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steve1973

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #165 on: July 20, 2016, 06:15:37 AM »
Your progress and restoration work is amazing! Thanks for posting. I just want to mention that the upper steering column bearing is the same as a M35 duce and a half. There are quite a few parts that are interchangeable with the M35. Keep up the great work!

Steve A.

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #166 on: July 24, 2016, 08:28:39 PM »
here the youngest is Finish 99%, after 5 years of work.
now full time on the Halftrack.



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

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #167 on: July 25, 2016, 05:16:19 AM »
That looks great, I'm looking forward to your halftrack.

Gary

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #168 on: August 08, 2016, 08:42:30 AM »
Here we go again.  ;D

cleaning of the front suspension, bracket and shackle


dismantling springs




to be continued  :D
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

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #169 on: August 08, 2016, 05:24:16 PM »
There's a lot of junk between the leafs on the springs. A lot of work to disassemble and clean but worth it.
Nice work.

Gary

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #170 on: August 11, 2016, 03:53:04 AM »
the front springs are finished, now making the bushing

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

67tank

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #171 on: August 11, 2016, 09:36:26 PM »
As always - Nice work. 
Pat
1941 M2A1 (under restoration)

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #172 on: August 21, 2016, 12:45:37 AM »
for fun, trailer hook removal :P



One piece of the puzzle more complete
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

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #173 on: August 24, 2016, 07:26:45 AM »
Work today









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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

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #174 on: August 25, 2016, 09:06:07 AM »
That's the next load to sandblasting and then will repair the chassis

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

emptyhead

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #175 on: August 28, 2016, 05:37:29 AM »
Coming along prestone as always nice work.

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #176 on: August 28, 2016, 05:41:40 AM »
Hi Emptyhead

thank you for the compliments, you also do a great job
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

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #177 on: September 05, 2016, 01:59:24 PM »
first shield  ;D







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

prestone

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #178 on: September 29, 2016, 02:03:32 PM »
work becomes interesting and pleasant,
Soon start reassembling  ;D



after painting



First paint OD   :D

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

spec4don

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Re: M2 in the Belgium
« Reply #179 on: October 09, 2016, 07:40:43 AM »
Super job you are doing! She'll be an awesome halftrack when your done!

Don G.
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