New animal in the yard.

[moosebgy]

Picked up a 1944 Studebaker M29 Weasel with the original running gear and motor. Paint job isn't that great but some of the original stenciles are visible and I'm going to try to remove the camo paint to read all the numbers on it. Currently runs like a top but looks like I'll be replaceing the turning brake bands soon.

 

[oifvet]

I like it! Did you pick that up private party? How tough is it going to be to get what you need as far as parts? What was that little guy's mission when it was in service?

 

[WillWagner]

That's cool. I want one, oh, wait, I live in Ca. What license do I need for that? Are the Mi. and Hrs original as far as you know?

 

[moosebgy]

I traded a CJ5 for this from a private party. He used it for back country moose hunting up here. Been checking and there seems to be a few places where I can get parts, don't know how much it will cost but they are out there. As far as I know the miles/hours are original so overall not many and hopefully with a little research I can find out when/where it was used.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

I would not doubt if it did not spend time towing 6th ID Soldiers on skis around in the Alaska winter. That is such a cool vehicle I would have traded any of our Jeeps for one too. Check out this link maybe it is yours or one from the same issue

http://vilda.alaska.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/cdmg11&CISOPTR=3467&REC=17

 

[maddawg308]

I always liked the M29 Weasel. I could've bought one for $4,000 at Aberdeen in 2000. Still kicking myself over that one.

 

[oifvet]

No moose here in Ohio, but when I first looked at it, I thought it had, "deer hunting" written all over it! Now i'm wondering, would it fit in the bed of a deuce?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Yep, it will fit!

 

[Armada]

Yep, it will fit!

You had to tell us that Kenny! Now there's something else to add to my 'want' list...

 

[BillIdaho]

Are those the newer M113 or M114 tracks converted over to fit the old weasel? A guy has one here in Boise, and I don't remember which track he has.

 

[Austringer]

M114 tracks have been modified to be used on the weasel.

Used to have a M29 a few years ago, fun vehicle.

 

[yorkgulch2]

I have never seen one with a hard top that looks right. That one does. Is that original equipment?
There is a weasel group web page. I think they are based in Colorado.
Also Russ Morgan in Loveland or Fort Collins, CO advertises parts and weasels in the Supply Line.

 

[Polverone]

That is just so cool seeing one of them again. We took a 4 day Alaskan back country fishing trip in a weasel back in oh..... 1962. I loved that thing and have always dreamed of having one.

My family has 16mm home movies of it running through streams, rivers and the tundra along with my dad in the M151........somewhere. There's another thing I gotta do, get them old movies on DVD before they completely disintegrate.

 

[m35a2cowner]

Weasel

If your looking for one of these look no further than the classified section. There is at least one for sale in there

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

RE: Weasel

Had a friend of mine recently bought two weasels and built one really nice one out of the two. And yes we checked to see if it fit in the bed of my deuce!

 

[DDoyle]

RE: Weasel

If you need parts, give Mike Howard at Liberty Restorations a call - he has semi-loads of parts for these things - and is making track as well.

Congrats on your new toy!!!

Regards,
David Doyle

 

[moosebgy]

RE: Weasel

Yorkqulch2: as far as I know, I don't know if the top is original or if something fab'd up. I'm thinking it's not original equipment for there is also 2 'roll bars' inside also.

DDoyle: thankyou for the info for parts. I'm sure I'll be needing some before long. Also, I don't look at Weasel as a toy. These vehicles are "Mental Therapy Equipment", at least that's what I tell my wife.

 

[countcv61]

RE: Weasel

I can't find Victory Restorations. Ar they still in business ?

Dan

 

[kcimb]

RE: Weasel

Are they armoured?

 

[DDoyle]

RE: Weasel

Sorry, gave you bum lead - its Liberty Restorations - not Victory - and they are still going strong. They demod reproduction track a couple of weeks ago in Spooner.

Regards,
David