M3A1 Stuart Tank Project

[Lordsandy]

Stuart M3A1 SN 10189 was built at ACF-Berwick in December 1942 as part of Purchase Order T-3345-1 and was assigned Registration Number 3025398. Still has the original data plate. Long ways to go but it's a start! Would appreciate any and all advice as well as any help locating needed parts. Thank you!

 

[dk8019]

You lucky duck! What's the story behind the purchase?

 

[kubotaman]

Nice!!! So you bought the one the musuem in Danbury had? I was wondering where it went. When it is done, you should bring it to the Battle for the Airfield reenactment at the Collings Foundation.

The CF might even be able to hook you up with parts. Are you on the G503 board? You will probably get more help there. Good luck with your project!!

 

[Lordsandy]

Yes, that's the one. I posted on the G503 also thank you. Here's a list of parts I'm looking for if anybody has anything please let me know.

WTB: M3-M3A1 Stuart Parts

1- Pistol Port Door.
2- Service Lights, Bases and Guards.
3- Rear Tail lights.
4- Battery Cover Plate.
5- Exterior Turret Bearing Bracket (1) W/Bearings and Shims.
6- Clutch Pedal.
7- Accelerator Pedal.
8- Propeller Shaft and Knuckles.
9- Engine Compartment Screen/Cover.
10- Instrument Panel and Gauges.
11- Antiaircraft Mount
12- 21 Grousers
13- Gyro Stabilizing Unit.
14- Turret Basket.
15- Traversing Gear Box (Manual/Hydraulic).
16- Auxiliary Generator G103-15-45676
17- Transmission Oil Cooler
18- Engine Oil Cooler
19- Fixed Fire Extinguisher and Components.
20- Idler Nut Wrench.
21- Track Jack 41-W-3673
22- W670-9A Starter Delco Remy 1108679
23- W670-9A Magnetos (2) VMN-7-DFA
24- Propeller Shaft Housing.
25- Jettison Tanks and Hardware.
26- Engine Oil Tank Cap.
27- Front Foot Step.
28- Gearshift Lever.
29- Turret Support Rollers (3).
30- Turret Seat Assembly's (2).
31- Drivers Seat Assembly.
32- Bow Gunners Seat Assembly.
33- Hull Ammo Racks and Bins.
34- Air Cleaners.
35- Windshield Armor Hold Open, Rod Base.
36- Towing Clevis's Front/Back.
37- Turret Signal Flag Opening Cover.
38- Fuel Tank Caps.
39- Rear Mud Flaps

 

[kubotaman]

Steve Greenberg may have some of that stuff. He is on G503 and has a M3A1 also.

 

[Al Capone]

No tracks ? Does it run ya think?

 

[PaFarmer]

Awesome. How about David Yamulla in Hazelton Pa. http://www.militaryvehiclesupply.net

 

[Lordsandy]

Thanks guys! I talk with Steve and David a lot, they are great guys and a huge help.

 

[NDT]

Advice? I will echo what I'm sure you have already been told: You will need to fabricate much of what is on your list. Find an extremely competent sheet metal fabricator/weld shop near you and make friends with them. You will need to travel to someone with a similar tank and make detail drawings of everything you need. Parts like "turret basket" are just not on the loose anywhere.