RCD Staghound near Ottawa

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Unexpectedly found the RCD's Staghound at a local garage near Ottawa today (Len Tech, south of Richmond on McBean St) My wife's motorcycle mechanic had worked on the transmission and engines earlier. The vehicle was running for the RCDs parade, but sat unloved since then. So, the RSM authorized its shipping to get some specialist attention chasing electrical faults by guys who weren't being rushed. A Cpl from the historic vehicle troop was watching as the battery chargers topped up.

The exterior is average, the interior is rough. The turret basket was removed for cleanup when they had the turret off. It needs work on the traverse gears so the turret can be rotated. There are lots of little fittings and straps still in place. BUT, apparently when it was getting revived for the parade, the guys weren't too careful with the wiring and it has problems. But the engines run well. It is running on Canadian 5-ton HLVW truck wheels and tires. No idea how the hubs were modified to fit the new lug configuration.

Now, hold you hats fellas. The major benefactor has been a car dealer in Ottawa who donated time, supplies, shops, workers and materials. Edited << The Cpl who was minding the Staghound quoted a price of $100,000 invested in the project so far. YIKES! That is a lot of money, but how many other Stags are runners? And, how trustworthy is information you get from people who have only been told tales? >> Edited