1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by Weaseler » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:26 pm

that is type 4 track as there was two types of 15” track then the type 3 track with the outter single cable band


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Post by D.R.H. » Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:24 pm

So that includes the T-15 track as the very first type, is that right? Where could I find that information, I sure would like to read about the development of the track types.

I am looking for a front vent cover with operating lever, support arm and a muffler screen. Anyone have any leads?
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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by Weaseler » Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:40 pm

No t15 track is different there is two different 15” track and two different 20” track 15” track had 55 and 56 grouser same as the 20” track

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by D.R.H. » Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:37 pm

This is my third weasel. I had two back in '04 - '06. 1 was a T-24 and the other an M-29. They both had the same style track I'm working on now. I can't tell you the grouzer count as I never knew the difference then. The track I am working on now both have 55 grouzers with wide outer bands, must be Type 4 then. Right? I also know about the the Type 3 with the single Vulcanized Wire Rope for the outer band, and I know of the 15 inch type, but didn't know there were two models of them. Do I have this correct now, or no?
I was told back then that there were three types of track. I can't say whether or not the few guys who told me this knew what they were talking about. It seems that there is always more to learn about the machines we love to wrench on... :wink:

Oh yeah, thanks for info update.
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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by Weaseler » Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:40 pm

Yes wide outter band is type 4

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by T24Tomek » Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:25 am

Hello. Congratulations on a beautiful copy of the weasel, mine was just an idea for ..... weasel :-) I can see that you are reaming the rivets so I started but I think that cutting rivets with an angle grinder is much faster. Good luck in the reconstruction of Tomek

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Post by D.R.H. » Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:03 pm

Hi Tomek!! Yes, an angle grinder is much faster, but I have a specific reason for drilling the rivets out. More will be revealed soon.
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Post by RedArrow2016 » Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:53 am

Just wanted to send you a message here DRH and hope you are well, and I have not forgotten about you and wish you a happy newest of years, and that I will be in touch with you soon...

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Post by D.R.H. » Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:36 pm

Hey Brian, thanks for that. Hope you are getting along well too. Them weasel parts I purchased from you are all slated for good use.
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Post by RedArrow2016 » Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:03 pm

Well that is good to know my friend and I will call you soon to check in as well, been really crazy here for me, just got married on New Years Eve to an incredible woman, and yes they are out there, but you take care and many blessings to you...
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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by D.R.H. » Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:59 pm

So, a lot of time has passed since the first photos of the track rebuild. But here is my 20" track all back together. Thanks for looking.

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by Weaseler » Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:12 pm

Wats the percentage of stretch on the conveyor belt that u r using

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by 70th Division » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:30 pm

Hello,

That is a beautiful track you built right there !!
Can you post some close up pictures of what you did, and where did you
got your belting from ?


Thanks,
Ray

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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by D.R.H. » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:03 am

Weaseler wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:12 pm
Wats the percentage of stretch on the conveyor belt that u r using
Same percentage of stretch as the original bands.
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Re: 1944 M-29 C Weasel Restoration.

Post by Weaseler » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:34 am

Wat is it


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