My Clark CA-1

Pictures of board members Clarkair Dozers in any condition. This would be the area to post up picture of your dozer and keep the group informed of its restoration or display in events. Feel free to do written documentation in this area to let us know how you are progressing.
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Bill_Wolf
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My Clark CA-1

Post by Bill_Wolf »

Here are some pictures of my Clark Dozer purchased near Glens Falls NY in March of 2009.

The serial number on my dozer is CA1441581. Procuction date 3-25-44.

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Last edited by Bill_Wolf on Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:16 am, edited 1 time in total.
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x2) 194? Wood Ben Hur
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
Bill_Wolf
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Re: My Clark CA=1

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More pictures from December 2010 of the dozer being prepped to be moved into my garage. There are pictures of the intake "cap". Not sure if it is original as it has some red paint on it.

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Last edited by Bill_Wolf on Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x2) 194? Wood Ben Hur
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
Bill_Wolf
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Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:23 pm

Re: My Clark CA=1

Post by Bill_Wolf »

When I purchased the dozer the motor was stuck. I received the all to frequent "ran when parked" excuse when I bought it. I bought it knowing the motor would have to come apart. I removed the head and found minimal rust in the cylinders. The worst one being the one with the exhaust valve stuck open. Diesel fuel and daily wrenching of the flywheel pulley bolt broke it free. Removal of the cylinder head revealed below. Most of that is anti freeze.

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After a honing of the cylinders the turn over smoothly.

I want to get the engine running to check the drive-train before I rebuild the engine. Need to know my complete exposure before I decide whether to invest the funds or sell it.
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x2) 194? Wood Ben Hur
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
awleblanc1941
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Re: My Clark CA-1

Post by awleblanc1941 »

Dave, I know that this post is a little late but I just wanted to say that I also bought my Clark CA-1 in Glens Falls, NY from a scrap yard about 30 years ago.
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