[Wtb pioneer compass or bracket]

I'm looking for the pioneer compass assy.

I was told someone reproduced the brass mount bracket 10 years ago. 

 

Are any reproduction or originals out there?

Leads appreciated. 

Thanks!

Dave

[Weasel firewall insulation]

So I'm a long way off, but what have people done to replace the firewall padding?

Specifically, the one by drivers foot that the ventilator lid handle stop is riveted to? The rivites would need to come off, insulation on, and then re rivet the catch bracket and keep it spaced away from panel.

Are reproduction panels available,  or what are people making them from.

 

Thanks 

Dave

[WTB Spark plugs wire or just ends]

So my weasel is an m29c serial number 5096.

What is correct for spark plug organizer loom, the grey flat one pictured by m29 above, or the circle one?

 

Thanks

Dave

[WTB Spark plugs wire or just ends]

45 minutes ago, OZM29C said:

@RAS1Dave, I can't see why you could not make the spark plug wires yourself. The spark plug caps and grommets would be available from most G503 Vendors and the cored HT wire would be available from a good Auto Electrician. You might have a bit of trouble finding this little weasel gem below. Its the spark plug cable retainer.

What! A spark plug cable retainer! Omg I must have it. Why are there so many hard to find cool parts! 😀 Can you give me more direction on a vendor who has the correct ends?

 

Thanks!

Dave

[WTB Spark plugs wire or just ends]

I talked with vintage wiring of maine, they can't make spark plug wires anymore because they are missing the weasel end.  Does anyone have some good used ones or new ones I could buy and send them to have them made?

 

Let me know!

Dave

[M29C Weasel - body nr 6672]

6 hours ago, Byron said:

Can I second John’s opinion though Experience 

Where do you buy the aluminum gear? Part number?

 

Thanks 

Dave

[Carburetor baffle placement]

Thanks, next question. I have a thick carb gasket (looks like 2 stapled together)  what is the proper gasket placement?  Thin under baffle and thick on top? Or baffle directly on carb elbow, with gasket only on top?

 

Thanks! 

Dave

[Distributor wiring]

While we are on the topic of distributors, where do I find close to original looking spark plug wires? Mine look like new rubber and are like spaghetti all over the place.

 

Thanks

Dave

[Distributor wiring]

48 minutes ago, M29C3284 said:

@M29DeBella jeep parts got NOS coils for the weasel: http://www.debellajeepparts.com/WEASEL.htm

Thank you very much! That will help out greatly. I left a message to get a coil, hopefully now, no more burnt up points! 

 

Thank you! 

Dave

[Carburetor baffle placement]

Hi, please help me confirm placement of this baffle. Do I have positioning correct?  Does it go directly under carb? And gasket at top and bottom of it?

Thanks

Dave

[Seatbelts and wiper motors]

5 hours ago, 5280Beltfed said:

Do these look like the correct seatbelts and wiper motors?  I might need to lay them out but they still are bundled from factory for whatever they were made for. Looks like some OD and possibly artic color. Some rubber chickens don’t ask

Yes, my rubber chicken agrees. Those are weasel.

Dave

[Distributor wiring]

Great comments!  I will check the voltage on the coil.

I think they previous owner left the switch on, as they were fried when I got it.

Obviously my M29C has a coil on the front of the distributor, and the generator is on top.  I would assume it was 12 volt, rather than the 6 volt conversion with resistor as pictured above for the t-15.

So many changes for such a short run vehicle!

 

Thanks,

Dave

[What are these Holes near bogie wheels.]

Interesting! I thought the hull drain plugs would be on the bottom like our old GPA! 

Thanks again!

[What are these Holes near bogie wheels.]

How is my weasel supposed to float with all these holes? 🙂

there are holes near all bogie wheels, and the front track tension spring has a hole in it. 

am I missing pieces?

 

thanks!

dave

[Distributor wiring]

Hi!

I have just test run my weasel first time since I got it. Coil wire positive lead was loose. 

The previous owner included a ceramic resistor, but was obvious aftermarket and was broken. 

I hooked the positive lead to the run position on my switch. I did not use a resistor. 

Had lots of trouble with spark, boils down to melted plastic wiper on points, end of points were blue from being heated.

I am changing the points and condenser,  but I'm wondering if the originally used a resistor in line with the coil? Or direct to switch?

I dont need to melt another set of points. But it may be the previous owner left the switch on?

Thanks! 

Dave

[Wiper Arms and Blades]

Ok. Sounds good!

 

Thanks! 

Dave

[Wiper Arms and Blades]

Now, next question, does the electric wiper conversion mean you still use the manual wiper arm as well?

[Wiper Arms and Blades]

I tried the wwii jeep arms. They work great. Not perfectly original but I'm happy . Appears to be the correct splines end, with the jeep style hook blade which is easier to get than the anco elephant trunk blade.

Dave 

[Fuel tank hole questions]

On 6/15/2021 at 6:37 PM, Patrick Tipton said:

I just welded my straps back in today.  They are originally spot welded underneath that panel on the hat channel.  The one closest to the passenger side of the hull seems misplaced (too far too left), but there was still a nice section spot welded in place so I am pretty sure it is correct.  There is a little weld to the right where someone had another strap at some point.  John's solution is practical...these straps are in the way and a pain if you remove the tank with the engine in place.  I am hoping to never do that but we shall see!

 

 

Thanks Patrick!  Look at those awesome original wire clamps above the fuel tank straps!  All those dimples add to the original factor!!!  🙂  (saw your video)

 

Thanks!

Dave

[Fuel tank hole questions]

Mechanical,  however my tank is electric.  I am planning on using a cover plate. But that is as long as I can find the sender with pickup tube.

[Fuel tank hole questions]

One more thing how about a final picture with gas line routing from tank to filter and then carb?

[Fuel tank hole questions]

Now that I know what I'm looking for, I found the cut off strap remains!

[Fuel tank hole questions]

I would never have guessed they used a wood block! How 1930s of them! Cool. I was thinking in the front where the tank would smash/rub against the front it would have had something. 

 

Thanks!

Dave

[Fuel tank hole questions]

Looks great. Was there any rubber strips along the edge of the tank, where it slides in or where it hits the hull in the front? Is there rubber strips between the straps and the tank?

 

Thanks!

Dave

[Wtb stretcher brackets]

Yes, the rear ones for the stretcher look like top bow brackets.