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spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #225 on: December 08, 2015, 12:10:45 PM »
Zelda had another busy weekend! Up at Camp Rilea, on the Oregon coast.





Just too much fun. A friend of mine drove, it was fun watching my track drive by and engage the enemy.

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

RocnTJ

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #226 on: December 08, 2015, 01:41:02 PM »
That looks really neat Don.   

I have hooked up with a reenacting group down here and hope to get my track out in the back country with them in the near future.   The biggest hurdle I have is getting it moved back and forth.

Tom
1948 Willys Truck
1949 Willys Jeepster
1959 Willys Wagon
1968 Kaiser M725
1969 Kaiser M715
1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief
2002 Jeep TJ
And the Latest Edition a 1942 M2A1 Halftrack

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #227 on: December 08, 2015, 02:00:15 PM »
Tom I've been having a great time doing the reenacting thing. We have a great group.

Don G.

PS have you ever had time to build some more headlight brackets?
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

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #228 on: December 08, 2015, 04:33:54 PM »
Nice Don…good to see you putting it to good use and what it was designed for.

-Tom
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
MVPA # 30507

RocnTJ

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #229 on: December 08, 2015, 08:46:37 PM »
Tom I've been having a great time doing the reenacting thing. We have a great group.

Don G.

PS have you ever had time to build some more headlight brackets?

The parts are all sitting on my work bench just need to weld them up.   I will probably have time over the holidays to finish them up for you.

Tom
1948 Willys Truck
1949 Willys Jeepster
1959 Willys Wagon
1968 Kaiser M725
1969 Kaiser M715
1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief
2002 Jeep TJ
And the Latest Edition a 1942 M2A1 Halftrack

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #230 on: December 08, 2015, 09:38:05 PM »
Thanks Tom, I'm finally retired so hope I'll get more work done on the Halftrack this winter ;D I'm planning on Tower Park this year, hope we can hookup and spend some time together (same for Tapper 02) Also planning on hitting the convention I hope!

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

yd328

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #231 on: December 09, 2015, 07:09:54 AM »
Don,
The halftrack looks great. Great picture in the woods.

Gary

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #232 on: December 12, 2015, 05:56:18 PM »
Nice pics don

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #233 on: February 17, 2016, 08:46:00 PM »
Got my new hauler home yesterday. M818 5ton. Only has 4600 miles on it. I drove a M817 in the service. What a rush driving it home. She'll look good hauling the halftrack. The M52 was too slow!




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

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #234 on: February 28, 2016, 10:01:06 PM »
  Don,    all looks great,     

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #235 on: March 22, 2016, 09:59:34 AM »
Zelda was up at Camp Adair Oregon this last week end. There were 4 Divisions trained there to go overseas during WW2. We represent the 70th ID the Trailblazers. Oregon's own. This Bridge leads to the Engineer Training area on the Luckimute River. 312 miles on Zelda now! Did I tell you I love my Halftrack?

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

Tapper02

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #236 on: March 22, 2016, 11:02:07 AM »
Stop it Don!  Damn you're making me jealous!!
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
MVPA # 30507

prestone

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #237 on: March 22, 2016, 12:28:09 PM »
merits you love Zelda with the realized work

Little question ; Zelda loves Don . . . ?   ::)
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: M3 Restoration
« Reply #238 on: March 26, 2016, 06:01:33 AM »
I look forward to spending time going into the field with mine. One day. Thanks don.

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #239 on: November 22, 2016, 10:32:51 PM »
It's been a while. Don't retire, you'll be too busy to get anything done. Anyway Made another trip up to Camp Adair with the 70th Infantry. Really had a great time. Zelda preformed flawlessly on a 20 mile road march. I've missed driving Zelda.



I did something different in October, decided to take my reenacting to a whole new level. Attended the Airborne Demonstration Team Jump School. Did make my 5 jumps and got my wings....... yeah I'm that dumb :mrgreen:



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