Hard Decisions
We are making space in our hanger, this means we are considering changing the fleet a bit, and are preparing our Bv 202 for sale to the...
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Mar 15, 20191 min read
M3 Steering
Steering on the M3 now in and functional! This is a major accomplishment and we are very happy with the end result! You can see the...
Mar 10, 20191 min read
Landsdowne Park Opening
Out and about! We work hard to bring military history and technology into the public space. Unlike most museums, we have taken a page...
Mar 4, 20191 min read
Got Gas M3
Got gas?? While the side armour plate is still off, its a great time to line up the twin fuel tanks to measure up for the lines and...
Mar 2, 20191 min read
M3 Goodness
More armor goodness! One forgets just how big an M3 Halftrack is! Sponson armor went on the rear of her today, with much help from our...
Mar 1, 20191 min read
M3 Bumper fix
How we straighten out 1/4 plate… Gas, a 24 inch adjustable and a BFH (Big #@$% hammer)… Pushed in bumper section of the M3, is now,...
Feb 28, 20191 min read
Old and New Parts M3
You can see the contrast of the old and new parts in the pic below. With the floor, tracks and cab you can see just how far we have come...
Feb 26, 20191 min read
M2 Track #2
Now, for track two! This one took a bit longer due to some work needed on the VVS spring system, but now, going on easily with the help...
Nov 5, 20181 min read
Fall Half Track Update November 2018
What a difference ! From a fully clogged rad to a fully re-cored and tested one. Only the rad frame could be salvaged, so a new core was...
Oct 14, 20181 min read
Take a Veteran to Dinner
It is not everyday you get to drive a Ferret into Tudor Hall in Ottawa. It was a show stopper for sure. Our crew for the evening was...
Oct 1, 20181 min read
Starter Problems
On September 22nd the CwC was proud to be in attendance at the Ottawa Army Run. The society attended the event along with the collections...
Sep 27, 20180 min read
Sep 22, 20181 min read
Army Run 2018
Vehicles: V100 Ferret Crew: Nick Tilgner Dave Blois Terry Warner What a fantastic day! We had a lot of interest in the vehicles and even...
Sep 22, 20181 min read
More Half Track Before and After Goodness
Its so satisfying to have progress pictures like this side by side! With a zero time drive line and fully overhauled electrics and a...
Sep 22, 20181 min read
Half Track Progress Update September 2018
Some ” Before and Afters ” Keen eyes will note the swap over of the return rollers. The rollers are symmetrical, and to make maintenance...
Sep 22, 20181 min read
Friday Art Shot
The inside door markings of the Societies 1970 AM General M-35 A2….all business!
Sep 15, 20181 min read
Gatineau Airshow 2018
Vehicles: M35 V100 Crew: Nick Tilgner Terry Warner Robyn Craig Devorah Sugarman It was a scorcher this year! Beautiful skies and +30...
Aug 17, 20181 min read
Friday Art Shot!
The Society’s AM General HMMVW
Aug 7, 20181 min read
Bolt On Madness!
We had a great week of bolt on madness on the Half Track Fully stripped front axle ready to go on. Steering box overhaul and Installed...
Jul 24, 20181 min read
Half Track progress update
Our newly overhauled White AX 160 Flathead 6 engine just dropped into the frame rails of the Societies 1942 Autocar M3 Half Track . This...
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