Mystery vehicle-Military surplus? Scout Car?

This video is part of our families home movie archives. The bad ass vehicle was owned by a member of my Grandpa's hunting party. I don't know much about it. And yes it is chained up.

[@paradiseroad6405]

...looks like the front half of a half track...with the tracks removed and frame shortened and wheels where the track drive sprockets were...

[@spencerwhite8704]

Thatz what was called a scout car same mfg as halftrack international or studebaker