Restoration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
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Restoration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Hi everyone,
want to share some pics of my attempt to get AC M7 #24 as close as possible to factory condition.
All comments welcome.
If someone has some parts for this vehicle for sale, feel free to contact me
Arrival at my house, 29 january 2011
one day later
next day
speedo ...
as the days pass
slightly altered back of frame
back to original
where the tracks have damaged the frame
the engine
and gearbox
front suspension and steering
tracks and boogies
want to share some pics of my attempt to get AC M7 #24 as close as possible to factory condition.
All comments welcome.
If someone has some parts for this vehicle for sale, feel free to contact me
Arrival at my house, 29 january 2011
one day later
next day
speedo ...
as the days pass
slightly altered back of frame
back to original
where the tracks have damaged the frame
the engine
and gearbox
front suspension and steering
tracks and boogies
Last edited by Mountaineer on Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
engine was in very good condition, only had to grind the valves and adjusted them
frame repaired, sandplasted and painted
Dash and engine fitted to frame
Instruments back in place with original speedo
Sandblasted and painted hood with reg. no.
and front lights
Engine pre-heater fitted
More pics to come in a few days
frame repaired, sandplasted and painted
Dash and engine fitted to frame
Instruments back in place with original speedo
Sandblasted and painted hood with reg. no.
and front lights
Engine pre-heater fitted
More pics to come in a few days
Last edited by Mountaineer on Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
41 CCKW352
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
hello
it's a superb restoration,congratulation !!
this vehicle was used by army ?? what is the manufacture date ??
very interesting vehicle
willy
it's a superb restoration,congratulation !!
this vehicle was used by army ?? what is the manufacture date ??
very interesting vehicle
willy
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Thanks Willy,
Made for the U.S. Army and Airforce in 1944 as a rescue vehicle for downed aircrew in snowy country.
291 were ever made, all in 1944 and less than 40 still known to exist.
This is number 24 and has D.O.D 4 - 4 - 44
Made for the U.S. Army and Airforce in 1944 as a rescue vehicle for downed aircrew in snowy country.
291 were ever made, all in 1944 and less than 40 still known to exist.
This is number 24 and has D.O.D 4 - 4 - 44
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42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Read....... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M7_Snow_Tractor" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;willy63 wrote: this vehicle was used by army ??
very interesting vehicle
willy
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
thanks for link
very interesting machine
where did you find your M7 ? in belgium ?
willy
very interesting machine
where did you find your M7 ? in belgium ?
willy
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Hi Willy,willy63 wrote:thanks for link
very interesting machine
where did you find your M7 ? in belgium ?
willy
found this one in Colorado, a few miles away from Camp Hale, former training grounds of the U.S. 10th Mountain Division.
As far as I know, there are only 2 in Europe.
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43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
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42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Update:
Radiator repaired and put back in place.
Transmission and rear axle overhauled, only had to replace 2 inner oil seals in the rear axle, all the rest was as new.
Fueltank repaired and mounted on the frame.
And outer window frame sandblasted, painted and back in place
Radiator repaired and put back in place.
Transmission and rear axle overhauled, only had to replace 2 inner oil seals in the rear axle, all the rest was as new.
Fueltank repaired and mounted on the frame.
And outer window frame sandblasted, painted and back in place
41 CCKW352
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Excellent work Tom.
Merry Christmas, your sprockets will be with you in the New year.
Gordon
Merry Christmas, your sprockets will be with you in the New year.
Gordon
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Thanks Gordon,Gordon_M wrote:Excellent work Tom.
Merry Christmas, your sprockets will be with you in the New year.
Gordon
Merry Christmas to you too.
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44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Very impressive restoration work! I have a lot to learn from you as I work on the Clark Airborne Bull Dozer.
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Outstanding!
"Keep 'Em Rolling"
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"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Thanks guys
New set of wheels have arrived, Firestone 3-rib 4.00-15
Didn't have to go to work today and started to make a new floor.
Only piece of floor that was left on the M7, 1/2" thick plywood:
And the new floor parts:
Drivers floor
Fueltank floor
Fueltank and passenger floor
Passenger floor and toolbox
New set of wheels have arrived, Firestone 3-rib 4.00-15
Didn't have to go to work today and started to make a new floor.
Only piece of floor that was left on the M7, 1/2" thick plywood:
And the new floor parts:
Drivers floor
Fueltank floor
Fueltank and passenger floor
Passenger floor and toolbox
41 CCKW352
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Got some more work done the last few days
added the steering box and steering rod:
brakeshoes reinstalled:
Compass installed:
Driveshaft fitted:
Floor plates:
Rear body parts:
added the steering box and steering rod:
brakeshoes reinstalled:
Compass installed:
Driveshaft fitted:
Floor plates:
Rear body parts:
41 CCKW352
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
42 WC51
42 GE 60" SL
42 M1 SL Trailer
42 M10 Ammo Trailer
43 M3A1 Scout Car
43 PE-95-G + Trailer
43 WLA
44 CCKW353 H1 Airborne Tipper
44 Converto Trailer (3)
44 M7 Snow Tractor
44 M19 Snow Trailer
44 Ross Fork Lift
45 M29C
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Re: Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24
Tom,
Robert, at DATAPLATES4U, is in the process of copying plates for my T-36, and included is the round plate for the heater instructions.
I'm not 100% sure that this same plate appeared on the M7 dash, but it is the same heater, so if you need a plate...
Anyone know for sure?
Robert, at DATAPLATES4U, is in the process of copying plates for my T-36, and included is the round plate for the heater instructions.
I'm not 100% sure that this same plate appeared on the M7 dash, but it is the same heater, so if you need a plate...
Anyone know for sure?
Gordon
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1944 Iron Fireman T-36 Snow Tractor
1986 Nolan Road/Rail trailer
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