1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Frank v R]

Dennis if you take a good look on Clive's site you will see that many of our M4A2E8's had the star on them,

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Instant camera photo...remember those?...and back side (showing its provenance linked to Dennis Cardy) of C15A 484440001 (2K1 WIRE-5) in the parade through Paisley at the premier Ontario event in 1976. Driver is no doubt the inveterate Mr. Cardy (proof of his inveteracy is that he is here on this forum 40 years later).

I shall post my remaining Paisley pics in the shows and events section as to not to derail this WIRE-5 thread any further.

[Dennis Cardy]

Frank,
Did as you suggested and took a good look at Clive's Easy-8 page.

Could only find the same shot posted 3 times showing the same 3 Sherman's at Meaford Ranges Sept. 1966…that shows white stars.

Did a Google…on Sherman's in Korea…Same thing…very few White Stars on Canadian tanks.

There is a reason for that. A white star automatically means it's US Military.

No offence meant to our US friends…but Canadian Forces personnel tend to find that a tad annoying.. But Yankee and Canuck forces people understand and respect that.

If you would like a more in-depth insight on that subject…ask a Vet..(grin).

[Robert Bergeron]

I am blessed : Pictures and comments by knowledgeable veteran Wire-5 experts , and pictures of Shermans . Life is good . Keep'em coming .

[Robert Bergeron]

Had an original butt rest thanks to a friend in BC.. made copies and finalised the rifle installation in the box.

Original on the right on the picture to the left.



Need to adjust the colour.

[Robert Bergeron]

Working on a home made charger control box.

Will do pending i get my hands on an original.

[Robert Bergeron]

Hello friends,

Taking care of odds and ends while vacationing home.

Found a nice canvas observer hatch cover in Victoria BC from undisclosed source... Brought it home after receiving a briefing by friend Harry M. on how to install it. Forgot to take pictures ... and forgot how to install it .


Installed handrails on top of the box. They are lower than originals because i could not back out of the hangar if they were. The door is too low ! Notice also the very low clearance with the ceiling fan !

The handrails closest to the ladder are removeable for the same reason and we can all see it would be a smash if i tried to back up... I need a higher garage door.

Anyway , work is coming along pretty well . Will remove the ceiling next winter to replace the plywood nearest the aluminium sheets under the railings and handrails to improve the anchor of the lagbolts used .

Also in the works for next winter will be finishing connecting the Chorehorse chargers to the batteries . Missing the correct fuses and cut-off and the steel box containing them. Will be asking for measurements soon.

Sweet .

Cheers.

[Robert Bergeron]

Friends , tomorrow i am installing the original radiator coolant bottle under the engine cowling. Would anyone have the installation instructions please ? Does the rubber hose go to the top or the bottom of the bottle ? Wich way is up ? What's that other hole with piece of tape over it when its NOS ? Another nice find from an undisclosed source in BC , near Victoria. I have been told that on a 1944 Chevy C-15 A the bottle goes under the cowling on the passenger side instead of on the front of it . The passenger side makes sense since the overflow tube is on that side anyway. Cheers and thanks .