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pictures of your halftrack => post updates on the progress of your restoration => Topic started by: steve1973 on April 05, 2014, 03:40:11 AM
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Well, I thought I would post everything I have done to ma M2A1 halftrack thus far. Most of my postings in what I call halftrack improvements that I have done over on the G503 site so I have compiled a list of links to those posts. Unlike many of you who are doing a frame off resteration, all of which are doing a fantastic job, I'm doing mine in baby steps. But I am learning a lot from Don and his restoration over the past 3+ years that includes what to do and what not to do. Thanks Don. ;D I try and plan my projects for winter so I can have fun in the summer. Every one on this site and the other have been very helpful over the years and I wouldn't be where I am today if it were not for you! Thanks! Got to love the computer and internet for that! Also, want to thank steve-0 for this site. It has been a big help along the way.
Anyway, here is the list.
New halftrack Arrives
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=186093
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=186259
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=186443
New Front Tires
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=190214
Snow Day
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=201620
Halftrack Photos
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=193915
Halftrack Progress
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=193160
At the Scales
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=191871
Halftrack Winch
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=206173
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=216630
First Car Show
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=205821
Floor Board Repaint
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=204198
Transmission Rebuild
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=202944
Front Axle Maintenance
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=212293
Halftrack Improvements 2
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=217204
Clutch Problems
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=224478
Now that I have this post I can continue on this with future posts and projects.
Steve A.
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After the convention last summer I decided to take the rear bumpers off and repair some bad spots in them. This also gave me the opertunity to sandblast and paint them. I just finished installing them yesterday along with new mud flaps I got from SOS MV. The afternood was nice so I took the track for a spin before heading home. ;D I have only one week left to get the track ready for Tower Park.
(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1633.JPG)
Steve A.
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steve
your halftrack looks great!!!
you and all the other members here have made this a very fun site.
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Steve,
I just got a set of mudflaps from Beechwood, and they also included some brads and washers. How exactly do theses install behind the bumper. Should there be a metal plate that you "rivet" to the mudflap and then bolt up?
Thanks,
Mark
After the convention last summer I decided to take the rear bumpers off and repair some bad spots in them. This also gave me the opertunity to sandblast and paint them. I just finished installing them yesterday along with new mud flaps I got from SOS MV. The afternood was nice so I took the track for a spin before heading home. ;D I have only one week left to get the track ready for Tower Park.
(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1633.JPG)
Steve A.
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So the mud flaps do not have mounting holes already in them. the way my bumpers are there is a 3/16-1/4" gap that the mud flaps go into. I held the mud flaps in place and marked the holes. I then removed the mud flaps and punched holes using a punch set I got from Harbor Freight. I then installed the mud flaps and used some fender washers to make a tight fit. We did Zelda the same way. Hope this helps.
Steve A.
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Thanks Steve!
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Made some updates to my list. Enjoy!!
Steve A.