M3 Restoration

[spec4don]

Started on the radio wiring, I’m using the NOS conduit but removed the old wiring. Not a lot of info on the routing as this was supplied by the OEM. I do have the installation manual for the M3. I have had to modify some of the locations from the manual. I’m also adding circuit protection and a cut off switch. I routed the conduit around the back side of the chain box it landed perfectly where I wanted it to.

Don G

[Tapper02]

Don,
  Can you include pics of where/how you added the cutoff switch and in-line circuit protection?  I think that's smart, in the event of an overload or other issue that could start an electrical fire.  Not at this point yet but would love to be able to reference how you did it when I do get to this stage.

Thanks, Tom

[spec4don]

Your wish is granted











If you need more detail let me know. If you want I’ll do a diagram. I know the installation isn’t the original configuration, but I think the restoration gods will forgive me because I don’t want it to burn it to the ground if there is a short.

Don G.

[Tapper02]

Thanks Don.  I'll watch from a distance for now but will likely reach out and talk to you before I wire mine up.

-Tom

[spec4don]

Got a little side tracked, doing a little work on a full tracked vehicle. Tearing down my parts tractor for my Clark CA-1 Airborne dozer. Still will be doing my radio project on Zelda. Enjoy!

Don G.

[Monkeypirate]

Wow! Thats a heck of a project! You must be glutton for punishment!  Best of luck! I'll look forward to seeing the finished results!

[emptyhead]

Look forward to seeing the dozer done

[spec4don]

Making more progress on the radio installation. Definitely found some discrepancies in the installation manual. Have had to tap dance a few times. The big issue right now there are about 4 different versions of the wiring for the intercom box. (Mine is a BC 606D. Since I don’t know squat about radio’s it’s a bit of a challenge.

Anyone ever wired it up?

Don G

[spec4don]

Just about done with the radio install on Zelda, did get the intercom working, but have a bad Mike. Took a shot and ordered one off eBay. Still a few more things to do!







Don G.

[spec4don]

Finally got the window box project completed, bought this many years ago from Paul Jacobs. Really pleased with the way it came out.







Don G.

[spillmk1]

Wow!!!
REALLY nice work Don!!

Keith

[Monkeypirate]

Dose anyone know if there was a similar storage on the M2? Very well done.

[spec4don]

Dose anyone know if there was a similar storage on the M2? Very well done.

These were originally designed by the Greek Army for their scout cars. Super Jeep reproduced these. So technically they weren’t in the US Halftracks. But I thought it would be a good addition to Zelda.

So if you wanted to add this to your track put it in the most convenient place. In my case the door looked like the best spot!

I believe Paul still has some for sale .

Don G.

[Monkeypirate]

Always an improvement to be made some place! I may lookinto putting one in the ammo locker. Thanks!

[spec4don]

Hi Fellas, been a little absent for a while, life has drug me in some different directions for a while. Zelda has been needing some maintenance this year. Still need a throttle cable and a Tach cable. Planning on swapping tracks left to right this next year. She did attend a few events last month. Got to give rides two two Admirals. That was cool! Zelda is wintering out at a friends warehouse.
Have great holiday season

Don G