37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

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Andy Cole
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:41 pm

I already have a piece of 1.5 ID DOM. I picked it up a year ago almost.

I had already planned on building a rifling machine, but that will be after this is complete. I can always take the barrel off and rifle it later.
1943 Willys MB285433 D.O.D. 12-3-1943
1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
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Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:10 pm

Tool Box/battery box done as far as I'm concerned. I made the latch and hasp, as well as the battery box lid, hinge, and knob today. When I take it off later for finishing and painting, I will polish up the rough spots. I'll also drill the toggle and shape it a bit more round. Now on to bigger and harder things.

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1943 Willys MB285433 D.O.D. 12-3-1943
1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
M3A4 Hand Cart
Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
Boy D.O.Delivery. 2-15-2007
Girl D.O.Delivery. 4-9-2009
Girl D.O.Delivery. 10-23-2012

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by John James Arnold » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:54 am

Hi Andy
Just like to add my plaudits to your thread...superb job!...I'm building a 37mm replica over the pond in England....I'm going to copy some of your innovations particularly the tool box lid construction, great answer to the problem...you are making a smashing job of the project....plasma cutters are the way to go!!...I will be following your progress ....regards John
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:25 pm

Thanks John!

I just couldn't stand it. I had to put at least one coat of Rattle Can OD on. It helps prevent rust, but mostly for the Grin factor :roll: :D
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1943 Willys MB285433 D.O.D. 12-3-1943
1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
M3A4 Hand Cart
Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
Boy D.O.Delivery. 2-15-2007
Girl D.O.Delivery. 4-9-2009
Girl D.O.Delivery. 10-23-2012

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by John James Arnold » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:33 am

Hi Andy
Any more developments/pictures....your eager fans want more!!....hope you are well....regards John
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by NZM305 » Sat Nov 19, 2016 3:03 pm

Any updates Andy?

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:29 am

Unfortunately I have not been able to do much for the past 6-7 months. I had been having shoulder pain for a while. After it got where I couldn't sleep, my wife, a registered nurse, made me an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. Turned out I had several issues. Including a bone tumor. Thankfully it was benign. But I had to have surgery to have some bone removed as well as a cyst. Then there was recovery and therapy.
I am back to work now and have plans to pick back up with the build. The left arm just doesn't have the ability to lift what it used to yet. Much of the components of this build are a bit heavy. Fear not though, unless the Lord calls me home or something worse happens physically, I'll be posting updates again shortly.
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1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
M3A4 Hand Cart
Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
Boy D.O.Delivery. 2-15-2007
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Jayhawkmickey » Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:49 pm

Get well soon, your work is inspiring.
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by NZM305 » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:23 am

Sorry to hear of the ill health but glad to hear your recovering. I look forward to the updates when your ready :)

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by John James Arnold » Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:09 am

Hi Andy....I am also one of your followers....all the best in your recovery...looking forward to the next instalment...Best regards John
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Bentwood » Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:27 am

Andy,
I have seen lesser reproduction cannon with no makers marks on them. I certainly hope you are going to make a nice bronze plaque with you info on it attached somewhere. All art pieces need to be signed!
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Bruno Marshall » Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:49 am

Amazing. I am always shocked at how talented some people are.
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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Fri Dec 09, 2016 2:01 pm

I have started again. I have several things in the works all at once. It is really slow, but I'm working on the sled/ sleigh, the trunnions, and the travel lock.
Here are some photos of the travel lock so far.

This is the CNC plasma cutter making quick work of the posts I programmed.

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Here are the parts cut out laying next to the drawings.

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Bent and welded.

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Ground and polished.
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Next week, the other components will be programmed, cut, and added.
1943 Willys MB285433 D.O.D. 12-3-1943
1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
M3A4 Hand Cart
Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
Boy D.O.Delivery. 2-15-2007
Girl D.O.Delivery. 4-9-2009
Girl D.O.Delivery. 10-23-2012

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Andy Cole » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:23 am

I have almost got the travel lock finished. I have most of the parts made. I have them mated up in this photo. NOT all parts are welded in. Many are just tacked to make sure that everything lines up, and functions properly. The bolts are not the ones I'm going to use. This is just a progress update.
Ughhhh I know the devil is in the details, but who is ever going to crawl under this thing and see if the travel lock is mostly accurate and functional?
I wonder sometimes, If I'm making this harder than I should.

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More later.
1943 Willys MB285433 D.O.D. 12-3-1943
1951 M100 trailer D.O.D. 3/51
1951 M37 Truck D.O.D. 5-28-1951
M3 37MM ATG
M3A4 Hand Cart
Wife D.O.Delivery 7-21-1979
Boy D.O.Delivery. 2-15-2007
Girl D.O.Delivery. 4-9-2009
Girl D.O.Delivery. 10-23-2012

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Re: 37mm anti tank gun build....non-DD

Post by Steve Webb » Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:04 pm

No one will ever use the word Bubba with your work Andy
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