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M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Topic: M2 "Beast of Burden" (Read 32991 times)
R.E.Co.
Sr. Member
Posts: 283
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #60 on:
October 14, 2019, 09:40:54 AM »
Keep it up! Sounds like you're rolling along.
Jon
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1941 White M2
1941 Chevrolet G506 Civilian Dash
1941 Federal 94-43 4-5 Ton COE
1918 3 Ton Field Gun Trailer
coreyelliott
Sr. Member
Posts: 349
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #61 on:
October 14, 2019, 12:33:24 PM »
Nice! Love to see progress like this.
Corey
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1941 Autocar M2A1 (M2-13)
yd328
Hero Member
Posts: 736
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #62 on:
October 14, 2019, 06:49:49 PM »
Nice job getting the heart of the beast running. Sounds good
Gary
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Smadge
Sr. Member
Posts: 362
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #63 on:
October 16, 2019, 04:40:09 PM »
Used 6 straps which was complete overkill but it took a bit of the edge off my nerves. Doing this yourself you need to be crazy, but I get by!!
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1941 M2-232 Autocar (restoring)
MVPA Member
Smadge
Sr. Member
Posts: 362
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #64 on:
October 16, 2019, 04:41:26 PM »
BTW: All straps went UNDER the engine.
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1941 M2-232 Autocar (restoring)
MVPA Member
8683jb
Hero Member
Posts: 847
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #65 on:
October 16, 2019, 06:06:46 PM »
Gotta be a good feeling to get the engine home! Nice job Paul.
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'42 Autocar M2A1
MVPA member
spec4don
Hero Member
Posts: 976
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #66 on:
October 23, 2019, 05:13:59 PM »
Bravo! Looks like a half track!
Don G.
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1941 M2A1 not restored
1942 M3 Diamond T Mostly restored
1943 M3A1 Under restoration
1967 M51A2 Tractor
1945 WC 63 needs restoration
1967 M36 Long wheel base duece
1951 M135 GMC Fire truck conversion
spillmk1
Sr. Member
Posts: 288
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #67 on:
October 23, 2019, 05:32:56 PM »
Great job Paul!!
Yes...working by yourself takes a lot of planning and a bit of craziness.....or visa versa….
Keith
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1955 M38A1 Jeep
1952 M100 Trailer
1941 M2A1 Half Track
MVPA Member
Smadge
Sr. Member
Posts: 362
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #68 on:
November 23, 2019, 04:45:15 PM »
Getting there! I’m ordering the metal for the seats and floor on Monday then I’ll tackle the ammo boxes and order a perimeter rail.
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1941 M2-232 Autocar (restoring)
MVPA Member
R.E.Co.
Sr. Member
Posts: 283
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #69 on:
November 23, 2019, 10:08:22 PM »
Love it!!! We are close to the same spots. Keep it up!
Jon
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1941 White M2
1941 Chevrolet G506 Civilian Dash
1941 Federal 94-43 4-5 Ton COE
1918 3 Ton Field Gun Trailer
prestone
Sr. Member
Posts: 316
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #70 on:
November 27, 2019, 02:57:14 PM »
Very nice
Good job
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1941 GMC 353 A1 restored
1943 GMC 352 B1 restored
1943 WILLYS MB restored
1944 TRAILER MBT restored
19.. CHECKER 1T restored
19 . . AUTOCAR M2 under restored
yd328
Hero Member
Posts: 736
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #71 on:
November 28, 2019, 06:37:50 AM »
Looking good.
Gary
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R.E.Co.
Sr. Member
Posts: 283
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #72 on:
November 28, 2019, 07:44:19 AM »
Looks great!! Can't wait to see it painted
Jon
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1941 White M2
1941 Chevrolet G506 Civilian Dash
1941 Federal 94-43 4-5 Ton COE
1918 3 Ton Field Gun Trailer
8683jb
Hero Member
Posts: 847
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #73 on:
November 28, 2019, 09:15:04 AM »
Wow! That looks fantastic Paul!
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'42 Autocar M2A1
MVPA member
Smadge
Sr. Member
Posts: 362
Re: M2 "Beast of Burden"
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Reply #74 on:
September 11, 2020, 03:56:37 AM »
Well it’s been a while since my last post but I have been very busy with the beast. Old Army buddy of mine helped me getting the right side track on a few weekends ago and I put the driver side on alone yesterday after work. I felt a real sense of accomplishment when I drove it a few yards out and back from the garage. Next is to get them properly adjusted.
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1941 M2-232 Autocar (restoring)
MVPA Member
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