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Smadge

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M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« on: May 17, 2016, 04:56:26 PM »
Folks, I had my HT (ser# M2 232) delivered last month and i'm looking forward to the slow restoration process. I plan on selling the winch since it was originally a roller model. I've aleady have the gauges, new tracks and other parts I've located over the past few months. This site and the G have been a big help and i look forward to the adventure!


Paul


Gettysburg, PA
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woodwalker

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2016, 07:54:45 PM »
That looks like a nice start.
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steve1973

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2016, 08:09:34 PM »
WAIT!!! That looks familiar....Yes, That's my old halftrack!! ;D I'm glad it found a good home. Welcome to the halftrack community.

Steve A.
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Smadge

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2016, 04:13:11 AM »
Steve A.

Yup, that's your old baby.  Thanks for all the info and I'm sure I'll be giving you call in the near future.

Thanks,

Paul
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yd328

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2016, 07:49:22 AM »
That looks like a great project. Good luck with it and keep the pictures coming 8)

Gary
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Smadge

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2018, 07:16:12 PM »
A few months back I brought the engine to the machine shop. They bored it out 60 over, replaced the camshaft bearings, freeze plugs, broken bolts and cleaned it up real nice.  Shop said the block and head were in good shape.  I finishing putting in the crank and camshaft today.  Currently working on the horns, water pump, oil pump and oil cooler. Very happy with the progress.
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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2018, 07:52:25 PM »
Looks great Paul! I love the engine work! Good luck with it all and keep the pictures coming.
Jon
« Last Edit: January 14, 2018, 08:00:00 PM by 8683jb »
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steve1973

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2018, 10:49:36 PM »
Looking great Paul!! Your making great progress. If you need any engine gaskets PM me. I sell new made sets.

Steve A.
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67tank

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2018, 10:44:39 AM »
That looks awesome
Can't wait till the start up video. 
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Smadge

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2018, 04:56:38 PM »
I’ve been making progress this year.
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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2018, 10:10:48 PM »
You sure have been making progress! It looks great! I gotta pull my transmixer &c out next and make the clutch look like yours...not looking forward to it.
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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2018, 09:39:24 PM »
Looking great!  Can't wait to get to this point with Lucky 13.....
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yd328

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2018, 07:40:30 PM »
Looks good, a lot of heavy work there.

Gary
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spec4don

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2018, 06:59:12 PM »
Bravo! Keep the pictures coming!

Don G
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steve1973

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Re: M2A1 "Beast of Burden"
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2018, 09:13:03 PM »
Your doing a great job!! keep those photos coming!! ;D

Steve A.
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