gunners plate

ron · #1 04-08-06, 03:53

Does anyone have the measurments for the flat gunners plate fitted to the earlier carriers, I do not have one and may have to make one up if no one has one for sale out there?
Thanks
Ron,

jeff davis · #2 05-08-06, 08:22

Did the mk.1 universal carrier have a cover over the gunners port??

ron · #3 05-08-06, 09:08

Hi Jeff,
I have an early Australian U/C It should have a flat plat over the gun port for the Vickers, It was a different plate with a type of shroud owing to the fact that the top mounted magazine on the Bren could not fit into the port with the flat plate,
Ron

ron · #4 05-08-06, 14:05

Hi Jef,
Here is a pic of a carrier fitted with a gunners plate this is what I need, if someone has the measurements I can make one,
Ron,

jeff davis · #5 05-08-06, 19:19

I was mistaken i thought the plate was to cover the prt that the bren stuck out of.
I do have the other rounded one.

ron · #6 06-08-06, 00:25

Hi Jeff,
Ok thanks for the reply, its just a simple piece of flat plate But I need to measure one up make it up corectly.
Thanks, Ron

Rob Dyba · #7 07-08-06, 13:32

I'll trace it for you & fax it tomorrow Ron, or should that be later'ron??? I am out in the shed tonight.

Rob

ron · #8 12-08-06, 11:44

Hi Rob,
Many thanks for the drawing of the gunners plate,its at the steel yard now and I will be picking it up on Monday,I have spent the day in the shed making up new brake and steering rods sure looks better better,still waiting on the wheels getting the new rubber put on
Ron,