Update on South Custer Historical Society Sheep Wagon Restoration - 2012-2013

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Dave Wilson and Earl Lockie have been working HARD for months on the restoration of a sheep wagon which was donated to the South Custer Historical Society. They transported the sheep wagon to the restoration site on 14 April 2012.

Sheep Wagon Box Before restoration Apr 12 2013 (below.

Sheep Wagon Box Completely Remade Ready To Set On Running Gear (below).

Sheep Wagon Progress Front Rear Walls In Place Jul 24 2013 (below).

Sheep Wagon Running gear before Restoration Nov 12 2012 (below).

Sheep Wagon Running Gear Done Apr 14 2013 Wilson Dave and Lockie Earl (below). 

Sheep Wagon Running Gear Gone 4-14-13 Wilson Dave and Lockie Earl 2 (below).

Sheep Wagon Wheel Needs Complete Restoration Dec 2012 (below).

Sheep Wagon Wheels Wilson Dave and Lockie Earl New Spokes and Feloes Made.

Mackay, Idaho Sheep Wagon To Be Restored - April 2012

This historic late 1800's or early 1900's Studebaker Company sheep wagon donated to the Lost Rivers Museum in Mackay, Idaho by the Orlin and Clara Baker family in late 1980's is going to be restored by volunteers, Dave Wilson and Earl Lockie.

In preparation for the restoration, the sheep wagon cover was disassembled for transport to the restoration site on April 11 2012.

Dave Wilson working in the background with Earl Lockie (not pictured, as he is taking the photos).

On  April 15, 2012, Leonard Wall donated his trailer to haul the sheep wagon to restoration site. Below, Leonard Wall and Dave Wilson planning how to load the wagon on the trailer.

Earl Lockie's truck with Leonard Wall's trailer. Leonard Wall and Dave Wilson.

 Museum neighbor, Frank Sandford. with Leonard Wall.

 Securing the sheep wagon to the trailer for the trip to the restoration site.

 Sheep wagon arrives at covered restoration site.

Sheep wagon restoration crew: Dave Wilson, Leonard Wall, and Earl Lockie. Good luck guys!