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   Armand DeYoung
9Mtarc1liS0h8 300 atf 1sf0:28 PdMh  · 
Well, this is the day I have been waiting for. This is a photo of Charlie Widlund, who I have been friends with for about 20 years, and me taken today as I presented my M7 Snow Machine model to him for his AC museum.  Charlie and wife Mavis own an amazing museum on their farm near Manson, IA.  A year or so ago, Charlie was fortunate to buy the real M7 that I scaled this model to about 15 years ago.  Allis Chalmers built 200 of the M7's for the Army Air Corp in 1944 (the year I was born) and shipped them all to Alaska.  (hence all being white).  There are a few other M7's in existence but I doubt any that were restored to the level of this one by the previous owner.   It is now the centerpiece of Charlies museum and I am glad to have my model join it.  As for the model, the (fenders) are actually ski's that can be mounted in place of the front wheels.  It steers like the real machine, top is removable, as well as the jerry can on the back.  I don't know of any other models of the M7 in existence, but it's possible.

Edited by Kenny L. - 02 Apr 2022 at 5:43am

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Kenny L. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: NEIOWA Points: 1350	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kenny L. Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Armand DeYoung post on Facebook Posted: 02 Apr 2022 at 5:29am
	Armand DeYoung 9Mtarc1liS0h8 300 atf 1sf0:28 PdMh · Well, this is the day I have been waiting for. This is a photo of Charlie Widlund, who I have been friends with for about 20 years, and me taken today as I presented my M7 Snow Machine model to him for his AC museum. Charlie and wife Mavis own an amazing museum on their farm near Manson, IA. A year or so ago, Charlie was fortunate to buy the real M7 that I scaled this model to about 15 years ago. Allis Chalmers built 200 of the M7's for the Army Air Corp in 1944 (the year I was born) and shipped them all to Alaska. (hence all being white). There are a few other M7's in existence but I doubt any that were restored to the level of this one by the previous owner. It is now the centerpiece of Charlies museum and I am glad to have my model join it. As for the model, the (fenders) are actually ski's that can be mounted in place of the front wheels. It steers like the real machine, top is removable, as well as the jerry can on the back. I don't know of any other models of the M7 in existence, but it's possible. Edited by Kenny L. - 02 Apr 2022 at 5:43am

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	Armand, your talent continues to amaze me and others!
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	Yes... it is unbelievable what that man can do with a model.
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	Had the pleasure of meeting Armand at a show in Marshalltown, IA some years ago. Gifted artisan for sure! Unbelievable attention to detail. This is more than likely the M7 that Charlie Widlund had at that same show. There's also one located at Witzel family farms near Madison, NE. Dave W and I had a great time up there driving a few of their ACs And, I believe there's one more at the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles in Lexington, NE Edited by Gatz in NE - 02 Apr 2022 at 12:41pm

Bill Long Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4556	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Long Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2022 at 9:12pm
	Armand, Always a REAL PLEASURE to see you. As usual you look GREAT. Whatever you are doing please continue it cause it is working well. Take good care of your O E LONG and SON dealer front. Your usual outstanding job on the model. You are an excellent craftsman. Good Luck! Bill Long

Armand(AZ) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Points: 858	Post Options Post Reply Quote Armand(AZ) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2022 at 9:55pm
	The M7 that Gatz posted is the machine that I scaled for the model, however, Charlie did not own it at that time. It was purchased by Rich Lickwig of Iowa Falls during a RV trip to Alaska, brought back to IA and restored. Rich passed away a couple years ago and his wife Peg offered it to Charlie. When I showed the model to them in Hutchinson the next year, he put it on the hood for photos. I decided that my model should join it again and gave it to Charlie for his museum. Armand Edited by Armand(AZ) - 02 Apr 2022 at 9:59pm