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10-03-16, 03:37
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Sexton 1891
Hello guys, my name is Allen Bryant. After almost six years of toiling away on my Sexton II SPG, I thought I would share some pictures. I bought this Sexton from Byron Morris with SECO in Augusta, Georgia in February of 2002 and it sat in my side yard untouched until March of 2010 when I began restoration. I am approximately 85% finished with the restoration now and I will post pictures of my project over the next few days and weeks.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored 
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10-03-16, 04:06
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Don't keep us waiting!!!
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10-03-16, 04:17
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Disassembly
I started by removing the R975C4 engine and began disassembling it. As I took it apart I bagged and labeled every single piece which was extremely helpful during reassembly. I also took an extraordinary number of pictures throughout the process which were priceless.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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10-03-16, 04:38
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Engine Assembly
Once I had cleaned, painted and replaced/rebuilt all worn parts I began the reassembly process. I used the rebuilding manual for the most part, but I also received some very valuable information from Jesse Browning who provided a lot of key information especially in wiring the magnetos to the correct cylinder.(The manual is not as clear as it could be in this area.)
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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10-03-16, 04:52
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Very nice work Allen!
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10-03-16, 04:54
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Startup
I was able to start the engine in April 2012 and ran it on its test stand a total of four and half hours over two weekends. It started right up when I hit the starter button, but I did have to adjust the air idle lever on the front of the carb to get it to idle properly. I have post a video of the engine running on YouTube at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsJlBd8a9E
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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10-03-16, 04:56
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Thanks! Jesse.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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12-03-16, 00:37
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After I finished the engine I began work on the chassis by removing the gun and everything that would unbolt. I did not however, separate the transmission and cross drive from the chassis or completely disassemble the suspension. Once I had removed all I could, I sand blasted the chassis inside and out. (On a side note, I did this in the summer and fall of 2012 which was one of the worst drought years in Oklahoma history, but it rained on me at least a little every time I sand blasted without fail. I still haven't figured that out.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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12-03-16, 00:39
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More pictures.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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12-03-16, 00:41
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And more pictures
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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24-03-16, 04:01
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Since I did not have the ability to move the chassis inside my shop I had to work on it outside. I constructed a sheet metal roof with tarp sides to protect the inside of the fighting and engine compartments while I painted them.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored Last edited by Half-Track Guy; 20-04-16 at 19:28. Reason: Edit Picture Links
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24-03-16, 04:05
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Engine Compartment and other items.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored Last edited by Half-Track Guy; 20-04-16 at 19:49.
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24-03-16, 04:16
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Finally, I had the chassis ready for the engine to be reinstalled and in March 2015, with the help of my brother I installed the engine and drove my Sexton for the first time. I was also able to park it in my shop which makes restoration on the rest of the vehicle much easier. I have posted videos of the startup and first drive on YouTube at the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9syFrrPF6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HwFY2HRjw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDkzF3sEwGQ
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored Last edited by Half-Track Guy; 26-04-16 at 19:28.
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24-03-16, 09:15
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Great project, fantastic to see the first start and drive, most impressed!
Rich.
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24-03-16, 20:42
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Quote:
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Terry Warner - 74-????? M151A2 - 70-08876 M38A1 - 53-71233 M100CDN trailer Beware! The Green Disease walks among us!
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25-03-16, 02:24
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Thanks Rich and Terry!
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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25-03-16, 04:37
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Very nice!
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28-05-16, 15:58
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25 Pounder
When I received my Sexton from SECO it had the section of the barrel that had been cutoff and muzzle brake laying in the floor. I also received one complete set of breach ring parts (less the fire control parts) and about two thirds of a second set along with two breach blocks. When I put the barrel back together I had it sleeved with thick walled pipe and welded. I wanted to be able to have a propane cannon but have it look as original as possible so I had a replica breach ring constructed that would conceal the hardware that makes a propane cannon work.
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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28-05-16, 16:01
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More 25 Pounder pictures. Now I am just waiting on better weather and when I can get enough family and friends together to help me install the gun!
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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#21
17-07-16, 16:35
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25 Pounder Main Gun Installed
Finally got the 25 Pounder Main Gun installed. Not completely finished yet but at least it looks like a Sexton again. I have posted links below of video of the installation and drive afterwards.
https://youtu.be/pEFnSmgIuic https://youtu.be/_AqnCrpBO28
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1942 M2A1 Half-Track - Restored 1945 Ford GPW - Restored 1966 M151 - Restored 1944 Sexton SPG - Running & 85% Restored 1943 M2 Half-Track - Unrestored 1944 M3 Half-Track - Unrestored 1945 CCKW - Unrestored
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