Patrick Tipton
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Fixed most of the distortion on the passenger coaming (still need to weld it up) and got the bow trimmed and welded. We also test fit the brush guard. FWIW - the T24 brush guard is a bit different - this is an M29 version but I have a T24 guard lined up.
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For the record, straightening out this cockpit coaming on these vehicles is some kinda challenge! Someone cut and bent over the driver section and a corresponding section on the "passenger front" side. I have the driver side nearly straight and am just starting the passenger side. With the hull side, spot welds and hat channels all working against fixing this area, I am getting schooled here! Sure looks good with the windshield temporarily mounted.😍
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I consider myself an optimist but I would have never bet on that mess! Nicely done Byron!!
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Spent a few hours yesterday fixing damage to the rear panel around the shovel bracket. Came out fine. Welded the corner but don't love the welds - serviceable but they don't look quite right. Need to pick up a little more welding gas and will grind and do it over or I might run a TIG torch over it and see if I can get it looking right. Operator error & fatigue! Onward!
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Really appreciate it John. I am looking forward to this next chapter as well. Regards, Patrick
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Fixing details topside now. I find this work very enjoyable but you do have to take your time to get the details right.
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They say the "devil is in the details"....also where the magic happens. Looking great ....keep on trucking! Patrick...
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Looking great Byron!
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Congrats John - looking fantastic!
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Thanks John! I should have things ready for primer in another week or so. I have a friend who had a spray booth and we are going to spray it with a good epoxy primer - should be good for another 100 years! Then I have lots of little parts to fix, an engine to rebuild etc. etc. etc.....😀 Patrick
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A few more surprises, but bit of progress and the lower hull is almost finished.
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Getting pretty close with the lower hull. A friend and I chased all of the holes on the driver side, including having to locate the ones that were hidden when I replaced the side. Pretty uneventful. I also patched a little more rot in one corner section, patched two holes in the floor and found another section of rot near the bow that I patched. I am heading out in a bit to do more quality control (filling voids and grinding) and get everything looking nice. I need to chase threads on the passenger side, weld the replaced bow and rear corner and just look over the lower hull carefully before starting the final work on the topside prior to paint.
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@M29C3284 Many thanks Alexander!!
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Congrats @OZM29C fantastic milestone! You will be driving soon! Patrick
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Yes.....I still have a bunch to do as well - not a fun job. I purchased a handheld belt sander from Harbor Freight...(discount tool store in US) for about $35....takes about a 14"x 3/4" belt. Fantastic for this job. I have a small air powered one too....works great just a little narrower and I get tired of hearing the compressor run.
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Indeed. Given that they were only supposed to originally last for 1,000 miles.....not bad Studebaker!😁
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Byron - I am a newbie on most of these Weasel mechanicals too so not much to offer with respect to the fuel tank/pump. As for the thermostat, I don't believe it will matter. From initial testing onward, it appears that these machines run on the hot side (in warm climates) which is not surprising given the radiator location, indirect air flows and lack of outlet for heated air once it passes thru the radiator. Presumably, all of these factors were a non-issue given that Weasels were designed to operate in extremely cold conditions. I would guess that keeping the motor warm enough was a bigger issue than too cold - thus the radiator/cowl doors. These thermostats begin to open before their rated temperature and are designed to be fully open at the rated 180 in your case. That is a desirable operating temperature range - hot enough to be burning off any condensation but way short of any temperature one should start worrying about oil degradation or other heat related wear issues. Regards, Patrick
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Very. nice John. I did not know that you purchased the LAR tracks - a great investment. I know a lot of guys running them and every single one of them loves the tracks. One more task completed! Merry Christmas.
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Thank you Byron - Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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I believe Dave Yamulla has some of them......I am getting close to this point too so am going to be looking for bushings as well.
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I "know" this from the Illustrated Parts Listing...so...take it with that....I believe that all of the Weasels had the T84J. The Norwegians put T90s in them. I Googled the T96 and see references to '38 cars....so.....you probably need to be looking for a T84J. Patrick
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Negative @Larry Mass the ORD 9 lists the T84J for the T15.....
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Looking and sounding great Byron! You are making quick work of that hull. Very impressive! Merry Christmas! Patrick
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Merry Christmas John! You really are getting close with the tracks going on. Regards, Patrick
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I looked at the T15 wiring diagram and did not see any such animal. Regards, Patrick
