No problems, I have already got two to go at and more work on the parts that I have than I can shake a stick at:wacko:

just to keep Colin happy ( i know its a little off thread) here are some photos of a few of the other toys in the toy box, Richie the keys for the Comet are kept on the sun visor, but bring a big wad to put the fuel in to get away !

Ronson carrier
 

Shaun, Found this pick of a Ronson carrier, must of once been based at the old Buckenham airbase I suppose have you any clues to it's history?.

Marc....it would be taken for testing and inspection purposes only....... and waiting until Shaun was sleeping...well we wouldnt want to inconvenience him you see.

And i am a Brick layer by trade by the way....

You the Daddy!!!
 

Shaun

Well done mate. What a fantastic find.
Just shows there still out there.
Have a Great Xmas.
Barry

If anybody knows of a Bren pintle mount for sale, Please let me know.

Richard,
 

So you made a career change? Your profile says: "Occupation:COP, please don't hate me for this!" LOL :confused

Cheers mate,

I am looking it just says Brick layer ?

Shaun make a list of the bits you dont have we may have stuff spare ;)

Richard,
 

Now it does! But not before! :fry:

But don't worry mate, I won't hate you for it :yappy: :yappy:

Cheers mate,

shhhh, i think richie means undercover bricklayer :) your secret is safe with us.

eddy

Argh Darnit.......

Shaun what is the grand plan for this one then ?

strip down starts on Monday - full rebuild, i may even make the flame equipment for it. then sicily markings - i have the overalls - you and me then need to find some where with a lamp post with 3 lights hanging from it to go in the back ground of the photo do you have a short mates to stand in for the other guy ?

Another Carrier needs saving
 

Shaun, You and Mark want to recovery this one?. It's still sitting there, once used for hauling lifeboats.

I will save it if you pm me its location

just putting my boots on now kevin - will we need the Helicopter ?

Just so every one else knows what im on about with that comment Richard i have post the photo - our grandfathers served together , mine was the REME fitter with the carrier platoon Richards was a carrier driver - my grandfather is on the right Richards is on the left.

hahahaah he would need to be bloody short i am only 5' 10" hahahaha

Very nice find, good luck!!!!

super find, i am astounded that being so close to the road its not been seen before, or at least by a collector. I have also been driving around the country looking over hedges for 35 years or so, which is why I drive a 4x4;)

Thats amazing. Are you going to enlighten us to the story behind it? It seems a very strange place to dump a Carrier.

Shaun what about the CVRT in the background, does that need a home now that you have the carrier?

R

CVRT now that is one beast i wouldnt mind a bash in...tad easier to drive than a carrier, what with pre select gearbox's or automatic for that matter... always nice to drive summit built at my home town :)

PS Shaun here are some other photo's to get the creative juices flowing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSCF1904.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSCF1732.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...DSCF1022-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...DSCF1033-1.jpg

finally got started on the strip down, managed to find the WD number (see photos) CT 112596. Its coming apart nicely with no nasty surprises . The hand control for the flame kit is still in place and there is only one section top armour missing which should not to be to hard to fit a new section in. I have pulled together a shopping list of the main items that are missing, i will post on here soon hoping that some of you guys will have some odd parts laying around.

Here's the start of the list to be going on with - the cash is waiting !
1/ Road springs
2/ both brake bell cranks ( the ones on the rear hull)
3/ front idler brackets
4/ front idler bkt bolts
5/ radiator
6/ air filter

great thread mate, i like the link between yours and richie's grandads it's a nice touch to think the carriers got you and richie in contact with each other all those years later.
i've got a couple of rads aswell if you need them, ones rough and the others worse but it's a start.

all the best

eddy

I still wanna know where that other carrier Kevin mentioned is lying :)

lol, i was just pm'ing kevin when you put your post on, i think he should post the location on here and then it would be like the whacky races as we all set off for it. could be a great new years treasure hunt :D

eddy

Richie - i know where it is nar nar ne nar nar :devil: but lets put it this way its going to take a big helicopter and permission from a foriegn goverment a long long way away to get it, so the race is on. let me know who wins.

eddy - rad sounds good - i always have them recored anyway, are you going to stoneleigh ?

i'll be at stoneleigh and i'll bring them with me, if you drop me your mobile number i'll get in touch and we'll arrange to meet up down there.

all the best

eddy

just had an idea of the carriers whereabouts, nothing more than a vague recollection but is it on an island off the coast of canada ?

spot on mate ! fire for effect .