My M3 Halftrack

[battlecr]

Time for another progress report. Got the floor completed before old man winter raised his ugly head. Keeping evrything loose and line up punches are the order of the day! Need to get it up to DMV for a VIN inspection and try to get a title! Won't be fun but we'll get it done.

Enjoy Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

Time for another progress report. Got the floor completed before old man winter raised his ugly head. Keeping evrything loose and line up punches are the order of the day! Need to get it up to DMV for a VIN inspection and try to get a title! Won't be fun but we'll get it done.

Enjoy Don G.

Under the Flag of Maryland, you can get a "12 Minute" title, apparently:

- that is, if you're willing to pay for the privilege.

How about that?!

 

[SP5]

Tanks,APCs, and all kinds of wheeled vehicles are neat,,but there is something about a halftrack,,visceral, sexy, whatever, they are at the top of chain for me.
Beautifull looking, it's too bad there ar'nt more of them around.

 

[battlecr]

After a go around with old man winter, been back working on the M3. Been doing some detail work but the big accomplishment was completing the back wall of the rear armor. The monkey motion on the door lock was really interesting. Works good now that it's all mounted


Don G.

 

[61sleepercab]

Nice looking restoration job. A friend of mine rescued a half track that had been used for logging and was equipped with log bunks. He rebuilt the back bed and put the vehicle in the local parade carrying a group of grinning WWII vets. Locally I saw a oil field service rig mounted on a half track that had been modified with a regular truck rear end but still had the armor fender and cab. Mark

 

[Deuce_and_a_Half_Dragon]

Deffinitly subscribed :thumbup:

I haven't even begun to dive into the things i want to do with my deuce and this thread already has me looking at halftracks...... My name is James and i have a green iron addiction

Keep up the good work, she'll sure be a beauty when you're all finished!

 

[battlecr]

Deffinitly subscribed :thumbup:

I haven't even begun to dive into the things i want to do with my deuce and this thread already has me looking at halftracks...... My name is James and i have a green iron addiction

Keep up the good work, she'll sure be a beauty when you're all finished!

You know, admitting that you have an addiction is the first step.......................to buying more Green Iron

 

[battlecr]

Got the front end mostly done, she's really coming together:

Don G

 

[m1010plowboy]

I stared at the pictures....I'm excited, can't imagine how you're feeling being the pilot!

Beautiful piece of rolling art. Test run dates?

 

[battlecr]

I got to drive around the block when we moved it over from the other shop. It was a rush. I hope to have it down at Tower Park/ Camp Delta in April. It won't be complete but it will be close.

Don G.

 

[battlecr]

Finally saw some sun. had to move her out so we could get the crane. Got the rear wall mounted, still countersinking the side armor. Did take her around the block twice. Have some leaks to fix but she ran good.

Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

Looking good

http://www.demotivation.us/newest/you-yes-you-1283012.html

 

[m1010plowboy]

still countersinking the side armor.

Don G.

It's brand new and just makes me grin every time I see it, beautiful.

What style of bolts are you using for those counter-sunk holes?

SuperDave is putting a Universal Carrier together and I know he was hunting for some 'stove bolt' style hardware and having a northern challenge. Phillips head is easy to find but we were hunting for flat head tapered with a standard slot, without emptying the bank.

 

[battlecr]

I'm using reproduction armor bolts, rounded head slot. My friend had 50,000 made up for halftracks they were gone in 2 weeks. I know Gary Hebding has some. The flat heads any good fastener supplier should be able to get them for you. Maybe check McMaster-Carr?

Don G.

 

[Another Ahab]

It's brand new and just makes me grin every time I see it, beautiful.

What style of bolts are you using for those counter-sunk holes?

SuperDave is putting a Universal Carrier together and I know he was hunting for some 'stove bolt' style hardware and having a northern challenge. Phillips head is easy to find but we were hunting for flat head tapered with a standard slot, without emptying the bank.

Do you mean carriage bolts (with a squared-shoulder)?

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/21851?searchMode=productSearch&zipcode=&filterByStore=&filterByVendingMachine=

 

[m1010plowboy]

Era Correct Hardware

Very similar to a carriage bolt. It looks like this one in the photo. Fastenal did not have stock at the time but the staff made me want to visit again.

Sounds like Era Correct Hardware would be a good business to be in with 50,000 of anything going out the door.

 

[WRMorrison]

I'm sure you've already checked, but McMaster-Carr has round, slotted-head machine screws:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-screws/=r6l3ye

-WRM

 

[m1010plowboy]

I'm sure you've already checked, but McMaster-Carr has round, slotted-head machine screws:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-screws/=r6l3ye

-WRM

It's machine screw heaven over there http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-screws/=r6lssu

....minimum quantities and shipping up here makes it pricey but its a great source, thank you. Gives us an excuse to drive down and visit a half track.

 

[battlecr]

Well put putting on some big chunks. She's really looking like a halftrack. I hope to have it down to Tower Park in a few weeks. Should have the last armor piece on and the fenders Monday. Still have interior pieces to install. I'm borrowing a fuel tank from my buddy and will install the tank covers also. Then the fun will start, I get to detail the track.

Don G

 

[Another Ahab]

It's pretty. Just real pretty. Nice.