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eleanor

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #90 on: November 01, 2013, 07:03:26 AM »
Looks awsome!
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spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #91 on: November 01, 2013, 09:15:29 AM »
Some one can correct me but I don't think the M3's had the coil box only the early M2's. I know my track was rebuilt sometime in the 50's so may have been removed then too.

Don G.

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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

spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #92 on: November 01, 2013, 09:25:50 AM »
I forgot one picture of my floor courtesy of Outsider. Got part of it in. have to finish the track armor. The floor is a work of art!

Don G.

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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 #93 on: November 01, 2013, 01:45:01 PM »
It's coming along very nicely Don...

-Tom
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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

supertrack

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #94 on: December 05, 2013, 12:56:48 PM »
I have a question ,why do you put a french speedometer ? Why don't you put an US speedometer ?
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spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #95 on: December 05, 2013, 04:07:28 PM »
I put in the French one right now because I'm restoring the original one I have. I have it torn down and need to send the odometer and trip meter off for refurb. I just kind of ran out of time. (That whole work and family thing) Not to worry the NOS one will be there soon!

Don G.
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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

supertrack

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #96 on: December 06, 2013, 10:23:49 AM »
Ok i understand , see my post in a few time .  :P
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prestone

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #97 on: December 08, 2013, 05:29:22 AM »
Hey Don

or are you in your project?

regards

Prestone
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1943 GMC 352 B1      restored
1943 WILLYS MB        restored
1944 TRAILER MBT     restored
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spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #98 on: December 08, 2013, 04:06:28 PM »
Hadn't posted in a while, Got the track armor installed along with the fuel hoses. It was Minus 11 at the house this AM hope to get to work on the track tomorrow. Maybe even get her started.







Sorry they are a little blurry but my cell phone takes crappy pictures, Steve is going to get some good ones Monday.

Don G.
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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

steve1973

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #99 on: December 12, 2013, 04:10:13 PM »
I thought I would do a post this time. This Monday was a big moment as we got Don's engine started. This took place just shy of two years to the day that we moved Don's halftrack in my shop. He has come a long way and boy it looks fantastic to say the least. It defiantly puts my track to shame with what all he has done to it. Here are some photos of the restoration thus far followed by a video of the engine start I put together. I've learned a lot working on his track and mine. Also, a big thanks to all of you on the forums, parts suppliers and to our mechanic Matt who has done lots for the both of us.











Here is the video link
http://youtu.be/lN8Vi6Am6Mo

Steve A.
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emptyhead

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #100 on: December 15, 2013, 04:51:06 PM »
Nice work don. Keeps the fire going on my end when I see your work. Hopefully ill start mine up in a month or two. Keep the pics and video coming.
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steve1973

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #101 on: December 16, 2013, 08:21:02 PM »
Don took his halftrack out for a drive today. It's the first time driving it under power. Enjoy

Here is the link

http://youtu.be/XwvhDRCxqbs

Steve A.
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Outsider

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #102 on: December 16, 2013, 08:58:16 PM »
And now the fun begins!

Sounds like the typical HT.....Engine is real quite,  All the rattles are deafening.

Steve
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spec4don

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #103 on: December 17, 2013, 10:29:37 AM »
Well it probably help if I had the floor plates bolted down. I had the center floor board laying in the back, should of took it off before I drove it. ;D

Don G.
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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

steve-0

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Re: M3 Restoration
« Reply #104 on: December 17, 2013, 10:43:47 AM »
makes me want to pull mine out of storage and drive it. ;D
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