ABL-Restorations

09/04/2026

today i managed to finish up the radiator install and fix a minor electrical issue.
I was able to start the engine and do a quick test ride. Every thing is working as it should!

08/31/2026

Moving into the final stretch with the 151 A2 build!
Engine is in!! and we are waiting on battery's and a radiator.

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Its engine teardown day!
Got her apart as far as I needed to.
Changed out the rear main seal . Then on to cleaning every part up that has to go back on tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will paint parts and reassemble with a new clutch pack and all new gaskets!

08/15/2026

Another busy day in the shop!
We got 99.99 % of the body assembly completed today!
Spare gas tank mounted, Wheels painted, dash electricidal hooked up and mounted!Seats installed, the list goes on!!
Tuesday we are looking at getting the clutch removed and a new one installed . also going to install a new rear main seal .
wait for pics and videos coming soon!

08/14/2026

Ive got the mutt on all four tires! Next up the engine!

08/10/2026

WOW, a week latter and I can see the finish line! Had a great day in the shop ! Got a lot done. Its looking like she will be on all fours by the end of the week.

08/05/2026

Today was a dry out day for the tub, (meaning let some of the chemicals v**e off ) before reassembly.
Tomorrow we are set up to do most of the small part painting ,times 3 coats!
After that we wait 2-3 days for all painted surfaces to cure and start assembly on Monday!
Then its on to engine maintenance
REAR MAIN SEAL
new clutch and through out bearing
New gaskets all around on this one!.

08/04/2026

we got 3 coats of USMC green applied today!
We start painting parts tomorrow!

07/31/2026

Just signed contracts on these two beauty's !
City Of Deltona Has chosen TRI COUNTY PAINTING to restore and bring back to STATIC RESTORED condition.
1 Huey Cobra
1 M114 APC
Some quick "before" pics
Also , just added a field Howitzer.