Author Topic: My M2A1 Halftrack Improvements (Read 10586 times)

steve1973 · « **on:** April 05, 2014, 03:40:11 AM »

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.

steve1973 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2014, 03:47:04 AM »

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.

I have only one week left to get the track ready for Tower Park.

Steve A.

steve-0 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2014, 09:44:49 PM »

steve
your halftrack looks great!!!

you and all the other members here have made this a very fun site.

Darth_Kitten · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2018, 10:29:31 PM »

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

Quote from: steve1973 on April 05, 2014, 03:47:04 AM

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. I have only one week left to get the track ready for Tower Park.

Steve A.

steve1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2018, 06:59:44 PM »

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.

Darth_Kitten · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2018, 07:59:41 PM »

Thanks Steve!

steve1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2021, 12:57:57 PM »

Made some updates to my list. Enjoy!!

Steve A.

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