1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Robert Bergeron]

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Completed the stand to put the HP units atop the No 19 Wireless.

Found some paint that closely matches the original .

Will put the HP units on top in the next few days.

Stay '' tuned '' ...

[Robert Bergeron]

Good evening friends.

With the final installation of the support tray for the No 19 HP set , this brings us to the end of major restorations for this project.

Still have to find some ancillery cables for the No 19 HP to make it operating . Meanwhile the no 19 set underneath is operatable in receive and transmit when i hook it all up.

The truck starts and runs great, stops on a dime and all gears are smooth as butter.

The box is restored better than new with the modern insulation in the walls . The generator compartment needs some wiring done to bring power to the Wireless batteries but that is easy . The lights in the box are nice and bright and work either on 12V or 110 V . I have a 110 V power supply cord running to an outlet near the Wireless table just as the original No 19 HP installation that could be run on either 12 V or 110V . Found an Onan generator for the gen box to feed 110V to the radio and power up a heater for those frosty Fall days coming up.

If you ever come across wires and cables specific to the No 19 HP set get in touch please.

I will post smaller improvements as they happen to keep the post alive.

Thanks Richard for starting this great project for me . Look where it is now ! I could not of done it without you my friend.

[RichCam]

Congratulations Robert on your diligent and meticulous restoration of the C-15-A Wire 5! Considering that this vehicle was originally only partially restored in one location and that the Radio Box was being used as a dog house in another location, this completed, operational vehicle now demonstrates that perseverance and patience pays off. Every project has its "can't do this anymore" moments but the end result, like this, makes all of the past efforts worth it. Keep them rolling and enjoy the ride! (I sure have)