How To: Restoration of Ford M8 armoured car US Ordnance number 7373

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I just read through a number of recent posts, and smiled when you mentioned moving the M8 under its own power a few months ago. That is always a monumental occasion - like first flight in a repaired aircraft, or first shots downrange for a rebuilt rifle.

You are fortunate to have willing and equally clever businesses nearby who are helping you with parts and service. I could hear the voice of experience talking in the discussion of sleeved brake cylinders.

As for ergonomics, there is an acceptable modification in wartime Jeeps to notch the leftside wheel arch so the driver's seat can go back another 3-4". Otherwise, today's well fed enthusiasts wouldn't fit. Unfortunately the interior partitions of the M8 rule that out as an option. You might not have a choice except to change out the seat cushions for two thicknesses of folded wool blanket against a single thickness of curved seatback.