M2A1 Restoration

[Torque]

Yes! That answers my question. Needed to know if the side piece of the step was welded to the angled piece, I can see in your picture it is. Thanks Barry
   Next question: What are the 2 holes just above the diamond plate of the step for? the ones at the notch.

[RocnTJ]

   Next question: What are the 2 holes just above the diamond plate of the step for? the ones at the notch.

They are for the 30 cal tripod mounting bracket.   I don't have a picture of it in place but it looks like the following.   It bolts onto the back armor and sits on top of the diamond plate step.    I will take a picture of one in place this weekend and post it.

[RocnTJ]

I have not posted in a while but have made some slow progress on my M2A1.   I have been working from back to front.

Rear luggage racks are done including canvas straps:





Have located nearly a complete compliment of mines for the mine racks:





Had some help over the holidays with a young strong back (my daughter's new boyfriend) so I had him help me mount the pulpit for the first time.   I thought it was difficult getting in and out of an M2 to begin with - it is even more difficult with the pulpit in place.  More low hanging steel to smack your head on.







I fabricated a mount for the Thompson Machine gun:



And I have nearly completed the dash:





The engine compartment still needs work 



The goal is to have it running in time for Tower Park.   Hopefully I make it.

[Tapper02]

Looking good Tom!!  I look forward to seeing it in April!!  I had wished mine would be ready by then...but it won't.

-Tom

[eleanor]

Looks really nice.  Im waiting for the pulpit armor i ordered from Gary to come in.  I hope it comes out as nice as yours.
Art

[spec4don]

Tom looking really good! Glad your getting a chance to work on it. Hope she's ready for Tower Park.

Don G.

[steve1973]

Tom,
Your track is looking fantastic!! It's coming along great now. I hope it will be done in four months for Tower Park. Have you called Matt yet? If not I can try to call him on my end.

Steve A.

[RocnTJ]

Hey Steve,

I have not called Matt but I can put him to work now.    I have most of the body work and electrical done need to focus on getting the engine back together and going through the brakes.   Seeing Don's progress has given me inspiration to get my project up and rolling again.  Also would love to have the track ready to roll for tower park.   It wil be close.

Tom

[steve1973]

Tom,
I called Matt and he is to call you tomorrow. But you are free to call him. Also, are those the mines you got at the convention? Nice.

Steve A.

[RocnTJ]

Thanks Steve,

Yes those are the mines I picked up at convention last summer.  I ended up being 1-1/2 short of a complete set - but close enough for now.

Tom

[Torque]

RocnTJ
 In your dash picture, are the black gages French? or road grader? I have a new set of gages that look like that but are all electric, If I could find out what senders work with them I would use them. Thanks

[RocnTJ]

The gauges are French.   

[KC]

Hey RocnTJ,
Great looking track! Where did you find the tripod brackets on the rear steps of your M2A1? I need two pair for ours.
Thanks, KC

[RocnTJ]

Al Stiefel in Oroville, CA(530)-533-2778.  He usually has them at the Tower Park event in April.  He doesn't have an e-mail.

[Tom @ Snake River]

This thread has really helped me as I work on my M2.
What is the sizing on the perimeter rail
Possibly 3" down the side - 3" across the top, and 1" bend over ? ? ?