M2A1 Halftrack restoration-- dialup beware

[alpaca andy]

The vette? Its the wifes 75 stingray. Built it for her as a wedding present. Didn't get married that year but I gave it too her anyway. We got married the next, so i bought her a shotgun 8)

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[Bruce_in_Oz]

So, what does your wife think about her new "green" car?

Great work and excellent coverage in your postings!!

[alpaca andy]

She thought i was a nut, but she has a 75 stingray so i think i deserve something too.

So, what does your wife think about her new "green" car?

Great work and excellent coverage in your postings!!

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Its a 12 volt factory, which is nice,
My Keswick is just north of Toronto Canada, you may not know toronto either, but you should know the famous mayor from toronto, Rob Ford, even across the pond lol. Seems he's known world wide nowadays

Hey Andy, we have a Keswick in England too. Obviously named after the Keswick where you live! Are the electrics 6 or 12v? To be honest, the electrics then were an absolute doddle. When I look at my brothers old Bedford QL I wonder how they got away with it! The Cent is all (or seems to be) doubled up for operational reliability I suppose. Mind you, looking at the wiring loom of my old MGB GT V8 against my VW Polo, that looks positively archaic. But at least I understood it I suppose and armed with my old ex RAF Avometer I could do anything.

Have fun!

[Brit plumber]

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[Claven2]

bump for an update?

[alpaca andy]

I have been on other projects but im still fiddling with frame/body alignment. So far things are starting to square up, ran into some issues with some new parts not fitting. So right now it doesn't look like I have done much 8(
Im still hoping to get the cab/rear body done and maybe pulpit on b4 xmas

[catman]

VERY VERY VERY NICE,
EXCELLENT JOB !!!!!!!
Chuck

[alpaca andy]

So the body is bolted/locktite from firewall back, and im fairly happy with alignment. Took alot of time and a few drill bits before getting the new holes drilled along the top of the windshield for the upper support rail. Also got the ammo locker doors on, one side it done, other needs some fidgeting. Last couple of days stripped, blasted and painted the windshield armor as i thought it best to put on before putting the pulpit armor on. Next, pulpit armor, and start wiring for engine.

[Claven2]

Looking great andy! How much shimming will you need to use between the armor and the frame?

[alpaca andy]

Looking great andy! How much shimming will you need to use between the armor and the frame?

As much as 3/4 inch in places. Im surprised but should work out, only one spot, the battery tray floor has to be re-drilled and moved up, its curenty riveted to the frame. Part of the pass step bolts to it so it wont line up without mods