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8683jb

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A half track of my very own!
« on: December 14, 2016, 05:28:07 PM »
Well after poking around for the last couple of years, I finally got a half track project! Thanks Kevin Lockwood, Gentleman. It’s an Autocar M2A1. The dash is out of it for rewiring, started by Kevin, so that’ll be the first order of business, at least enough to be able to run it under its own power. I did start it briefly, just to hear its voice a little bit. It cussed a blue streak! Water pump is stuck, so right off the bat we’ll see how many knuckles have to be sacrificed getting that out and taken care of! I’m looking forward to the project and I’ll post progress as it’s made. It won’t be fast, I’m sure. I really appreciate this site (thanks Steve) and all the information bouncing around. I’m sure I’ll ask a lot of stupid questions along the way but after reading the forums the last couple of years, I know you guys will be happy to help out! And all the pictures and updates of your own projects will be a real motivator. So here goes…!


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'42 Autocar M2A1
'41 Nash Kelvinator Ben Hur trailer

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Smadge

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2016, 07:37:34 PM »
Welcome aboard!
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8683jb

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2016, 07:47:33 PM »
Thanks Smadge!
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spec4don

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2016, 08:37:43 PM »
Bravo, lots of good info here

Don G
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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2016, 06:51:29 AM »
Looks like you're off to a great start! Best of luck.

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2016, 07:41:03 AM »
Welcome. Look like you have a good start there on your M2A1.

Steve
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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2016, 12:11:10 PM »
Congrats.  Looks like you have a great base there to start.  Good luck 
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8683jb

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2016, 06:40:55 PM »
Thank you guys!
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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2016, 07:48:01 PM »
Nothing ever happens fast with halftracks! I look forward to seeing your progress!

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2016, 07:57:58 AM »
Looks like a nice start. There's a lot of good info and help here. Looking forward to the build and pictures.

Gary

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Re: A half track of my very own!
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2016, 06:33:39 AM »
Good luck and take your time

 

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