Restauration of Allis Chalmers M7 #24

[Mountaineer]

Hi everyone,

want to share some pics of my attempt to get AC M7 #24 as close as possible to factory condition.
All comments welcome.
If someone has some parts for this vehicle for sale, feel free to contact me

Arrival at my house, 29 january 2011



one day later




next day
speedo ...



as the days pass


slightly altered back of frame

back to original



where the tracks have damaged the frame




the engine




and gearbox


front suspension and steering


tracks and boogies

[Mountaineer]

engine was in very good condition, only had to grind the valves and adjusted them






frame repaired, sandplasted and painted



Dash and engine fitted to frame

Instruments back in place with original speedo



Sandblasted and painted hood with reg. no.

and front lights



Engine pre-heater fitted


More pics to come in a few days

[willy63]

hello

it's a superb restoration,congratulation !!

this vehicle was used by army ?? what is the manufacture date ??

very interesting vehicle

willy

[Mountaineer]

Thanks Willy,

Made for the U.S. Army and Airforce in 1944 as a rescue vehicle for downed aircrew in snowy country.
291 were ever made, all in 1944 and less than 40 still known to exist.
This is number 24 and has D.O.D 4 - 4 - 44

[Jon]

this vehicle was used by army ??

very interesting vehicle

willy

Read....... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M7_Snow_Tractor

[willy63]

thanks for link

very interesting machine

where did you find your M7 ? in belgium ?

willy

[Mountaineer]

thanks for link

very interesting machine

where did you find your M7 ? in belgium ?

willy

Hi Willy,

found this one in Colorado, a few miles away from Camp Hale, former training grounds of the U.S. 10th Mountain Division.
As far as I know, there are only 2 in Europe.

[Mountaineer]

Update:
Radiator repaired and put back in place.

Transmission and rear axle overhauled, only had to replace 2 inner oil seals in the rear axle, all the rest was as new.



Fueltank repaired and mounted on the frame.

And outer window frame sandblasted, painted and back in place

[Gordon_M]

Excellent work Tom.

Merry Christmas, your sprockets will be with you in the New year.

Gordon

[Mountaineer]

Excellent work Tom.

Merry Christmas, your sprockets will be with you in the New year.

Gordon

Thanks Gordon,
Merry Christmas to you too.

[17thAirborne]

Very impressive restoration work! I have a lot to learn from you as I work on the Clark Airborne Bull Dozer.

[TopKick]

Outstanding!

[Mountaineer]

Thanks guys

New set of wheels have arrived, Firestone 3-rib 4.00-15



Didn't have to go to work today and started to make a new floor.
Only piece of floor that was left on the M7, 1/2" thick plywood:


And the new floor parts:
Drivers floor



Fueltank floor



Fueltank and passenger floor


Passenger floor and toolbox

[Mountaineer]

Got some more work done the last few days

added the steering box and steering rod:



brakeshoes reinstalled:


Compass installed:


Driveshaft fitted:



Floor plates:


Rear body parts:

[Gordon_M]

Tom,

Robert, at DATAPLATES4U, is in the process of copying plates for my T-36, and included is the round plate for the heater instructions.





I'm not 100% sure that this same plate appeared on the M7 dash, but it is the same heater, so if you need a plate...

Anyone know for sure?