M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

[Claven2]

Yeah, I did see the photos of the tanks in-situe, I got the pics late though - was out of town. I believe you went with the repro tanks from NJ, right? I hear they are good, but some complain they are off a little. If you got them to work for you, they should give great service

[alpaca andy]

Ya i found the drain holes off about 1/4 inch.

I should be getting my last skid of stuff for this year this week. That should finish off the bogie suspension and rest of body.
Bought a new battery and cranked the engine over. It turned slow but did turn. I need to hook an aftermarket oil gauge to the engine and I will try to fire it this week, fingers crossed

Yeah, I did see the photos of the tanks in-situe, I got the pics late though - was out of town. I believe you went with the repro tanks from NJ, right? I hear they are good, but some complain they are off a little. If you got them to work for you, they should give great service

[Claven2]

I suspect after the oil circulates in the engine a bit more, it should crank much easier. Looking forward to more PICS!!!

[alpaca andy]

Sooooooo, heres the update,
Takes time to strip and paint stuff



Pulpit parts and armor stripped and painted


Gas tanks test fitted



And all the rear bogie and suspension finished, and after almost 2 years sitting on axle stands. All 16 wheels on the ground again. Time to move her as when i took everything apart it was a good place to have her, 2 years later I have found out it was not lol




I got the gun ring in so now I have everything to mount the .50

Andrew

[Bob Womack]

It's beginning to look a lot like a half track!

Bob

[JerryEAL]

I live on the other side of Simcoe hope to see this machine around the neighbourhood someday. Incredible!

[alpaca andy]

Let the gun porn begin.
This is the pulpit assembly test fitting

[Claven2]

Looking great! Have you got enough of the cab armor mounted to affix the pulpit yet?

[alpaca andy]

Not yet. I still need to get the rear armor and cab armor mated, which will be a chore. Today I got the front wheels on and she finally rolled from her resting spot of almost 2 years where it was sitting on axle stands

[Claven2]

Sweet, but show pics or it never happened.