Thank you for the comments Steven!  It is great to hear that you are enjoying the videos and learning - I learn every time I work on something...and the process of making the videos always make me think more about what "first principle" I am learning and can share.  Super fulfilling process...and we get to enjoy these incredible pieces of history in the process!  Thanks for being here.

Greetings Ron.  Funny you should ask this question - just got off the phone with another Weasel owner and we were discussing this very issue.  I have had the most success by using a 4.5" angle grinder with a thin kerf cutting disc....I cut the rivet heads in an x pattern...being careful to cut deep enough to weaken the head, but not so deep as to cut the grouser.  I then use an air hammer/chisel with a pointed bit to knock out the rivet - you need a good solid backing - like an anvil or a piece of steel.  The rivets will pop out - but it is a time consuming project for sure.I also have a small cutting torch - am thinking of trying to hit the heads with a cutting torch and have a partner hit the mostly cut off head/rivet with the air hammer - this may be the fastest way .... but will require careful work with the cutting torch.  We will be trying this soon!Thanks for being here!

Greetings Jay!  You are right....we should probably quit promoting Weasels....😂. I do love that idea from your mentor.... and wholeheartedly agree....I like to tell people that "everything is the same"....they usually look at me funny, but there are so many patterns that repeat themselves in unexpected places.  Pretty soon, something "new" to you starts to react in a predictable way because you have seen the pattern before. Thanks for your support!

Hmmmm....interesting as in "atta boys - way to adapt and overcome"....or interesting as in "that was FUBAR...but you did recover the vehicle and you didn't kill anyone so....". 🤣Thanks for watching Peter!

Thanks for the feedback Steven - love to hear that the videos are helping.  I too find it increasingly difficult to find people with experience with this old technology.....some of these "arts" are seemingly getting lost....This was one of the main reasons I started the channel...to try and capture this information so other enthusiasts can repair/restore/enjoy these vehicles and technology.  We are due for another virtual meetup.  We are going to schedule it for Nov 7.....around 8pm ET....try to join if you can and we can run through any issues you are having.  We usually get a small crowd, but there is always lots of experience and we all learn!Thanks again for your support Steven!

Thanks Jay - I was most happy that we didn't hurt anyone or anything....lots going on.  Sherman is another level! Hope you are doing well my friend!

Outing me!!!  The pulling the engine thing is a thing...but once you get over the fact that you need to pull the engine to change the points, you just do it.  We can get an engine out in about an hour.  It takes a couple hours to get everything back in, but.....the alternative is massive frustration, Dennis grabbing hammers...etc.Poor Maria!  My wife is a willing participant as camerawoman....not too much else!  Maybe we need to do a field trip to John's shop for the transmission pull and rebuild 🤣. We will put you front and center baby!

We are blessed my friend - you need to come over for a Tuesday and hang out.  As for the half-track, I get it! On our jeeps, we use them so much...including the 4wd, that they have become really reliable as the weak links have been fixed. The Weasel gets used a fair amount, but since it has not been restored, I know of many "weak" links.  It is one thing to get stuck in the field...another deep in the woods.  The half track is a beast.....I think the key is more use!  I think the wife needs to start taking it to the grocery store on her weekly grocery run!

Cool!  Will send you an email.