Restoration Thread for M32 w/sidecar WW2 AAF Flight Line untility vehicle

[rtk]

Very Nice ! That sidecar will give you room for all your purchases at the shows !

 

[Torisco]

Very Nice ! That sidecar will give you room for all your purchases at the shows !

The sidecar dimensions are 30" long 16" high and 18" wide. My commanding General said if I can fit the next vehicle I may desire to buy into the sidecar then I have her permission.

 

[rtk]

WOW , Tough Lady , LOL , How about if you can can fit the cycle INTO your next ride ! Great job , looking very nice .

 

[Torisco]

WOW , Tough Lady , LOL , How about if you can can fit the cycle INTO your next ride ! Great job , looking very nice .

What a great idea! I can tell the general that I thought she said I could have another vehicle if the cycle sidecar fit into it...perfect.

Actually, she is really cool about my green toys and said maybe we can sell our current home and look for another place with more room for the toys if that is actually what I really want. So... I do not complain... and say yes dear a lot.

 

[rtk]

Now THAT is cool . MY BOSS would NEVER say that to me , no telling what could end up here !! LOL

 

[Another Ahab]

I have attached photos of markings I placed on the vehicle fender and body. Also some pictures of the sidecar box fabrication that began as a large flat piece of steel.

Just got my new camera and I hope that the Pics are as good as my earlier camera that went to shutter heaven....

If it's a camera you need:

- Might check with SCSG-G4

I think he owns ALL of them:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?77929-So-what-are-some-of-the-other-toys-Steel-Soldiers-own/page5

 

[Torisco]

If it's a camera you need:

- Might check with SCSG-G4

I think he owns ALL of them.

Now why didn't I think of that !

 

[Another Ahab]

The sidecar dimensions are 30" long 16" high and 18" wide. My commanding General said if I can fit the next vehicle I may desire to buy into the sidecar then I have her permission.

 

[Torisco]

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When you REALLY need a friend you can count on "Another Ahab"....Where do I get one of these!!

 

[rtk]

 

[Another Ahab]

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When you REALLY need a friend you can count on "Another Ahab"....Where do I get one of these!!

 

[Torisco]

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What did I tell you!!...What a pal....

 

[Torisco]

Body storage box and Sidecar fabrication

I applied bed liner to the body storage bin and then finished off the fitting of the sidecar box, the sidecar box lid and the box to frame fitting.

Tomorrow is the hard part of fitting it to the bike frame so the toe-in and bike tilt are correct. I sure hope my previous measurements were dead on????!!!

 

[Torisco]

Tried to fit the frame to the bike and found that all four mounting tabs needed some modification due to obstructions under the frame.

Also, the mounting bars were not parallel (off by about 3/4") After straightening the bars and modifying the tabs I got the correct fit for the frame mounting holes to line up. I then drilled the tabs for the mounting bolts and primed the frame for final painting.

Began priming the sidecar box after fitting the lid so it would slide off and on in the hinges without having to use a hammer.

Then I installed the sidecar box latch hasp. It sure looks modern for a period correct latch?

More painting tomorrow...

 

[rtk]

I think you are doing a FINE REBUILD , can't wait to see it finished . You know I have a COOLER that will fit nicely in the BOX , just to have a beverage at a MV show , gets thirsty all that looking ! LOL bob k

 

[Another Ahab]

I applied bed liner to the body storage bin and then finished off the fitting of the sidecar box, the sidecar box lid and the box to frame fitting.

Tomorrow is the hard part of fitting it to the bike frame so the toe-in and bike tilt are correct. I sure hope my previous measurements were dead on????!!!

Real nice sheet metal work:

- your tin-knocking? or hired?

Either way, Torisco, somebody knows what they're doing. Kudos. Pretty:

 

[Torisco]

I think you are doing a FINE REBUILD , can't wait to see it finished . You know I have a COOLER that will fit nicely in the BOX , just to have a beverage at a MV show , gets thirsty all that looking ! LOL bob k

I had no real plans for the sidecar, but now with your reply I am all in for your idea. A mobile beer bar! Thanks for your comments Bob.
Gordon Felice

 

[Another Ahab]

I had no real plans for the sidecar, but now with your reply I am all in for your idea. A mobile beer bar! Thanks for your comments Bob.
Gordon Felice

 

[Torisco]

Real nice sheet metal work:

- your tin-knocking? or hired?

Either way, Torisco, somebody knows what they're doing. Kudos. Pretty:


I worked with a local guy who owns a welding shop in town. He did 99% of the work, all the difficult bending and configured the sidecar box to my drawings and measurements. I drew up all the plans and measurements and helped here and there with the fabrication process.

The precise welding and the equipment needed to make this sidecar box demanded that I get a professional for the side car box.

 

[Torisco]

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Now why did'nt I look this up before going through all this sidecar beer box box work ! ?&*#*@