Hello!
Just started the restoration of M422 serial number 469. The first step is dismantling the whole vehicle to see what is missing or damaged. It`s more than I expected. For example: All pivot pin bushings are worn out. Hope there are replacements available. And there is a lot of rust in the transfer case.
Some pictures from the dismantling process:
restoring of M422 No. 469
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restoring of M422 No. 469
GPW 117817 DOD 05.25.1943 (matching numbers)
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
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M416A1
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
Bantam Trailer
K38 Trailer
M416A1
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
more pics:
best regards
Martin
best regards
Martin
GPW 117817 DOD 05.25.1943 (matching numbers)
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
Bantam Trailer
K38 Trailer
M416A1
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
Bantam Trailer
K38 Trailer
M416A1
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
Look forward to following this thread - and your garage looks like an operating theatre
- Radar4xfour
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
Martin,
Looks like a very solid vehicle to restore, it is good to see pictures of yet another eager Mighty Mite owner preserving history. The small Mighty Mite community knows that it can be difficult to get parts in the USA for this machine. Doing a Mighty Mite restoration in Austria is a completely different ball game! Please keep the pictures coming!
Radar
Looks like a very solid vehicle to restore, it is good to see pictures of yet another eager Mighty Mite owner preserving history. The small Mighty Mite community knows that it can be difficult to get parts in the USA for this machine. Doing a Mighty Mite restoration in Austria is a completely different ball game! Please keep the pictures coming!
Radar
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
Finally an update
the engine is running now again.
Best regards
Martin
the engine is running now again.
Best regards
Martin
GPW 117817 DOD 05.25.1943 (matching numbers)
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
Bantam Trailer
K38 Trailer
M416A1
GPW 1943 (disassembled, 80% restored - for sale)
Dodge WC 52 1943
Dodge M37B1 1962 (not restored)
M151A2 1973
M422, 469 DOD 12.21.60 (not restored)
M422A1 1688 (not restored)
Bantam Trailer
K38 Trailer
M416A1
- rodusmc1962
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
Most of these mites were deepforded in salt water,verybad thing ,sometimes it takes years for the results to be seen.Both of my mites had unseen problems,light recepticals ,wiring problems,rivets being eaten up.
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Re: restoring of M422 No. 469
Always liked the engineering on the Mites.
Looks like a nice platform to start with.
I will be watching this thread.
Dave
Looks like a nice platform to start with.
I will be watching this thread.
Dave
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64 CJ5
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