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Old 24-03-16, 20:42
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I was able to start the engine in April 2012 and ran it on its test stand a total of four and half hours over two weekends.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsJlBd8a9E
What a presentable job that is! Clean and sparkly! Almost a shame to hide it in the engine compartment.
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Old 25-03-16, 02:24
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Thanks Rich and Terry!
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored
1945 Ford GPW - Restored
1966 M151 - Restored
1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored
1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored
1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored
1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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Old 25-03-16, 04:37
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Very nice!
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Old 28-05-16, 15:58
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When I received my Sexton from SECO it had the section of the barrel that had been cutoff and muzzle brake laying in the floor. I also received one complete set of breach ring parts (less the fire control parts) and about two thirds of a second set along with two breach blocks. When I put the barrel back together I had it sleeved with thick walled pipe and welded. I wanted to be able to have a propane cannon but have it look as original as possible so I had a replica breach ring constructed that would conceal the hardware that makes a propane cannon work.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored
1945 Ford GPW - Restored
1966 M151 - Restored
1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored
1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored
1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored
1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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Old 28-05-16, 16:01
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More 25 Pounder pictures. Now I am just waiting on better weather and when I can get enough family and friends together to help me install the gun!
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored
1945 Ford GPW - Restored
1966 M151 - Restored
1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored
1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored
1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored
1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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Old 17-07-16, 16:35
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Default 25 Pounder Main Gun Installed

Finally got the 25 Pounder Main Gun installed. Not completely finished yet but at least it looks like a Sexton again. I have posted links below of video of the installation and drive afterwards.


https://youtu.be/pEFnSmgIuic

https://youtu.be/_AqnCrpBO28
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored
1945 Ford GPW - Restored
1966 M151 - Restored
1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored
1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored
1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored
1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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