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09-01-13, 21:20
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One foot in the stirrup
We're starting to get back into swing with the first restoration. We're slower than we want to be, but we still have our day jobs to consider. Since the last post, we've blasted and painted the hull exterior, wheel assemblies, controls and other assorted objects. We now have one working flat head, and another one almost ready to be picked up. The rear end is mounted, and brakes are being worked on. We've found a local car restorer that will make our bins for us, but since our tracks are both Swiss retreads, there are no original bins, fuel tanks, or other light metal parts. Does anyone have the dimensions for the different storage bins or fuel tanks? We do have several Swiss tanks we are considering cutting down to fit in the original locations. We're also going to be looking for the view port armor, so any references to these would help too. We feel we have enough other parts to restore one complete T16, and we may be putting some of our other parts up for sale to help complete the first one. More on that later. Any illustrations and dimensions would be greatly appreciated.
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10-01-13, 14:48
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I guess David is going to have to take responsibility for another T16 being saved beside mine and a few more.He is the bible publisher in this case.I will add a picture of mine so you will see yours in some future time.
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14-01-13, 18:41
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I just visited your website and started drooling. We seem to match up in other ways. Not in parts production. The best we can hope for in that regards is beating something into shape with a sledge. We do have a Clark Airborne bulldozer however, and it still earns it's keep doing a bulldozer's job. Did you make all of your bins and missing armor parts?
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14-01-13, 22:30
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Clark,
I'm sure we'd be interested in gleaning what ever information we can from you regarding your T16 rebuild. Especially the sheet metal work you did. I am not the owner of the bulldozer, but if you have any parts left that were not sold, I'm sure the owner would be interested in talking with you. Eric
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14-02-13, 16:49
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Sorry, still no pictures, but more progress is being made. A second engine has been delivered for a checkup. We should know if it's as viable as we hope it is by next week. We've delivered two of the massive generators and two starters to a local shop for refurbishing, and more electrical parts are in the queue. Both Holley carbs have been broken down and glass beaded. The parts look almost new, and after we get the rebuild part kits, we'll have two brand spanking new units. Hopefully, we'll be sand blasting and cleaning two complete transmissions this weekend.
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#7
14-02-13, 19:59
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keep it up fella's it sounds like you are getting stuck into the resto. that's the only way to do it in my opinion. hope it goes well for you.
rick
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