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About weasel_nut

  • Birthday 02/02/1957

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    New Hampshire, United States of America
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  1. I need some reference help on parts for the CA-1 Dozer. I am looking for the crossover number for the head gasket on this Waukesha FC motor. Google is of no help. Any info on Felpro or a Clark source would be greatly appreciated. The liquid you see above is coolant from head removal. This was one of those "ran when parked" finds. No cover on the exhaust stack and the #1 and #4 exhaust valves were partially opened. The pistons were stuck at mid cylinder for all. A rust ring developed on 1 and 4. 2 and 3 were clean. An inch of Aero Kroil in all finally persuaded them that "resistance is futile" after 3 weeks. Gentle rocking of the crank nut every day finally worked. A hone took care of the rust and a micrometer of the inside of cylinders shows no bowling or out of round. I am going to put it back together and see if it will run. I want to make sure the rest of the drive train is a go before I refurb the motor. Parts are very tough to find. Bill
  2. Jack, They would have been assigned to the engineering unit that handled field maintenance. It is a glorified "lawnmower". With bases close together it may have covered more than one field. Bill
  3. Thank you for the comments Robin. I was a military vehicle collector first and still collect them. I also have several pieces of other equipment that was used in the era. The mower is difficult to find. I am on the hunt. Bill
  4. I have recently completed the restoration of my Air Corps Tractor. This is a 1943 CASE Vai that was equipped with a Case-Detroit Sickle mower. It was used to mow airfields where ever allied air craft were stationed. In the spring a set of NDT's on the front and she will be good to go. The search is on for a Case-Detroit 14. If anyone has pics of these in action I would love to see them. Bill
  5. I have several of these. I do not know everywhere that they were used but they were part of the Standard Fire Fighting package of US Army WWII Fire Trucks. Bill
  6. 1944 Chevrolet Model 325. Darley Pump, Oren Body. Restored and operational.
  7. Here are some pictures from the USAAF 15th AF Shuttle Raid to Poltava Russia on June 3, 1944. My father participated in Operation "Frantic Joe" as a B-17 pilot with the 97th Bomb Group, 342nd Bomb Squadron. Vehicles and Ground Equipment were pre-staged for this mission. Bill Wolf
  8. Anyone have a picture of a WWII Stokes Rescue Basket. I need detailed close-ups to identify and compare a potential candidate for purchase. I don't want to buy post war. Thanks! Bill
  9. I have the opportunity to buy a 1942 Allis Chalmers B farm type tractor. There are some indications that it may have once been the AC Military Light Tractor M-2. This is from what looks like residual OD under the red then yellow then orange. Also there is holes drilled in a pattern where a dataplate may have been and larger holes which may have assisted in the mounting of the brush guard. I am looking for any pictures of restored or period pictures of that tractor. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a picture from the TM to aid in identification. Many Thanks, Bill
  10. I believe that the lockers were only on the Air Corps version of the trailers F-1 (double axle) and F-2 (Single Axle). The F-1A1 and F-2A1 were missing much of the steel sheet trim that the earlier versions had. The "A" models also had exposed piping. From TM 9-2800 Dated 1943 the only trailer pictured with a ladder is the F2A1 That said here is a picture of an F2 at a junkyard not too far from me that has a ladder. It is unknown if original, depot improvement, or a post war civy add-on. Nice looking trailer...I am still trying to convince the owner to sell it. Bill
  11. It is supposed to be original period taken on Kodachrome film. Here is the page link http://www.shorpy.com/node/2969 There are many additional high quality WWII and US Homefront pictures on the associated pages. Bill
  12. Beautiful trailer N.O.S. I am sure the neighbors love you! Attached are a couple of pictures of the same type of trailer in use at the Poltava Russia airfield during Operation Frantic Joe (15th AAF shuttle raid June 2, 1944). My Dad piloted a B-17 on that mission. Bill
  13. Thank you all for your help. I desparately need a road wheel (solid) and a muffler. I am sure there will be other stuff too. Joris, I saw the auction. Unfortunately he is keeping the road wheels and does not have a good muffler. Thanks for going back and getting the link. John, I was at Winers 4 or 5 years ago too. As I remember most were M-6 HST's which are very different than the M-5. The person to talk to at Winers has not been around and is expected back shortly. I will call him again...Looks like it could be a road trip to Ohio Thanks again all, Bill The new powerplant http://www.cckw.org/images/m5_engine_1l.jpg[/img] Pictures from this morning http://www.cckw.org/images/m5_in_snow_2l.jpg[/img] http://www.cckw.org/images/m5_in_snow_1l.jpg[/img]
  14. Greetings All, I have recently purchased an M-5 High Speed Tractor to restore. Basically a good restoration candidate. Was a Daimler-Benz rebuild in 1956 and then assigned to the US 3rd Infantry, 41st Field Artillery in Germany for the remainder of the late 50's. Was brought back to the states by someone. And after sitting I now have it. Motor is locked but it comes with a NOS engine on a pallet. Looking for parts sources in Europe. Anyone have any suggestions? Here is a picture of the M-5 on my trailer upon our arrival. Bill http://www.cckw.org/images/my_m-5_34.jpg[/img] And for you dataplate collectors..... http://www.cckw.org/images/m-5_rebuild_plate.jpg[/img]
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