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Any new info on the track bands for the m29? Price/availability? Matt R

I'm not one to bad mouth people. Especially if they can't speak for themselves. I've been restoring flat fender jeeps for about 30 years. And have some minor issues. I recently have had an issue with a gentleman in New Mexico. It was difficult at the beginning but sometimes you go through difficult people just for the part. But this time it was a total disaster. I had an error on my end I accept full fault for. I'm restoring a 42 gpw, 47 cj2a and gathering parts for the weasel. This man asked for a postal money order and I sent him a cashiers check from my bank i meant to send the a cashierscheck to another and sent him a postal money order( he was fine with it). When he recieved it he was not happy. Our messenger conversation was not a good one, plus it was 2 diffrent messenger posts(kinda thought I was getting hustled). After speaking with a few guys on this forum about him they said they have had the same issues and won't deal with him again. I asked these guys if it's OK to post about it and his name and was told I should. His name is Jeff garcia out of new Mexico. He blocked me right away. And said he's sending my money back. Here's hoping. $319.00 it's for some spot light parts. I'll post the screen snips of the conversation. My intent is not to bad mouth him. Just provide some caution if you have to deal with him. I wish I'd know of him before hand I would have walked past this transaction. Especially hearing the dealings they had. This is my 2 cents. Take it for what it's worth. This is a great community of guys here. And I'm new to this group. The last screen snips is the 2nd messenger set. If I'm needing corrected please hold me accountable for my miss conduct. Matt R

Ok. My engine cover and brush guard came in today. They are perfect. Now on the hunt for a 3 seat backs and spot light parts. I'll post a Pic of the spot light parts I need. Any help is greatly appreciated. Oh and some good tracks bands. Should I hold my breath? Lol. Can't wait to find out the price for a complete set. Matt R

I can't figure out how to PM on the group. Can you pm me?

So with some of us needing radiators and them being hard to find. Is there an alternative for them?

Jesse. curious how your cradle fits in the pedestal socket. I have the same cradle. Been thinking about buying or making another m31c pedestal. Is there at fitting that goes in the socket for the long shaft cradle to slip in? Matt R

What guage is the engine cover? 16or 18 guage? Matt R

Thank you. This is a great big help. Matt R

Can someone post some pictures of the edges and length of lip on the engine cover? Is it rolled or a 45° lip? Fixing to make my own.

Can someone post some photos of the inside of the engine cover? Like to see the edges too. Going to have to make one. Thanks in advance. Matt R

Hey guys. Wanting to share with you my plans for my weasel. I have an m29c that I'm going for the m29 look. No need for tanks here in joplin missouri. And pretty much impractical too. What I'm doing now is learning and learning and learning. Gathering some parts while looking high and low for others. My plan is to start the resto around winter of 2026. Right now I'm working on restoration of a dj3a postal jeep. Then restoring my Feb 42 ford gpw. Then comes the m29. I need alot of help and contacts for parts. If your willing to help or talk to me via the phone. That would be a big help. It's hard to relate in typing vs phone. I know some parts I'm looking for now is the cane and bracket for a spot light, grill, front brackets for the windshield fold down,Fuel collar and cap. Seat backs, manuals, and engine cover. Any knowledge and help would be greatly appreciated. Also track bands are a need (as usual). I'm hoping the vender that is making them is in my Financial capabilities. I plan on using this in parades and on the property. Here's some pics of the future restos. I've owned over 60 jeeps in the last 30 years and am knowledgeable on metal fabrication and engine work. But still need help with the weasel. Un familiar ground for me. Thanks in advance. Oh..and I'm still trying to figure out this site. So give me some time.

That's a great question for this group. On fuel consumption. Might have to post that on a new topic. As for your tank. I'm trying to keep as much rear cargo and seating area as possible. I wish I could draw what I'm wanting to do in mine with a tank. Thanks for your info and ideas. It's hard getting answers. It's like things are a deep dark secret in restoring.

That is the only plate that is gone. At least my serial number plate is still there. My resto plan in start winter of 2026. Kinda a retirement stay busy thing. Just collecting parts I know I need and info. As for finding the painted info. I've done this many times in the past 25 years with other military vehicles and have found some very interesting unit markings going slow and cautiously. My biggest hurdle right now is a radiator and engine rebuild kit. I can't seem to find what I need

This is what I have. I need the bracket and the parts in between. If you can help out. Please PM me on item and price. Thanks in advance. Matt R

Thanks for the reply. I'd really like to mount a tank behind the rear seats. Also I just put it in to see if it fit. I figured if I mount it there it turn it so the inlet was facing the weasel inlet. Regardless 18 gal isn't enough so I'll have to build a larger tank. Looking into aluminum or stainless steel as we speak. Hoping for stainless steel. The tank I'm wanting will recess in both back cubby holes and across the back. Should give me near 40 gal. Rhe original tank area is most likely going to be a 5th seat since I don't have a dog house cover. I'll have to make one. And insulate that side so the occupant doesn't get burned by the manifold. I know it's not correct. But for the limited parts and high prices on them and no one getting back to me on parts requests and prices. Some things will have to be modified for my needs. If asked some questions I guess to the wrong guys because all I've received is radio silence from them. Love to have a POC that I can text or call at times and ask questions and get answeres.