

[Phantom Warrior]

@Phantom WArrior: So are these mirrors on andtys 251? the back is painted silver, and they seem to be attached wrong to be machanical turn signal indicators

No - they are mechanical turn signals . The mirrors I mean were big, round and mounted on the driver's side wheel guard

 

[PanzerAce1944]

No - they are mechanical turn signals . The mirrors I mean were big, round and mounted on the driver's side wheel guard

Interesting photo depicting 5 of the 251 Halftracks lined up, noting the PAK version added in the group.

 

[Panzer ace]

Dawggunner:

If you are who I think you are, then this bet tells me that you have been hanging out with me too much on Saturday afternoons...............

-PA

 

[kilted vampire]

No - they are mechanical turn signals . The mirrors I mean were big, round and mounted on the driver's side wheel guard

HAHA Dawggunner you lose! Suck it up Cupcake! MUAHAHAHAhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!^&grin

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Interesting photo depicting 5 of the 251 Halftracks lined up, noting the PAK version added in the group.

I think that photo is early war (1940???). The half-tracks have mirrors and I think the "PAC" half-track is only a 37mm PAC 36.


Terry

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Interesting photo depicting 5 of the 251 Halftracks lined up, noting the PAK version added in the group.

I think that photo is early war (1940???). The half-tracks have mirrors and I think the "PAC" half-track is only a 37mm PAC 36.

Terry

 

[Hatman]

Dawggunner:

If you are who I think you are, then this bet tells me that you have been hanging out with me too much on Saturday afternoons...............

-PA

I'm with you Panzer Ace, I think I'm guilty of that too!!