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M4A4 s/n 5271 as found > engine restoration > engine ready > dismantling > hull restoration > fitting engine & track > hull finishing > turret and gun restoration > finished!

38) After all the hull repairs were completed, I removed the transmission assembly, all 4.5 tonnes of it. I had left this in to give the hull some integrity during the repairs.

39) With all hull repairs and fittings finished, I moved the hull outside and took off the remaining bogies prior to sandblasting.

40) Back indoors with primer on.

41) White and green at last!
This was October 2001.

42) I rebuilt all the bogies using new springs. I did have to replace the missing two units and I managed to match the castings.
This vehicle has the early skids which are very hard to find now. The wheels came from Australia and I replaced the tyres with good take offs.

43) This is the refitting of the transmission assembly.
Fortunately there was nothing wrong with the unit so all I had to replace were oil seals.

44) Front compartment with some of the equipment back in.
Note the early pedestal mounted seats, all original except I had to make new trays.
Also note the parking brake on the back of the transmission.

45) One of the first things I fitted was the auxiliary generator. This is the early HRH-28 unit with the inverted engine.
The fuel tank above is a new stainless steel one.

46) This is the front of the engine bay showing the auxiliary generator exhaust with its small silencer, the fire extinguisher horns and various conduits and cables.

47) This is the rear view showing the fuel filter and shut off valve to the left of the door opening.

M4A4 s/n 5271 as found > engine restoration > engine ready > dismantling > hull restoration >
fitting engine & track > hull finishing > turret and gun restoration > finished!