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what's on your mind? / Re: Bendix hydro-vac book
« Last post by Tapper02 on May 18, 2026, 08:19:19 AM »I'd be interested in a copy.
-Tom
-Tom
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what's on your mind? / Bendix hydro-vac book
« Last post by spec4don on May 15, 2026, 05:57:33 PM »Had this little book in my library for a while, if there is any interest I going to have it enlarged and spiral bound. It’s a small book.
Don G.
Don G.
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halftracks and parts for sale / For Sale: Reproduction M2 Mine Racks
« Last post by superjeep on May 10, 2026, 06:58:22 AM »For Sale: Reproduction M2 Mine Racks
$700 for the set
Located in Libertyville Illinois
$700 for the set
Located in Libertyville Illinois
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post updates on the progress of your restoration / Re: Berlin Blitzer 1943 IH M5
« Last post by emptyhead on May 10, 2026, 06:57:35 AM »Excellent
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post updates on the progress of your restoration / Re: Berlin Blitzer 1943 IH M5
« Last post by Mash on May 07, 2026, 01:12:41 PM »Updates and progress
The past few months have been productive with some planned and preventative maintenance happening in the garage, with our liberation coming up and the fabulous Armour and Embarkation following closely behind.
February consisted of two men, a van and 2200mi over four countries in four days on the hunt for any parts covered in cosmoline and some that were not.
Once back home the first job was to refit the newly re-cored radiator, the engine was always running a little hot for my liking, now with the new radiator she sits around 120-130 so much better.
As you can see the old core was definitely passed its best.
In with the new.
I've also managed to source an original oil bath air filter and got rid of the Israeli one.
As the front axle bearings had never been touched since owning it I decided to strip it down and re-pack them, finding the hub nuts and locking washer mullered it didn't take long to see that the bearings has some dents in the cages, new bearings and locking rings ordered and fitted.
The last Job was fitting of some new tracks, this gives me some time to bed them in and ensure everything is settled in and re-torqued prior to the UK trip.
Other things that have happened,
A new bespoke canvas has been sourced and fitted,
Entered a local car show and was awarded best military vehicle,
She ran on our 80th liberation parade (I however wasn't driving),
Did some detail work inside the cabin including some weapon mounts for the driver and commander,
Probably a few more things too.
The past few months have been productive with some planned and preventative maintenance happening in the garage, with our liberation coming up and the fabulous Armour and Embarkation following closely behind.
February consisted of two men, a van and 2200mi over four countries in four days on the hunt for any parts covered in cosmoline and some that were not.
Once back home the first job was to refit the newly re-cored radiator, the engine was always running a little hot for my liking, now with the new radiator she sits around 120-130 so much better.
As you can see the old core was definitely passed its best.
In with the new.
I've also managed to source an original oil bath air filter and got rid of the Israeli one.
As the front axle bearings had never been touched since owning it I decided to strip it down and re-pack them, finding the hub nuts and locking washer mullered it didn't take long to see that the bearings has some dents in the cages, new bearings and locking rings ordered and fitted.
The last Job was fitting of some new tracks, this gives me some time to bed them in and ensure everything is settled in and re-torqued prior to the UK trip.
Other things that have happened,
A new bespoke canvas has been sourced and fitted,
Entered a local car show and was awarded best military vehicle,
She ran on our 80th liberation parade (I however wasn't driving),
Did some detail work inside the cabin including some weapon mounts for the driver and commander,
Probably a few more things too.
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what's on your mind? / Hell Hound youtube video
« Last post by 67tank on May 07, 2026, 09:42:03 AM »All
Just posted a 5 min YouTube video capturing a collection of old videos on the 4 year restoration of Hell Hound. If you can please go over and watch, like and subscribe to the channel (Fox Bravo Overland). The channel is new and is tied to our 501c3 where we (a bunch of combat veterans/first responders) take struggling/wounded veterans from around the world out on 7-10 day overland expeditions in the western US. We are expanding from 1-2 trips a year to 4 trips for 2026 and are trying to grow our social media presence to assist with fundraising.
There's also videos of my current "restomod' project of a WC53 Carryall if interested.
The videos are not great but we are trying to get better. thanks for any assistance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGhoxJNezU
Just posted a 5 min YouTube video capturing a collection of old videos on the 4 year restoration of Hell Hound. If you can please go over and watch, like and subscribe to the channel (Fox Bravo Overland). The channel is new and is tied to our 501c3 where we (a bunch of combat veterans/first responders) take struggling/wounded veterans from around the world out on 7-10 day overland expeditions in the western US. We are expanding from 1-2 trips a year to 4 trips for 2026 and are trying to grow our social media presence to assist with fundraising.
There's also videos of my current "restomod' project of a WC53 Carryall if interested.
The videos are not great but we are trying to get better. thanks for any assistance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGhoxJNezU
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halftracks and parts for sale / For Sale: M16 Quad Floor
« Last post by superjeep on May 06, 2026, 04:00:27 PM »For Sale
M16 Quad Floor $650
Located in Libertyville Illinois but will ship
M16 Quad Floor $650
Located in Libertyville Illinois but will ship
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what's on your mind? / Re: Dude mirrors
« Last post by Mash on May 06, 2026, 01:49:29 PM » one on big magnets so it comes off at shows and one fitted as per war time pictures
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what's on your mind? / Re: Dude mirrors
« Last post by mfrance on May 05, 2026, 12:47:03 PM »
I know its not correct. It looks more military if you plan on driving halftrack.
I used ww2 jeep mirror kits for both sides mounted on flat bar tapered the hole for existing armor bolts location on pillar.
materials:
6 inch long x 1 inch wide 1/4 in thick for surface
round mounting nub welded is 3/8 thick x 1 1/2 inch long rounded off 1 end with a hole for mirror arm.
off set nub on center to forward edge on each side as not to interfere with upper fold door window armor.
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what's on your mind? / Re: Dude mirrors
« Last post by Tapper02 on May 05, 2026, 07:59:57 AM »Check out this option...go towards bottom of post:
https://halftrackinfo.com/index.php?topic=402.msg1366#msg1366
Or this one, whick looks more stable:
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=66210&hilit=mirror
-Tom
https://halftrackinfo.com/index.php?topic=402.msg1366#msg1366
Or this one, whick looks more stable:
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=66210&hilit=mirror
-Tom