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Title: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 11, 2013, 01:05:53 AM

Hey

 That the project on hold, a White M2

There will be many hours of work to restore it to its original state

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/781646M2A1Pascal.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=781646M2A1Pascal.jpg)

The patient's heart waiting for care

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/293268SAM0623.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=293268SAM0623.jpg)


Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve-0 on February 11, 2013, 10:00:50 AM

you have alot of the important stuff there. most of us here get stuck with badly beaten and farm used halftracks that are missing all the rear armor.

thanks for posting.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 11, 2013, 02:41:08 PM

the shield is not home, and the left side has been an impact

while the shield is a remake of the standard white M2


M2 is a remake a dream will become reality

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on February 11, 2013, 06:43:25 PM

Nice project you have! It has a lot of original armor that we in the states just don't find any more. One thing I notice is that it hls whats left of full length mine racks and I think a rear door. I also see a gun pedestal near the front sticking up. Are you sure it is a M2? It looks like a M3 halftrack.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Dinadin on February 12, 2013, 12:33:42 AM

Yeah, it looks like an M3.  Are those rifle racks standing up there also?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 12, 2013, 03:00:40 AM

Hi

yes, it is an M2, I will put pictures of the rear shields are a modification French.
All shields are a substitute

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: andy on February 12, 2013, 10:55:32 AM

I have to agree with others, it cant be an m2 unless side armor has been replaced as i have never seen any m2 without ammo-equipt locker side doors unless im missing the door lines

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 12, 2013, 01:44:06 PM

Hi

Sorry to upset you,
but it is an M2 whose rear shields were replaced and a door was put
Photo proof

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_473100SAM0627.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=473100SAM0627.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 12, 2013, 01:53:09 PM

Here is a picture showing a modified M2 with shields, it was serving in the French police.
and we can clearly see the shields without side doors and rear door added   ;)


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/212210HTM2.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=212210HTM2.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Dinadin on February 12, 2013, 05:50:38 PM

I stand corrected.  From the angle of the first pictures we could not see the rear of the track.  It does look like an M3 from the front.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 13, 2013, 12:25:35 AM

Hi Dinadin

no problems, it is true that the photos could suggest a M3   ;)

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 13, 2013, 01:22:29 PM

Here are more photos of the M2 transform

we can see in this picture that it is a M2, chassis ok and changed screens

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_524211M2A1HalfTrackBrest44Hanvec4.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=524211M2A1HalfTrackBrest44Hanvec4.jpg)

the left side completely broken by shooting

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_431738SAM0621.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=431738SAM0621.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_932420SAM0625.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=932420SAM0625.jpg)

the left side completely exploded by gunfire


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_723963SAM0629.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=723963SAM0629.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: col.halftrack on February 14, 2013, 03:29:40 PM

 Rear bumpers are from M4 mortar carrier.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 15, 2013, 12:32:40 AM

Hi

the rear bumper for M4!??
What is the difference compared to M2?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: col.halftrack on February 15, 2013, 10:15:10 AM

The M4 bumpers top treadplate is not as long as the bumperette. On a M2 the top treadplate has accommodations for the 30 cal tripod brackets and is the same length as the bumperette. The M4 top treadplate was shorter to allow for the stowage of the mortar baseplate and on early models the 50 cal tripod mounted between the bumpers as well.
 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on February 15, 2013, 05:04:52 PM

What is the serial# stamped on the frame, something like 27xxxx? Maybe it was an M4A1. I've seen those armor mods on other French Army halftracks, there is even a nice one in a musuem somewhere in France iirc.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 16, 2013, 01:36:44 AM

Its serial number is M2 10100 , and it was not retyping

In the restoration project it is planned to make a n M2A1 seen the difficulty of finding a ring for M2.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on February 16, 2013, 07:41:54 AM

Interesting. Maybe they used the M4 bumpers since they were putting in a rear door. Best of luck with the restoration I'm sure you will have a lot of fun!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on February 16, 2013, 05:26:47 PM

Maybe the halftrack was damaged along with others and they used mix-matched parts to get it back in action again. Just a thought.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 22, 2013, 12:57:56 AM

question:

from the chassis number, its a M2, I would like to restore M2A1 ok.

you will he keep his headlights or hood attached in Saon then have them back on fenders?

when M2 was transformed from a disassembly of the ring, nothing else changed?

if anyone has any photos of this transformation, I am interested


Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 22, 2013, 08:17:38 AM

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_143406IMG1909.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=143406IMG1909.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_614340IMG1906.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=614340IMG1906.jpg)

recovery date, a M3 to remove the rear for M2

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 22, 2013, 11:27:02 AM

Sorry

it is not M3 is M15A1

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 24, 2013, 10:47:02 AM

M15A1 to unload its storage space

subsequently it will restore when the plans will be found for the turret parts manufacturing

it would be unfortunate to do it again

(http://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/15/66/68/21/00410.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=12&u=15666821)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Dinadin on February 24, 2013, 11:23:20 AM

If you haven't seen it on the G503, but talk to Michael Keller about the M15A1 turret.  He is doing an excellent job at making a new one.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 20, 2013, 01:46:14 AM

Hey

wayofftrack and steve 1973 request for information, you do not know give me photos of parks rear shocks M2 and M4 to see the difference between the two models?

Here are the latest recovery engines again for M2

(http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/15/66/68/21/sam_5310.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=93&u=15666821)

it's missing so many pieces to roll  ;D
say rather that large pieces are found, but the ride is not see tomorrow

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: supertrack on May 20, 2013, 06:51:42 AM

It's not easy to see the difference , see arrow
(http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/15/60/01/01/half_t12.png) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=386&u=15600101)

(http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/15/60/01/01/half_t13.png) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=387&u=15600101)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 25, 2013, 12:20:31 AM

hey supertrack

thank you for this information.

you still know everything about the details

Thank, Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 12, 2013, 11:20:32 AM

Hey

someone could give me details on the type of these reservoirs Half track.
Year of manufacture among other

(http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/15/66/68/21/img_2222.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=109&u=15666821)
(http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/15/66/68/21/img_2223.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=110&u=15666821)

best regards

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on June 12, 2013, 12:33:20 PM

Not sure of years of manufacture, but the top one is an all rubber tank. Nice for looks but, do not use it! I don't know about the gas in Europe, but the gas in the states will eat it. Bottom tank is the most common tank. Steel on the inside with a rubber coating on the out side that is supposed to seal punctures in the steel tank. 

Just looking at the pictures again I see the top tank has a different kind of cap. I do not know if that is original or something made after the war. Both tanks should use the same gas cap.

Hope that helps,

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 07, 2013, 12:39:27 AM

some disassembly of the M2 to change ideas

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/m2a1_210.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=216&u=15666821)

the rest of the engine, with the clutch bearing in a good condition

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/m2a1_410.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=217&u=15666821)


someone could answer this question? : The M15A1 were all nuts "Autocar" for the shields, is this normal?
on the assembly line was used  nut "Autocar" and "white" ?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 13, 2013, 05:58:19 AM

removal of tracks from M15

(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/m15a1_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=281&u=15666821)

arrival floor, seats  and front axle

(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/sam_4110.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=282&u=15666821)
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/pont_a10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=283&u=15666821)

Complete the puzzle slowly

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on October 15, 2013, 09:18:58 AM

Looking good!

Don g.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 15, 2013, 01:06:29 PM

hey Don

coming from you, that's a compliment.

I hope to get the same result as your project.

regards

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 20, 2013, 12:52:50 PM

today two news parts of puzzle

two doors

(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/sam_4111.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=289&u=15666821)

 prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 02, 2014, 04:36:36 AM

latest news for the M2 project

some parts arrived

brakes drums NOS
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/img_4525.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=483&u=15666821)
Wheel sterring
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/img_4526.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=484&u=15666821)
Rollers NOS
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/img_4227.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=485&u=15666821)

parts arrive slowly,

2015 is the startiing of the restoration

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on February 02, 2014, 11:20:41 AM

Parts, the fun part starts when you put them on. Just remember to take your time and do it right. Looking at your list of vehicles I would say you must have that figured out ;D Be sure and take lots of pictures.

Got to love Halftracks!

Don G,

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve-0 on February 02, 2014, 12:20:45 PM

looking good

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: supertrack on February 02, 2014, 04:46:44 PM

To much half track parts on your country !

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 07, 2014, 02:43:16 PM

Hey supertrack

you are well come to our country to make your purchases   ;)


Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 08, 2014, 02:00:30 PM

few parts
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/m2a1_510.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=496&u=15666821)
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/m2a1_610.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=497&u=15666821)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 01, 2014, 01:47:09 PM

ride full of surprises,
here is the discovery made ​​during a walk in the countryside, in a farm yard was this
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/treuil10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=515&u=15666821)
(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/img_4638.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=516&u=15666821)

a winch for half track  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: supertrack on March 04, 2014, 02:16:24 AM

To much durty , put it in my scrap land !

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 14, 2014, 01:57:28 PM

more parts

Régulator in the box

(http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/15/66/68/21/m2a1_511.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=546&u=15666821)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 23, 2014, 03:34:36 AM

Small comeback of room part, lamp holder wip

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5522.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=664&u=15666821)

Has what serve these parts?
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5523.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=665&u=15666821)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on July 23, 2014, 05:41:35 AM

Bottom one is part of a rifle rack. Piece on right is part of a grenade box or thompson box holder and two on left look like a first aid kit bracket. All are for a M16A1.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 24, 2014, 07:21:44 AM

Serieuses things are soon going to begin on the halftrack there is of the place in the garage  ;D

Here is the last project went out of the workshop :P

It just misses the B.O. in the guard

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 26, 2014, 09:19:00 AM

hey

At the beginning of the project M2 dismantling of the front axle
First surprise: split drums
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5527.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=671&u=15666821)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5529.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=673&u=15666821)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5528.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=672&u=15666821)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5530.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=674&u=15666821)
other surprise: pinion breaking, rollers and cups rust
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5531.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=675&u=15666821)

In simpler: replacement of all the rooms parts of the front axle.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve-0 on July 30, 2014, 12:43:02 PM

thats interesting . i have never seen one cracked before.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 03, 2014, 02:45:49 AM

Both brake drums are split   ::)

differential  :o
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/m2a1_110.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=678&u=15666821)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/m2a1_111.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=679&u=15666821)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on August 04, 2014, 11:16:32 AM

OOOOOHHHHHH MY >:( I've seendrums split on heavy trucks but that was from heavy appliction and heat. Thats just nasty!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 04, 2014, 11:44:24 PM

After the front axle, today analyse the gear box

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5810.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=680&u=15666821)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5811.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=681&u=15666821)
The power take-off
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5812.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=682&u=15666821)
the transfert case Pleasant surprise, parts are savable
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5813.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=683&u=15666821)
See the state of the roller of the axle
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5814.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=684&u=15666821)

See you soon for the continuation

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: O.D. HOG on August 05, 2014, 05:09:56 PM

OMG!!!
 :o

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 05, 2014, 11:29:04 PM

The dismantling continues
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5817.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=687&u=15666821)
In spite of the etat the dismantling is rather easy
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5819.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=689&u=15666821)
ohhh...  one cartridge in the gear box ??? 
It really served as target
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5818.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=688&u=15666821)

Cleaning the front axle
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/66/68/21/img_5820.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=690&u=15666821)

to be continued

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: andy on August 06, 2014, 06:48:51 AM

that cartridge looks like a dummy round, maybe 9mm? looking at the pic

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 06, 2014, 09:20:27 AM

yeh andy, is the 9mm dummy round  :)

Special gear box  ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 13, 2014, 11:37:44 AM

Today, assembly front axle

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/426298IMG5987.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=426298IMG5987.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on August 13, 2014, 01:31:51 PM

Wow, good job to come that far considering what you started with!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 13, 2014, 11:27:05 PM

Yes Don, it is necessary to begin with a piece ;)

Later be in the tour of the rear axle to be made look younger  :P

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 04, 2014, 01:16:00 AM

slow progress

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/207795IMG6219.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=207795IMG6219.jpg)

Shoes brakes before cleaning

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/678165IMG6222.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=678165IMG6222.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on October 04, 2014, 10:53:46 AM

Wow , your doing an amazing job! keep at it!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 05, 2014, 01:46:59 AM

Don,
Thank you for the compliment.

Assembly of the bearings, seals, and regulation lower

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/434865IMG6226.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=434865IMG6226.jpg)

The rear axle is dismounting the wreck M15A1 and wait for his youth cure  ;D

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/800887IMG6227.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=800887IMG6227.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 14, 2014, 11:18:27 AM

Comparison

-Before
(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/338637M2A1115.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=338637M2A1115.jpg)

-After
(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/387118IMG6249.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=387118IMG6249.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on October 14, 2014, 10:52:54 PM

Looking good!  Any progress is good progress.

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on October 22, 2014, 01:49:07 AM

Your doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work and keep those photos coming. ;D

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 22, 2014, 11:38:33 AM

Hey Steve

Thank you for the compliments, photos will follow the project

Regards

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 10, 2014, 11:22:32 PM

Today, removing parts from the wreck of M15A1.

the chassis is a heavily rusted some places

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/201309IMG6524.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=201309IMG6524.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/812371IMG6523.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=812371IMG6523.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/488047IMG6525.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=488047IMG6525.jpg)

some rust in the chassis
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/373037IMG6526.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=373037IMG6526.jpg)

The specific parts and pieces of good frame of M15A1 will be kept and stored

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 27, 2014, 12:46:25 PM

Little progress

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/161244IMG6884.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=161244IMG6884.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/125172IMG6885.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=125172IMG6885.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 15, 2015, 03:41:17 AM

Hey

Not much work on the M2 currently.
The reason is this:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/600932IMG7014.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=600932IMG7014.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/310505IMG7015.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=310505IMG7015.jpg)

Manufacture of cargo body for the GMC 352, a lot of sweat to the correct assembly

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 22, 2015, 12:23:36 AM

Hey

new parts arrived, wheels and rear propeller shaft
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/411839IMG7180.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=411839IMG7180.jpg)

All wheels manufacturer by Goodrich but one manufacturing FIRESTONE (see photos)
both are fabrications of war or only FIRESTONE?

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/228712IMG7183.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=228712IMG7183.jpg)
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/858613IMG7184.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=858613IMG7184.jpg)

Next operation, the return of the frame at home (650 miles)

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 16, 2015, 11:33:12 PM

the facelift rear axle to begin.

First surprise no oil in the bridge, just water.
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/571726IMG7393.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=571726IMG7393.jpg)

from the inside was lucky to stay oiling.
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/732320IMG7398.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=732320IMG7398.jpg)

the differential is not rusted and not broken,
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/391253IMG7394.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=391253IMG7394.jpg)

the dismantling of other items were done easily.
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/352577IMG7400.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=352577IMG7400.jpg)
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/481758IMG7417.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=481758IMG7417.jpg)

start cleaning
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/904246IMG7416.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=904246IMG7416.jpg)

Bomb Ordonance
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/344824IMG7412.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=344824IMG7412.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on April 17, 2015, 09:00:36 AM

Wow your doing a fantastic job. She'll be a beauty when your done!!!!!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on April 17, 2015, 07:14:39 PM

Nice work, I like the Firestone bogies.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 13, 2015, 11:52:01 PM

Yeah ................

My Halftrack arrived home last night in the rain.  :D

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/786072P8130567.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=786072P8130567.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/118848P8130575.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=118848P8130575.jpg)

In January the serious work will begin ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 30, 2015, 11:31:47 PM

disassembly of the body of M2  :)
discovery of hidden rust, bad condition the bracket  :o

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/534175IMG8255.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=534175IMG8255.jpg)

removal winch bracket still hiding rust

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/371337IMG8254.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=371337IMG8254.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/390121IMG8253.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=390121IMG8253.jpg)

Following the next episode

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on August 31, 2015, 08:31:37 AM

I've never seen front spring brackets like that. Also the early spring stop is still in place behind the right front rear spring mount. Looking forward to watching your progress. :)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 31, 2015, 11:46:02 AM

actually it's not common to find this assembly beginning of production.
 Often replaced during the life

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 06, 2015, 02:53:21 AM

Today,
the M2 standing on the carriage returned nice and dry in the Garage after 40 years spent in outdoor.

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/194936IMG8268.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=194936IMG8268.jpg)
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/384358IMG8269.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=384358IMG8269.jpg)

Many work on the frame;  rust, rust, and rust  No Stress, No panic

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/702386IMG8250.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=702386IMG8250.jpg)
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/968820IMG8249.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=968820IMG8249.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on September 06, 2015, 10:33:35 AM

Definitely got some rust damage. It will be fun to watch your progress!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on September 06, 2015, 08:10:53 PM

The good....you have a halftrack project!

The bad....it's time consuming and a burden on your wallet.

The ugly....sometimes it's worse than you think!

My frame was compromised from rust as well.  Had to get a donor frame to ensure the rest of the project had a sound foundation.  Check it closely and if you don't think it's sound, reinforce it or replace it.  Think of the weight of these things.

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on September 07, 2015, 12:06:36 PM

It looks like you have your work cut out for you. It will be good to see some pictures of your progress.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 07, 2015, 01:27:50 PM

promised, the pictures will follow

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 14, 2015, 02:10:07 PM

the disassembly the frame,  well ..... obviously the rust

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/144343IMG8301.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=144343IMG8301.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/223163IMG8306.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=223163IMG8306.jpg)

And rear suspension
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/thumbs/mini_721023IMG8276.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=721023IMG8276.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/695283IMG8277.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=695283IMG8277.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve-0 on September 15, 2015, 09:24:30 AM

thanks for the pics.

i think you will be ok with that frame.
once the body is on it you can't see any of that anyways.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 16, 2015, 12:47:22 PM

next  :D

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/426563IMG8313.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=426563IMG8313.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/845477IMG8314.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=845477IMG8314.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on September 16, 2015, 05:27:30 PM

The frame is looking great. The rust doesn't look bad at all. I like your frame dolly. Keep up the good work.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 24, 2015, 01:41:18 PM

end of dismantling
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/382306IMG8402.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=382306IMG8402.jpg)

Cutting the rear cross
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/408058IMG8404.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=408058IMG8404.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/249373IMG8405.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=249373IMG8405.jpg)

Puzzle ;-)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/927882IMG8406.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=927882IMG8406.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on September 24, 2015, 06:26:56 PM

WOW! :o That's one stripped down frame. That's the farthest I've seen one taken down to. You will need to cross measure certain points on your frame when putting it back together to make sure everything is square. We did this to Don's frame when splicing it back together.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on September 24, 2015, 07:20:03 PM

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/frame_13.jpg)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/frame_41.jpg)

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on September 25, 2015, 06:10:23 AM

Wow, definitely at the bottom now. You can only go forward from there. Nice work

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 25, 2015, 10:20:55 AM

At least no one will say that halftrack has not been dismantled completely  :P

pleasure to see dismantled

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: supertrack on September 25, 2015, 12:11:21 PM

best job you can make !

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 02, 2015, 02:58:04 PM

Disassembly of the rear axles 
jack 30 ton and heated to white to remove   :o
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/713023IMG8509T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=713023IMG8509T.jpg)

repair the winch lever
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/673519IMG8512T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=673519IMG8512T.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/184967IMG8513T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=184967IMG8513T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on November 03, 2015, 06:44:31 AM

Nice job taking those out. I did mine and i am happy to report
They go back together much easier

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 04, 2015, 12:28:33 AM

a left pane door arrived in the garage

Complete the puzzle slowly

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/207180IMG8505T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=207180IMG8505T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 05, 2015, 12:26:33 AM

Disassembly of the rear part of the chassis of the wreck,

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/864015IMG8529T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=864015IMG8529T.jpg)

welding the gearbox casing, now machining  :P
Then complete cleaning of the box for reassembly new gear

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/943929IMG8506T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=943929IMG8506T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on November 05, 2015, 09:04:23 AM

Wow very impressive. most people would have walked away from that halftrack. Very impressed with your efforts!!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 05, 2015, 12:44:26 PM

thank you Don,

Precisely, but Prestone is not like the others, he likes challenges. ;)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 07, 2015, 03:19:32 AM

a minute of silence for the death of this half track............  :'(

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/415463IMG8530T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=415463IMG8530T.jpg)

Now on his way to the birth of the M2 project   :D
much madness in perspective

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on November 07, 2015, 09:39:06 AM

It has to start somewhere. ;D Keep up the good work and continued progress.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 15, 2015, 02:52:08 AM

parts return sandblasting, the heavy work will start

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/387202M2A1331T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=387202M2A1331T.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/471031M2A1335T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=471031M2A1335T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 21, 2015, 03:08:39 PM

In 5 years the half track will be behind the column

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/937522IMG8855NBGB.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=937522IMG8855NBGB.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 27, 2015, 01:39:30 PM

continuation

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/274162IMG8878T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=274162IMG8878T.jpg)

Propeller shaft assembly, we must find the seal into the nut,  to find
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/311424IMG8883T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=311424IMG8883T.jpg)

a lot of damages  :o
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/561308IMG8884T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=561308IMG8884T.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/696936IMG8888T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=696936IMG8888T.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/744359IMG8893T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=744359IMG8893T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: scotty71 on December 27, 2015, 03:37:31 PM

Liberty engineering in the UK........

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on December 27, 2015, 04:27:11 PM

Wait?!  Is Dave back in business?  Does he have a new website?

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: scotty71 on December 27, 2015, 06:29:39 PM

Dave has had a serious medical condition so has not been contactable for a while.

No, he does not have a website.......yet.

These photos he sent to me when I was ordering some parts from him.

You will need to contact him via email.

The majority of Dave's parts are NOS and he still has a large range of parts that some of the other dealers do not have, that why I use him for the hard to get parts.

He's a great guy to deal with.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on December 27, 2015, 08:06:02 PM

I agree, he is tremendous to deal with.  I had heard that he was having medical issues so it's good to hear he's back in business to at least a small extent.  I hope I can meet him face to face on a trip to England in the near future.

-Tom

Apologies for the thread derail.  ;)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 28, 2015, 12:49:13 AM

wow, a gold mine .....   :o

I will contact and ask the price of my parts list.
thanks for the information

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 28, 2015, 09:07:00 AM

Stand by work in bogies, in response waiting for parts

dismantling of pedals, some blocked ........  :D
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/481929IMG8898T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=481929IMG8898T.jpg)

Cutting axle, rust as usual  ::)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/299601IMG8901T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=299601IMG8901T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 06, 2016, 01:49:20 PM

dismantling of the winch

start
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/274107M2A1162T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=274107M2A1162T.jpg)


(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/985091IMG9013T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=985091IMG9013T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/602834IMG9014T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=602834IMG9014T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/185964IMG9016T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=185964IMG9016T.jpg)

the current status

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/141407IMG9018T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=141407IMG9018T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on January 09, 2016, 07:43:40 AM

Those pedals look tough. Nice work on the winch maybe by the end of this summer I'll tear into mine.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: appel on January 14, 2016, 12:14:45 AM

Hello prestone. From where are you in belgium?
I am nearby hasselt and had two m2s converted to m2a1 original. I can help you with most of your questions. Your rear bumpers are not m4 but french replacements
Thanks gery

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 14, 2016, 12:53:19 AM

Hi Gery

it's good to know, opportunity to spend taking photos for details?


Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: appel on January 16, 2016, 11:04:03 AM

I sold them... but you find pictures om my facebook gery appeltans! From where are you

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 24, 2016, 01:30:12 AM

making a winch lever ball (thanks JML)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/263000IMG9005T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=263000IMG9005T.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/735134IMG9035T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=735134IMG9035T.jpg)

a lot of parts back sandblasting

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/293557IMG9042T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=293557IMG9042T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 27, 2016, 12:29:15 PM

today, start steering box  :P

 mix to steering M2 and M15  ;D

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/957970IMG9090T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=957970IMG9090T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 31, 2016, 11:51:29 AM

progress steering box

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/520942IMG9098T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=520942IMG9098T.jpg)
(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/771541IMG9099T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=771541IMG9099T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on January 31, 2016, 03:16:29 PM

It's amazing what is underneath all that dirt and grime!  Keep it up…you're making great progress…a little bit at a time!

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 03, 2016, 03:01:01 PM

new front cross

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/146763IMG9108T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=146763IMG9108T.jpg)
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/880317IMG9105T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=880317IMG9105T.jpg)

made pedal brake

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/870287IMG9097T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=870287IMG9097T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 08, 2016, 03:23:37 PM

next parts  ;)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/436105IMG9112T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=436105IMG9112T.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/389739IMG9115T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=389739IMG9115T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 10, 2016, 01:43:15 PM

Today

Made the rear crossbar
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/443720IMG9125T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=443720IMG9125T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/607226IMG9128T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=607226IMG9128T.jpg)


Dismantling of the front bumper, rust is present

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/584697IMG9129T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=584697IMG9129T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/377840IMG9136T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=377840IMG9136T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on February 10, 2016, 01:50:40 PM

Ouch Prestone…that doesn't look good.  But judging by the other work you've done on the restoration so far, I think this is within your capabilities.  Keep it up…and keep feeding us the pictures!

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 11, 2016, 06:01:14 AM

today,

extension frame for Winch

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/402112IMG9148T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=402112IMG9148T.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/980746IMG9141T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=980746IMG9141T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on February 11, 2016, 07:28:05 PM

The new parts look great.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 21, 2016, 02:33:38 AM

who know if there is a actual reference for the cup of the steering box?

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/228935IMG9120.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=228935IMG9120.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/572394IMG9119.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=572394IMG9119.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 22, 2016, 03:04:24 PM

Today: Brakes

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/766436IMG9195T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=766436IMG9195T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/886353IMG9197T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=886353IMG9197T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/481662IMG9198T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=481662IMG9198T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on February 22, 2016, 10:15:43 PM

I'm just amazed at your restoration!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 23, 2016, 03:32:38 AM

Hey Don

Why amazed ?? 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on February 23, 2016, 11:12:53 AM

Prestone most people would have junked half the stuff you have restored! Like I said I'm impressed. Keep up with the pictures I enjoy watching it come together!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 24, 2016, 12:18:41 AM

 storage in the shelf   :D

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/987862IMG9202T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=987862IMG9202T.jpg)

next parts .................

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on February 24, 2016, 08:11:53 AM

Quote

who know if there is a actual reference for the cup of the steering box?

The number I have on a package is G67-2100190.  IHC # 75084HA .  There were no numbers on mine either.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 26, 2016, 08:17:07 PM

Thanks yd328 for information  ;)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 29, 2016, 08:17:35 PM

Little question:

there is a difference between the clutch housings (see circle)
a What is this difference?

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/244891IMG9231T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=244891IMG9231T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on March 01, 2016, 05:56:27 AM

There would be a hose that goes from that grease zerk to the throw out bearing so you wouldn't have to pull the inspection cover to grease the throw out bearing.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 01, 2016, 07:16:11 AM

yess   

Does it exist a photo or reference to this hose ?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on March 01, 2016, 10:15:07 PM

Hi Prestone,
Your halftrack is coming along great! Here is a photo of the flex line inside of the bell housing. When we pulled Don's transmission it wasn't even connected hence the grease everywhere. The other end should connect to the bottom of the throwout bearing.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/100_5464.jpg)

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 02, 2016, 12:26:39 AM

Hi Steve

good news

the system is great.
This is the same style as the oil hose on GMC and MB?

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 04, 2016, 09:45:23 PM

provisional assembly clutch housing

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/768890IMG9245T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=768890IMG9245T.jpg)

Now the gearbox, repair by  welding of the rear axle support

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/523571M2A1325T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=523571M2A1325T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/623990IMG9254T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=623990IMG9254T.jpg)

cleaning

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/318591IMG9255T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=318591IMG9255T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/358615IMG9251T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=358615IMG9251T.jpg)

first train pinion and pinion rear

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/433912IMG9257T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=433912IMG9257T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/128748IMG9256T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=128748IMG9256T.jpg)

second train pinion

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/588931IMG9259T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=588931IMG9259T.jpg)

the gear box when it has been removed from M2

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/461990M2A1125T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=461990M2A1125T.jpg)

a photo to motivate and make progress  :P

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/617319M2A117T2.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=617319M2A117T2.jpg)


A look at this picture,

Prestone is a very sick for undertaking this project

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Darth_Kitten on March 05, 2016, 09:03:30 AM

"Prestone is a very sick for undertaking this project"


The way I look at it, is if you didn't do it, nobody else would have. So you've saved this M2 from the scrap heap.
Your hard work is paying off! Looks fantastic!
Mark

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: scotty71 on March 05, 2016, 09:50:56 AM

If you want to add  final detailing to your gearbox, I recently had some gearbox data plates done.

See thread - http://halftrackinfo.com/index.php?topic=1273.0

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on March 05, 2016, 01:35:53 PM

Prestone,
Nice work, you're moving right along.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 05, 2016, 01:38:16 PM

hi Scotty

i have data plate gear box

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/554102IMG9248.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=554102IMG9248.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 05, 2016, 02:49:39 PM

Today, I took care of the PTO.
 a mixture of two PTO to make.

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/550973M2A1121TM.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=550973M2A1121TM.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/574574M2A1126T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=574574M2A1126T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/645360IMG9269T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=645360IMG9269T.jpg)

a big cleaning, a shaft and gear change and is the result


(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/164835IMG9270T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=164835IMG9270T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on March 06, 2016, 06:47:49 AM

People have said it before but I'll say it again you really do amazing work keep the pics coming

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 06, 2016, 09:00:16 AM

thanks Emptyhead  ;)

Reassembly PTO on the gear box

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/168766IMG9272T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=168766IMG9272T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on March 06, 2016, 12:15:24 PM

Amazing work.   

Here is a photo of what I am pretty sure is the hose for the throwout bearing.  The previous owner had bought it but I have not hooked it up....
 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 06, 2016, 01:52:56 PM

thank you  67 tank for this information :)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 08, 2016, 12:15:31 PM

Transfert case, let's go  :P

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/853232IMG9289T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=853232IMG9289T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/214542IMG9288T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=214542IMG9288T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/899644IMG9286T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=899644IMG9286T.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/923257IMG9287T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=923257IMG9287T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: beerman on March 09, 2016, 01:58:20 PM

Looking good. May I ask how you are cleaning up the gears and shaft areas.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Torque on March 09, 2016, 04:00:56 PM

You are doing one of my favorite things, fixing stuff most people would throw away, good job.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on March 09, 2016, 07:29:23 PM

Nice work on cleaning up and repairing the gears and cases. They are certainly a mess.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 15, 2016, 01:53:53 AM

Dismantling the transfert box,

Good surprises, just a gear and bearings replaced.
Other parts are in very good condition.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/162362IMG9291T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=162362IMG9291T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/550446IMG9294T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=550446IMG9294T.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/567510IMG9293T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=567510IMG9293T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 16, 2016, 06:27:38 AM

cleaning transfert case

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/272152M2A1495T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=272152M2A1495T.jpg)^

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/272152M2A1495T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=272152M2A1495T.jpg)

and the gear

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/578518M2A1497T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=578518M2A1497T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on March 17, 2016, 04:24:37 PM

That looks like it cleaned up nicely.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 23, 2016, 12:45:47 AM

pending the missing pieces to the transfer case, preparation of small parts.

bearing steering coloon

disassembly

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/921099M2A1501T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=921099M2A1501T.jpg)

after cleaning

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/348726M2A1502T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=348726M2A1502T.jpg)

finish ready to be back

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/936452M2A1503T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=936452M2A1503T.jpg)

machining and implementation of a ring on the yoke, for seal oil

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/585866M2A1504T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=585866M2A1504T.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on March 26, 2016, 06:06:03 AM

Nice work I took my steering column and box apart a year ago.wasnt too bad.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 30, 2016, 10:21:33 AM

to fill the free time, making front bumper.  ;D

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/820738IMG9385.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=820738IMG9385.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/280943IMG9386.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=280943IMG9386.jpg)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on March 30, 2016, 01:56:13 PM

Nice! ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: dwhite on March 31, 2016, 07:56:31 AM

You're bumper looks really nice.  What size flat stock did you fabricate it from?  Or, was it fabricated from C-channel?

Dale

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 31, 2016, 08:58:04 AM

Thanks Dale

Yes it's fabricated from C-channel, special manufacture, thickness 1/4, no standart in Belgium

Detail rivet,

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/800802IMG9387T.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=800802IMG9387T.jpg)


Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on April 01, 2016, 06:03:20 AM

Great work on making that bumper, I like the rivets 8)

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on April 03, 2016, 09:10:04 AM

Nice work with the bumper fab.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 08, 2016, 11:46:14 PM

final rebuilt steering box

(http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/15/66/68/21/img_9412.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/700)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on April 10, 2016, 08:13:45 PM

Really awesome!!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 13, 2016, 09:23:31 AM

Hi Don

After work you've realized.

This compliment coming from you is an honor

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 19, 2016, 03:19:57 PM

Yesssssssssss, the parts for the idler came, the idler are completed.   ;D

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9614.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/722)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9613.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/721)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9615.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/723)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on July 20, 2016, 06:15:37 AM

Your progress and restoration work is amazing! Thanks for posting. I just want to mention that the upper steering column bearing is the same as a M35 duce and a half. There are quite a few parts that are interchangeable with the M35. Keep up the great work!

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 24, 2016, 08:28:39 PM

here the youngest is Finish 99%, after 5 years of work.
now full time on the Halftrack.

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9620.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/729)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on July 25, 2016, 05:16:19 AM

That looks great, I'm looking forward to your halftrack.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 08, 2016, 08:42:30 AM

Here we go again.  ;D

cleaning of the front suspension, bracket and shackle
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9719.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/757)

dismantling springs
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9720.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/758)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9718.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/756)

to be continued  :D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on August 08, 2016, 05:24:16 PM

There's a lot of junk between the leafs on the springs. A lot of work to disassemble and clean but worth it.
Nice work.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 11, 2016, 03:53:04 AM

the front springs are finished, now making the bushing

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9721.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/760)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on August 11, 2016, 09:36:26 PM

As always - Nice work. 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 21, 2016, 12:45:37 AM

for fun, trailer hook removal :P

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9725.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/766)

One piece of the puzzle more complete
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9726.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/767)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 24, 2016, 07:26:45 AM

Work today

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9813.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/779)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9811.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/777)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9812.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/778)

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9814.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/780)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 25, 2016, 09:06:07 AM

That's the next load to sandblasting and then will repair the chassis

(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/15/66/68/21/img_9815.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/781)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on August 28, 2016, 05:37:29 AM

Coming along prestone as always nice work.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 28, 2016, 05:41:40 AM

Hi Emptyhead

thank you for the compliments, you also do a great job

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 05, 2016, 01:59:24 PM

first shield  ;D

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9818.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/811)

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9817.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/810)

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9816.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/809)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 29, 2016, 02:03:32 PM

work becomes interesting and pleasant,
Soon start reassembling  ;D

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9913.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/815)

after painting

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9912.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/814)

First paint OD   :D

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_9911.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/813)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on October 09, 2016, 07:40:43 AM

Super job you are doing! She'll be an awesome halftrack when your done!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 13, 2016, 01:57:20 PM

back of the chassis after blasting

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0012.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/840)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 15, 2016, 11:29:09 PM

install rear cross member on the frame

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0013.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/841)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on October 16, 2016, 05:49:46 AM

Nice prestone.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 18, 2016, 01:40:53 PM

first parts in the frame  :D


(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0015.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/843)

(http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0014.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15666821/842)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on October 19, 2016, 06:49:36 PM

The rear cross member came out great. Keep up the good work. 8)

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: vj on October 20, 2016, 03:26:36 PM

Looks great     vj

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on October 23, 2016, 04:13:21 PM

It's nice to put parts back on to the frame. I have parts stil scattered all over the house and garage. Nice work on the crossmember.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 23, 2016, 11:40:23 PM

I have also parts stil scattered all over the garage ::)

each piece assembly gives courage

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 24, 2016, 11:25:43 PM

YESSSSSSSSSS
discover the true chassis number 7(9)13

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 25, 2016, 04:38:24 AM

pre-assembly of the whole front part, extension, bumper, cross-member,
Now riveting operation

(https://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0029.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/859)

(https://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0031.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/861)

(https://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/15/66/68/21/img_0030.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/860)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: big44maghunter on October 25, 2016, 12:56:43 PM

Great progress!  I'm looking forward to when I can start rebuilding mine after disassembly.   I've learned a lot from your progress.

Brad

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 18, 2016, 12:01:10 AM

The frame waiting for painting, :P

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0019.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/879)

Since it is ready it rains in Belgium  >:(

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on November 18, 2016, 03:59:29 PM

Now it rains....soon it will be snow!

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 19, 2016, 01:30:04 AM

Hope between the two having a little dry time

Pending work focuses on the dashboard and windscreen.

Everything is to rebuild except the windscreen, the dashboard received shrapnel, the upper armor is broken and bent.
It is necessary to be mad to restore this pile of scrap.
So this is confimer ........... I'm crazy

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0022.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/888)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0024.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/890)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0021.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/887)

There have been tenants

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0025.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/891)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on November 19, 2016, 07:00:39 AM

I think most here will agree with you on the crazy part ;D. You have been doing some good work there. Keep the pictures coming.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 19, 2016, 12:57:31 PM

Here is the continuation   ;D

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0112.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/894)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/892)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/893)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on November 20, 2016, 06:37:24 AM

Wow looks like you have a lot of work there.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on November 20, 2016, 07:03:04 AM

Certainly is look forward to when you have it cleaned and welded up.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on November 20, 2016, 12:41:56 PM

Quote from: prestone on November 19, 2016, 12:57:31 PM

Here is the continuation   ;D

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0112.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/894)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/892)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/893)

Worst part is I have scrapped out better ones.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 20, 2016, 02:27:19 PM

Steve

You would keep them for me  :D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 23, 2016, 01:42:25 PM

Today, painting of the chassis

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0115.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/897)

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0117.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/899)

Unpacking and cleaning idler brackets

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0114.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/896)

Test in the frame

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0116.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/898)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on November 23, 2016, 04:24:51 PM

Looks Great.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on November 23, 2016, 04:51:00 PM

Quote from: prestone on November 20, 2016, 02:27:19 PM

Steve

You would keep them for me  :D

I would have kept them if I had known someone wanted them.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on November 23, 2016, 07:04:58 PM

So awesome, you do great work!

Don G

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 27, 2016, 02:55:48 AM

Hey Don

It is the quality of the work realized on Zelda that gave me the desire to restore the M2
Many followed your work on Zelda and the result was surprising
It is enough to see the number of members pushing the detail very far on their halftrack

I think for several you have been "the example" :)


This is the beginning of the reassembly of the heavy parts stored in the shelves.

The rear axle

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0121.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/903)

The bogie support

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0120.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/902)

Manufacture of a new glove box, the dashboard is in progress

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0118.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/900)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 29, 2016, 03:05:16 PM

Home made bolt stop track idler shackle  :P

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0122.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/904)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: appel on January 06, 2017, 02:59:16 PM

Very nice work!!!
I am also restoring an m2 with skate rail. I am from limburg belgium. From where you?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 07, 2017, 04:04:55 AM

Thank   ;)

i am from province of Liege

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: appel on January 13, 2017, 03:16:19 AM

[
You dont have m4 bumpers but french rear m2 bumpers. They look a little bit like m4 but are not correct


quote author=prestone link=topic=638.msg3135#msg3135 date=1369462831]
hey supertrack

thank you for this information.

you still know everything about the details

Thank, Prestone
[/quote]

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 15, 2017, 12:46:36 AM

The year 2017 announcing well for the HT. :)

A lot of parts recover to complete the bogies

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0310.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/925)

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_0326.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/943)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on January 15, 2017, 10:31:32 AM

Your work is amazing!


Don G

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on January 15, 2017, 11:17:25 AM

Nice prestone I haven't even touched the bogeys yet jut the springs pockets for the idler and some of the idler wheel stuff. As always look forward to your progress

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on January 15, 2017, 05:18:49 PM

Thats a nice bunch of bogies, they should keep you busy for a while. Nice work

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 22, 2017, 03:29:38 AM

Thanks for congratulations

the road from finished is very very long ::)

Prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 04, 2017, 12:48:28 AM

manufacturing bushing front spring

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/20170110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/954)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/20170111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/955)

And news pins front spring

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/20170210.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/956)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 08, 2017, 01:37:39 PM

before and after

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/m2a1_310.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/963)

(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/15/66/68/21/img_4020.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/962)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on February 09, 2017, 12:08:03 AM

Incredible job on this project Prestone! Beautiful work!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on February 12, 2017, 06:19:44 AM

Nice work yet again

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 17, 2017, 09:05:54 PM

Manufacture of the new dashboard

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/4031_t10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/966)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/4035_t10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/967)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on February 18, 2017, 10:05:43 AM

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Keep up the good work!!

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 18, 2017, 02:16:31 PM

I hope that the final work will also be amazing    :D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 05, 2017, 02:27:34 PM

Job today  :)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4212.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/980)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4211.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/979)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4214.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/982)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on March 05, 2017, 02:42:57 PM

WOW!! What wonderful work you do. Keep it up Prestone!!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on March 05, 2017, 03:57:08 PM

Excellent

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 06, 2017, 02:41:30 PM

Emptyhead and Steve

The work is long to arrive at a correct result.
Currently, I am slowed by the lack of UNF screws that is not standard in europe.  >:(
I am looking for the dimensions of the shims placed between front axle and spring.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: beerman on March 06, 2017, 09:01:03 PM

I will fly home tomorrow and can take pictures and measurements of the shims for the front axle. I have my front axle off for repairs.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 07, 2017, 12:49:06 AM

Thanks Beerman  :)
I made the news shims, Super  ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: beerman on March 08, 2017, 04:43:39 PM

I am home now, so did you already make them or do you still need the measurements? As far as the nuts and bolts you need , come up with  a list and I am willing to help you get what you need.
Thanks, Jeff

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 09, 2017, 02:17:51 PM

Hi Beerman

Yes, the dimensions always interest me.  ;D
And if possible a photo of the thickness  ;)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on March 12, 2017, 05:44:30 AM

Wish I could help but haven't gotten that far. Looks sweet

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: beerman on March 12, 2017, 07:06:57 PM

http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=4102&page=1

Ok here are a few pictures I took. I had to retake them all with my phone, my home computer modem went  out. If there is any other measurements you need let me know. Sorry for the long delay.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 14, 2017, 02:27:47 PM

Thank you very much for the dimensions.
Now they have to be made  ;D

thank Beerman

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 22, 2017, 01:34:43 PM

 From various parts  :geek:


(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4217.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/986)

Exhaust pipe N.O.S
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4218.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/987)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4216.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/985)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 13, 2017, 01:54:01 PM

Paint of frame  :D

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4312.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1016)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4311.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1015)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4313.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1017)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4314.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1018)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on April 13, 2017, 02:39:41 PM

WOW, very nice work!!! It's looking like something again. It's always nice when you are putting stuff back together again. Keep up the good work Prestone.

Steve A. ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on April 13, 2017, 09:18:36 PM

Nice work! Looks like it is about time to flip it over.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 13, 2017, 11:20:47 PM

Thank you for the compliments,

The paint standardizes and allows to see all the small details, it is really nice to see the chassis in this state.
Compared to the CCKW GMC, it is precisely to find all the smallest accessories the most difficult and yet that is all the difference.

Exactly, it's time to return it, maybe this weekend

You have LOT of luck in the states, you have plenty of halftrack parts, here everything has been scrapped.

When I look at the parts available in sales in the United States, it makes you want to buy, unfortunately the transport costs stopped immediately envy.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on April 15, 2017, 05:27:45 AM

It looks great,its good to see it starting to come together 8).  I thought there may have been a lot of parts there, too bad thry get scrapped.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 15, 2017, 12:59:32 PM

Today was the great day.
The halftrack turns to be again and definitely in the right direction.

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn23.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1021)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn22.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1020)

And then, work can continue

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn24.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1022)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Smadge on April 15, 2017, 06:00:10 PM

Looks great!!!!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on April 15, 2017, 06:21:11 PM

Great job Prestone!!! Looks fantastic.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on April 16, 2017, 05:29:44 AM

You and Dons work alway impress me. Keep it up.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 18, 2017, 11:57:49 PM

Need information about the idler ..

Is it normal to have lateral play on the axes ?? About 1/8 "

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn27.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1025)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn28.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1026)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn21.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1019)

Or do you need a shim ?
What tolerance have you on your Halftrack ?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on April 19, 2017, 05:02:40 AM

IMO, That is too much slop. You want it as tight as you can get it without binding. Other wise the whole hub will be working back and forth.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on April 21, 2017, 11:50:03 AM

I had the same issue with mine and shimmed them.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 25, 2017, 01:20:16 PM

Weight gain: two NOS sprockets
True strokes of luck to have found them

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/thumbn19.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1011)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on April 25, 2017, 03:47:46 PM

Pretty dang nice!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 02, 2017, 11:39:42 PM

Rent of coins found on the Ciney stock exchange

A pair of reservoir cap Nos
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4316.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1028)

Filter Nos below dash board
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/66/68/21/img_4315.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1027)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on May 03, 2017, 06:01:18 AM

Nothing like some good swap meet finds. Great job!!

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on May 03, 2017, 07:55:21 AM

Quote

Rent of coins found on the Ciney stock exchange

 ;D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 04, 2017, 02:22:08 PM

sorry

Rent of PARTS found on the Ciney stock exchange   :P

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 16, 2017, 11:53:21 PM

To answer the MP,

Not much work done on HT, there is work in the house, you have to make fun my wife   ::)

In September the work resumes 8)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on July 20, 2017, 11:33:13 PM

If mama is not happy........nobody is happy!

Don G

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 29, 2017, 10:59:13 PM

Mounting of pendulums and idlers

It is nice to work with new parts and that there is only assembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn43.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1132)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn41.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1130)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn42.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1131)

Gift of a friend, a pair of complete door :cheers:

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170719.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1133)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on July 30, 2017, 06:52:01 AM

Very Nice, that looks great. Thats a good friend to give you the door, they are hard to find.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 30, 2017, 08:21:45 AM

Recovery of axes of suspension,
Radical method, to the press it does not move

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn46.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1137)

Nice surprise the axes are new and not use by the time.

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn45.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1136)

Cleaning of new spring supports

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn47.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1138)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn48.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1139)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 30, 2017, 08:25:06 AM

For YD328

Yes it is a very good friend, the doors served as decoration on the walls of its garage.
And in addition it has no HT  :D

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on July 30, 2017, 11:45:45 AM

Nice friend.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 02, 2017, 04:54:22 AM

A small part to change, the rehostat of the electric brake, have has as much work as on a big piece

At first, say presentable

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn58.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1152)

At the end of dismantling. . . there's work

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn57.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1151)

Beginning of the dismantling of the box lid, having served longer ant shelter than oil mixer

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn55.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1148)

The spiders went through there

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn53.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1145)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn56.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1150)

 And there are the snails, and we will dare say that we do not have green vehicles

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn54.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1147)

Courage on it

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 04, 2017, 01:58:51 PM

Reassembly after sandblasting and painting of the electric brake

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn64.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1162)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn65.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1163)

Sandblasting and reassembly of the box.
The result will be fun to see

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn67.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1165)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn68.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1166)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn66.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1164)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on August 04, 2017, 02:08:09 PM

Nice job! Quite a transformation.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tapper02 on August 04, 2017, 02:26:48 PM

Yes, very impressive.  Nice to see this halftrack coming back to life a piece at a time.

-Tom

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Smadge on August 04, 2017, 03:37:59 PM

An amazing job!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on August 05, 2017, 09:05:39 AM

Wow, that is great work.  8)

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on August 06, 2017, 04:45:43 AM

Always look forward to your post thanks

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on August 06, 2017, 09:25:07 AM

Awesome - keep the photos coming

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 08, 2017, 02:29:03 AM

Thank you all for your compliments

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 09, 2017, 02:12:35 PM

Manufacture of a new axis

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn71.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1172)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn70.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1171)

Dismantling of axes before sending to sand blasting

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn72.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1173)

Wear shoes ....... very used

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn73.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1174)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 11, 2017, 12:23:57 AM

In order to vary the work, the idea of restoring the generator is not bad
It was a long time ago that she did not turn

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170811.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1180)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170813.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1182)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170814.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1183)

Traces of the former inhabitants

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170812.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1181)

Completely dismantle, direction sand blast

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170815.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1184)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 13, 2017, 11:52:10 PM

Return of sandblasting of a piece lot followed by rustproofing

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn82.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1193)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn79.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1188)

When it's tidy, the impression of being at the piece store

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn85.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1196)

Wheel reassembly test

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn81.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1192)

Crab assembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn83.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1194)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/thumbn84.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1195)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: RB-058 on August 14, 2017, 01:35:49 AM

Great job Prestone!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 24, 2017, 01:03:02 AM

Continuation of generator

Cleaning of the coil

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170823.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1204)

 Reassembled, red wires replaced, see next picture

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170821.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1202)

Reassembly of flanges with new bearings

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170822.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1203)

Almost finished, lacks the data plate and the protective cover

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170824.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1205)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on August 24, 2017, 10:02:48 AM

Nice job Prestone. Looks great.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 26, 2017, 12:28:03 AM

Return of sandblasting and painting of body parts

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170827.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1209)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170826.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1208)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170828.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1210)

Wheel nuts  :P

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170829.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1211)

Replacement of axes and wear pads on arms

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170830.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1212)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170831.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1213)

Sandblasting wheels   16x :front: :front: :front:

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170832.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1214)

.Wheel assembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170833.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1215)

Unpacking seal oil

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170834.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1216)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170835.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1217)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170836.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1218)

Lubrication of bearings

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170837.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1219)

Following the next episode   :)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on August 27, 2017, 06:03:09 AM

Cool

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 27, 2017, 11:58:35 PM

home made nut for assemby bogies  ;D

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170838.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1223)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Hammerhead on September 04, 2017, 08:01:12 AM

Fantastic level of restoration!  It's been fascinating watching your progress.  What amazing talent you have!!  The two CCKW's looked incredible too! 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: R.E.Co. on September 04, 2017, 11:15:52 PM

I seriously amazes me how everything you start with looks like junk and rust and then you make it into museum quality after you're done with it, absolutely fantastic work!!! You make the process look easy even though it is far from it.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 05, 2017, 01:59:42 PM

bogies assembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170842.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1227)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170843.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1228)

new brake line

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170841.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1226)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170839.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1224)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170840.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1225)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 06, 2017, 06:32:47 AM

today, engine output
followed by complete disassembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170720.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1231)

followed by complete disassembly

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170844.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1229)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170910.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1230)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on September 06, 2017, 04:17:19 PM

Great work 8). Everything looks great.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 24, 2017, 01:01:47 PM

reassembly of rear springs

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170914.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1235)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170915.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1237)

Complete disassembly, renovation of shock absorbers and filling with fresh oil

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170917.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1239)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170916.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1238)

Final assembly of crankcase shield

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170918.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1240)

Fixing the tie rods of the idler wheel

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170920.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1242)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 27, 2017, 01:22:51 PM

manufacture of winch brackets
mounting on the chassis

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170926.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1249)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170924.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1247)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170927.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1250)
(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/66/68/21/20170925.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1248)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 21, 2017, 09:57:58 PM

work for the winter

the engine block is back from rectification  :)


(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171010.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1253)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171011.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1255)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171012.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1256)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Smadge on October 22, 2017, 06:24:19 AM

Looks great.  I'll be sending my engine to the shop next week. Thanks for the progress posts!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on October 22, 2017, 03:52:41 PM

Looks great Prestone. Keep up the good work. If you need a gasket set for the engine I sell them. All the gaskets are new made.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 24, 2017, 10:40:47 AM

 New back a small piece of .... weight

The shaft between box and rear axle, nice to unwrap

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20170910.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1259)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171013.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1257)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171014.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1258)

Also the rear wheel cylinders

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171016.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1261)

The puzzle is complete quite quickly for the moment

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: RB-058 on October 24, 2017, 02:11:00 PM

That is beautiful! Still in the original crate!! Well done and your progress looks great Prestone!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on October 31, 2017, 02:40:45 PM

rear brake  ;)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171020.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1265)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171021.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1266)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on October 31, 2017, 08:58:48 PM

Very Nice

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 02, 2017, 01:12:02 PM

Start assembly engine

news Valves and springs

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1267)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171113.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1270)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171112.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1269)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1268)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 02, 2017, 01:33:49 PM

reassembly of the clutch bell, front support, and dumper

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171115.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1276)

cleaning engine accessories

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171116.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1277)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171117.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1278)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171114.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1275)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on November 03, 2017, 06:01:36 AM

Nice work Prestone, keep the pictures coming.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on November 08, 2017, 09:35:21 AM

Love watching your rebuild, awesome work! Keep the pictures coming!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 10, 2017, 10:32:39 AM

Thank you Don and Gary for your compliments.

at the moment the work is a bit slow on the HT, there is work to do in the house for my wife :-)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on December 10, 2017, 12:56:07 PM

We all know that feeling.  They just don't have their priorities in order ;D.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 27, 2017, 11:13:48 PM

Back in the garage ;-)
Mounting test of the French hydrovac, for the location of the brackets

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn13.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1313)

Setting up the rear supports of the body

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1312)

Santa claus brought a pair of windshields

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn14.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1314)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on December 27, 2017, 11:25:13 PM

Looks great prestone. If my original hydrovac ever fails I will go with a similar set up. Keep up the great work.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 28, 2017, 01:28:08 PM

today, set up sprockets

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn15.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1315)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn16.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1316)

begins to look like a HT  :)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 30, 2017, 03:06:03 PM

wouaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah  thanks  santa Claus

received six pistons and one carburator

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171213.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1319)

pistons rings set

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171215.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1321)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171211.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1317)

Piston ..... White

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171214.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1320)

Cleaning

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20171212.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1318)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on December 30, 2017, 04:04:45 PM

Wow - good for you! You must’ve been a lot nicer than I was. I was hoping for half track parts but all I got was a horse and he got away. At least I’m assuming someone gave me horse, just going by what I found in my Christmas stocking. Have a safe & happy New Year Prestone!
Jon

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on December 31, 2017, 07:03:50 AM

Very nice prestone

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on December 31, 2017, 08:21:33 AM

Looks like Prestone was a good boy!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on December 31, 2017, 11:53:52 AM

it was rather my son who had pity on his father.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on December 31, 2017, 05:27:34 PM

What a wonderful son you have! ;D

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 02, 2018, 01:16:34 PM

news pistons in the block

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn19.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1325)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn17.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1323)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn18.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1324)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 03, 2018, 01:13:22 PM

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1327)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180113.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1329)

New distributor

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180117.jpg)[/url

Install head cylinder

[url=https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1331](https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180115.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1333)

little repair on the flywhell

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180112.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1328)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1326)

Water pump

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180119.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1335)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180118.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1334)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Smadge on January 03, 2018, 04:06:39 PM

Prestone,

What kind and how much grease are you going to put in the water pump bearing section?

Thanks and your project looks great!

Paul

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on January 03, 2018, 04:15:09 PM

Your engine is looking great Prestone. It's about ready for paint. Keep up the great work!!

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 04, 2018, 02:28:07 PM

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180123.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1340)

package received this morning

engine paint, the result is nice to watch ;-)
I have doubts about the color of the oil filter, Gray or red ????

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180120.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1337)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180121.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1338)

layer of paint on the front of the chassis to place the engine

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180122.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1339)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: col.halftrack on January 05, 2018, 08:45:54 AM

I believe the oil filter housing would be:
 If short DeLuxe - Red
 If tall Mil Senior - Black
 If engine has been government rebuilt most likely no matter what style it would be green with a red dot applied to the lid.

I do have decals for all White DT ACC half-tracs  (coolant, air and oil filter) except the short DeLuxe those are in the works.
 Kevin

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 07, 2018, 01:08:51 PM

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180124.jpg)[/url

repair water pump

[url=https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1346](https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180125.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1345)

monting in engine

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180126.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1347)

cleaning manifold

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180131.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1352)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180130.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1351)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180127.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1348)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180128.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1349)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180129.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1350)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Dave65 on January 07, 2018, 02:13:39 PM

Lookin great Prestone!  cant wait to see her all done and drivin down the road

Dave

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 09, 2018, 03:26:53 PM

mounting generator

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180133.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1354)

new manifold  8)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180132.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1353)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on January 10, 2018, 06:14:53 AM

Nice work Prestone, the engine looks great.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 10, 2018, 02:55:59 PM

New radiator in the box

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180136.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1359)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180134.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1357)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180135.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1358)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 13, 2018, 01:39:10 PM

Installation of the radiator.

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180138.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1361)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180137.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1360)

Let's change the register, return on the rear train.
As the axes of the rear arms have been changed, as much replace the rings in their support.

Dismantling, a little tool, a big blow of mass and it 's out.

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180139.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1362)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180143.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1366)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180142.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1365)

Laying new rings, inverse method less brutal

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180140.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1363)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on January 13, 2018, 08:26:21 PM

Nice job Prestone!! It's looking like a halftrack again. Keep up the great work!! ;D

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on January 14, 2018, 07:06:20 AM

Nice prestone.where do you guys find all this stuff still in crate must still be stash’s in bunkers over there.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 14, 2018, 02:49:55 PM

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180144.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1367)

It looks all stuck between the two GMCs

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180145.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1368)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on January 14, 2018, 10:50:36 PM

Sure looks small squeezed in their.  ;)

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 20, 2018, 01:40:57 PM

set up for testing the rear arms

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180146.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1369)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: RB-058 on January 20, 2018, 02:22:07 PM

Nice welds!!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 23, 2018, 02:30:24 PM

The parts of the rear train are grouped together for the assembly, missing a layer of paint

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180153.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1376)

Still cutting pieces, say a little too .... rusty

Both radiator tie rods, Before.

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180154.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1377)

After

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180155.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1378)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on January 23, 2018, 03:13:35 PM

Absolutely wonderful Prestone. You are truly an artist with metal. 

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 23, 2018, 03:24:16 PM

steve, thanks for the compliments

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on January 24, 2018, 08:12:39 AM

Awesome job. She’s going to be one sweet halftrack. You are to be complimented

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 24, 2018, 02:57:40 PM

Hi Don

I hope to have a final result worthy of Zelda

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 27, 2018, 03:30:51 PM

mounting bogies, still a few more kilos

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/11/01/47/40/20180110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/11014740/504)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on January 28, 2018, 06:51:14 AM

Excellent work

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on January 30, 2018, 07:29:58 AM

You've done a lot of work. It looks great.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 30, 2018, 02:24:34 PM

little détail

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180160.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1384)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180161.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1385)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on February 03, 2018, 06:54:46 PM

That's pretty cool. 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on February 04, 2018, 06:50:02 AM

Nice prestone.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 05, 2018, 12:53:33 PM

Work of the day: Fuel pump

The pump selected at the start of the operation,

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180212.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1388)

After cleaning

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180211.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1387)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180214.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1390)

has its final place

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180213.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1389)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on February 06, 2018, 12:02:35 AM

That pump's pretty enough to display on the mantle! Great job, as always Prestone.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 06, 2018, 02:23:43 PM

Thanks for the compliments, they make you happy

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on February 18, 2018, 12:00:46 AM

As if by logic, after the fuel pump it is the carburetor's turn to undergo a clown cure

The official appointed at the start of the operation

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180219.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1399)

On the way for swimming

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180215.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1395)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180220.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1400)

Then let's tackle one of the favorite passes of the Halftrack owners ... the renovation of the hinges

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180217.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1397)

Small assembly for drilling recalcitrant axes

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180218.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1398)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180216.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1396)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on February 18, 2018, 06:23:02 AM

Prestone you have all the fun stuff.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 12, 2018, 02:23:09 PM

Spring is at the door, so the pieces are bouncing in the garage

The arrival of a brand new gear lever.

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180311.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1405)

unpacking is done, accompanied by a good beer

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180312.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1406)

And that's a nice gear lever

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180310.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1404)

Shelf release from another package

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180314.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1408)

Opening and discovering a complete set of box seal

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180313.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1407)

It is time to get out the box of the shelf, as the bearings are also found

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180315.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1409)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on March 12, 2018, 03:51:24 PM

You'll need plenty of those good beers for the work coming up!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on March 13, 2018, 02:43:56 PM

Awesome work as per usual! You are a master!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 18, 2018, 11:13:28 AM

Little advance of the we

Unpacking and cleaning the rear drive shaft

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn25.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1412)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn24.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1411)

And that's all new

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn26.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1413)

Complete disassembly of the thrust plate for a refurbishment

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn27.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1414)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn23.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1410)

Discovery during my walks, a fire extinguisher

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/20180316.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1415)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on March 18, 2018, 02:55:41 PM

Very nice Prestone. That jackshaft is pretty enough to put on the mantle.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: steve1973 on March 18, 2018, 02:59:36 PM

You find some of the neatest assortment of NOS parts. I drool every time I see all the new stuff you get. It is like Christmas each time you post. ;D Keep up the good work.

Steve A.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 19, 2018, 03:17:53 PM

Following transmission shafts, it is the turn of the front axle and the winch to go to the bench.

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn28.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1417)

Cleaning a differential for the front axle, remember the deck was raised empty

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn29.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1418)

For purists beer is at hand for the eventual case of depression

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on March 31, 2018, 11:55:18 PM

Nothing better than a picture to describe the current state of the M2

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn31.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1421)

Next step, finishing and assembly of the gearbox and motor start

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on April 01, 2018, 06:35:15 AM

Looking good

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 21, 2018, 01:32:04 PM

Back-to-work

Reassembling the transfer and its two 106-needle gears

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn55.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1456)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn56.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1457)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn59.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1460)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn58.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1459)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn57.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1458)
clutch assembly

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn60.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1461)

Reproduction of a winch control mounting screw

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn61.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1462)

mounting screw

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn62.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1463)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on May 21, 2018, 05:57:11 PM

It looks great Prestone. Like a brand-new half track!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on May 22, 2018, 06:19:34 PM

Looking good Prestone, you are moving right along.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: coreyelliott on May 24, 2018, 02:06:09 PM

Your halftrack looks way nicer than it would have when it came off the assembly line!  :o

Great work!

Corey

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 24, 2018, 02:13:55 PM

thank  Corey

for so many compliments, I try to do my best

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on May 24, 2018, 02:51:10 PM

Quote from: prestone on May 24, 2018, 02:13:55 PM

thank  Corey

for so many compliments, I try to do my best

It certainly shows!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on May 26, 2018, 09:33:47 PM

Quality work Sir! She’s really coming together!

Don G

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 06, 2018, 01:04:06 PM

finish gear box and painting

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn64.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1465)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn68.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1470)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn67.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1469)

mounting in the frame

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn65.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1466)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn63.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1464)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/66/68/21/thumbn66.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1467)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 67tank on June 06, 2018, 08:09:53 PM

Beautiful.  Well done as always. 

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on June 10, 2018, 05:20:25 AM

Excellent

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 14, 2018, 11:46:40 PM

After mounting the gearbox, it is the turn of the exhaust line to take its place

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1471)

Reproduction and test of the output medium

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1472)

Test for the fun of the first body part

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1473)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 17, 2018, 12:54:33 PM

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn15.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1476)

Having received the stuffing box jam, it is the turn of the hand brake disc to take its place and the drive shaft.

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn14.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1475)

Replacement of the tubes of the pedestals, fun part

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn13.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1474)

Radiator shielding preparation

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn17.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1478)

Try for fun

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn16.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1477)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: coreyelliott on June 18, 2018, 10:44:20 PM

Love the pictures!  Great progress!

Corey

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 22, 2018, 12:41:31 PM

Setting up the grille

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2011.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1480)

Repairing hood locks, a cheerful thing that changes the heavy

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2012.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1481)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: 8683jb on June 22, 2018, 12:52:49 PM

It is a cheerful thing - once you get them apart!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on June 29, 2018, 12:08:16 AM

Entering some pieces

Brand new air filter despite very deceptive appearances,


(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2013.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1483)

New upper hose also, I had forgotten in the reserves

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2014.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1484)

Return of a beautiful dashboard

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/orca-i10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1482)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 02, 2018, 11:28:58 PM

for the fun test of the instruments

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/receiv12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1488)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/receiv11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1487)

Sandblast and paint firewall

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn19.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1495)

Mounting

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn20.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1496)

for pleasure, assembly test

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn28.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1504)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn29.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1505)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Outsider on July 03, 2018, 04:56:48 AM

Ahh...The re-installation of body parts. Now the fun really begins as it starts to look more and more like a halftrack again. Great work.

Steve

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on July 04, 2018, 01:33:42 PM

It's nice to see the cab going together 8)

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: emptyhead on July 08, 2018, 05:19:04 AM

Nice work on the firewall I seen the before pics and it came out nice

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 22, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

State of progress.

Painting the back of the chassis.
Beginning of shielding plates.


(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn31.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1509)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn32.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1510)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn33.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1511)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Selliott on July 22, 2018, 11:33:30 PM

Looking great Prestone!   Keep up the good work and keep those pics coming, we are keeping them to look at as we build “Lucky 13”!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on July 25, 2018, 08:05:34 PM

Awesome work as always!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on July 26, 2018, 02:35:43 PM

Thanks for the compliments, there is still a lot of work.

it's a crazy job to completely redo a Halftrack.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Monkeypirate on July 30, 2018, 10:04:05 PM

The depths you have gone to to rebuild your track are incredible. I look forward to the completed product!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 02, 2018, 12:21:51 AM

sandblast / repair /mouting  frame winshield

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/20180711.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1514)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/20180712.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1515)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 12, 2018, 03:39:56 AM

door assembly   ;D

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2016.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1519)

hood latch, repair and mounting

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2017.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1520)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on August 13, 2018, 09:08:49 AM

Awesome work as always!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on August 15, 2018, 11:51:32 PM

Back up for fun

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/m2a1_810.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1521)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/thumbn31.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1509)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Selliott on August 16, 2018, 09:58:22 PM

What a difference! Keep moving forward....

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on September 03, 2018, 12:26:37 PM

door assembly

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2016.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1519)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 02, 2020, 03:14:11 PM

First picture new year 2020

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/receiv16.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1548)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: mfrance on January 02, 2020, 11:26:48 PM

Question couple posts up is 1st picture unrestored is m3 sides

Restoration shows m2 sides?
Am I Missing something?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 02, 2020, 11:36:42 PM

you haven't missed anything, just a lack of observation ;-)

It is an M2 modified by French gendarmerie, different shields.

now it is restored original M2

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: WayOffTrack on January 03, 2020, 12:35:42 PM

Beautiful workmanship. :)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Tuur on January 06, 2020, 12:56:13 PM

Amazing work! where in belgium are you located?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on January 07, 2020, 07:06:37 AM

Looks great

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on January 08, 2020, 11:47:25 PM

Other homemade
Rear bumper

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/receiv19.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1551)

(https://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/receiv20.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1552)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 03, 2020, 01:40:03 PM

mounting the track

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/20200311.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1556)

installed the hood

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/img-2019.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1554)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: coreyelliott on April 03, 2020, 02:00:53 PM

Very nice!  Progress!

Corey

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: RB-058 on April 03, 2020, 02:31:23 PM

Congrats Prestone! Tracks, isn't that a cue for a celebration beer? (we should celebrate more if it comes with beer!)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: Smadge on April 03, 2020, 02:41:53 PM

Excellent progress!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spillmk1 on April 03, 2020, 04:30:19 PM

Great job!!

Keith

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: yd328 on April 04, 2020, 05:29:59 AM

Looks good, now you can take a short ride.

Gary

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on April 30, 2020, 04:47:34 AM

finally found front axle wheel shafts
disassembly and cleaning

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/95014010.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1562)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/95462810.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1563)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/94881810.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1565)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/95251310.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1566)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/94884210.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1564)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/94872910.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1561)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: spec4don on May 02, 2020, 08:12:57 AM

Outstanding work as always!

Don G.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on May 30, 2020, 03:30:23 PM

last part arrival in home

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f72/15/66/68/21/20200513.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1570)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: R.E.Co. on May 31, 2020, 05:10:24 PM

Looks like mine! Very nice!

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 05, 2023, 11:46:51 PM

https://servimg.com/view/15666821/1593

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: InterM5A1 on November 06, 2023, 01:49:46 AM

Very nice halftrack !! Saw it in Nieuwmoer, Belgium 2 weeks ago.

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 06, 2023, 02:30:26 PM

You participed Operation Pheasant ?

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: InterM5A1 on November 07, 2023, 01:53:17 AM

I was asked last minute to participate with a halftrack into the German Camp ...
But due insurrence problems for tracked vehicles it was unfortenately not possible...
So I came sundaymorning incognito as a civilian... ;)

Title: Re: M2 in the Belgium
Post by: prestone on November 09, 2023, 10:57:48 AM

Ok, donc nous avons du se croiser