Ernest Ongaro Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I just picked up an two Weasels, one T24 with 15” tracks and one M29 with 20” tracks. The M29 is driving. Looking forward to getting these operational! Edited January 29, 2022 by Ernest Ongaro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Nice Ernest! Both machines look great. Love the early tracks - very rare!! Not sure how many Weasels you have owned, but you are in for a treat! Would you kindly post pictures of the data tags and hull tags - we are trying to create a database. Cheers, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Ongaro Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hi Patrick, Yes I will take photos today and post them. I posted the early one last year sometime it's number T-24-20. I bought the T24 from a friend last year and finally brought it home this week. These are the first Weasels I've ever owned, I've owned WWII vehicles for many years but this is my first tracked WWII vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Ongaro Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 IMG_6963.MOV Finally started on the T24. So far the engine turns freely but the Brake and Transmission linkage does not. With no provisions to lubricate the Tube/shaft of the controls it was rusted solid after sitting in a field for 30+ years. I got everything busted apart and cleaned up. Thinking of adding some zerk fittings to allow a way to lubricate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-D Zernia Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Congratulations. Looks like great machines. The fun is just beginning. Good luck with your projects. Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Nice! I have seen a fair number of machines with zerks on the control tubes. Depending on where you run them, the only issue is stiffness in really cold weather - but definitely less stiff than nothing!!! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Ongaro Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Good point Patrick! I plan on Running it on snow in the Sierra Nevada. The trailhead to the Tahoe National Forest is a block away. My house is about a mile from where the Donner Family spent the winter of 1846! I noticed they have oil cups on my M29 so maybe I'd be better off adding oil cups in colder climates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.H. Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Ernie, I received your P.M about Weasel track band replacements utilizing conveyor belt. Check your P.M. box for instructions. Dave. P.S. congrats on your weasels, they look great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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