New Member from the UK

[Adame]

Welcome

I am new as well, your project looks like a lot fun ahead of you.

All the best
Adame

[RichardT10829]

Yeah, it is so frustrating that people cut the armour off, i know why they do it, i just wish they wouldnt, or at bare minimum keep the section of plate with the ID number on. I am not looking forward to having to try and remake the armour, i have seen people that have welded it up and i would prefer it to be riveted but that will be some task methinks.

[Justin Pollard]

Welcome to MLU Richard,
There are some very helpfull people here.
Good luck with the carrier.

Justin.

[RichardT10829]

Thanks Justin. I have clearly joined the right forum, I was reading Horsa's thread on his T16 and i only hope i can do the same level of resto to this one what a fantastic job he has done !!!!.

My carrier service book has arrived today so I have been reading up big time. famous last words but the mechanics of the carrier seem pretty straight forward for what i am used to dealling with, and in comparison to modern items such as the FV432.

I think the nightmare will be locating drive train, sprockets, linkages, steering mechs and tracks etc. That said I live 5 minutes from Vickers Amrstrongs who designed the first proto type of the carrier (VAD 50) when they took over carden lloyd... wonder if they still have any patterns etc etc. may have to drop them an email !

[RichardT10829]

having looked at other pictures on here of carriers the tracks on the one i have been looking ar look bar tight, there is no sag at all along the top section ? is this normal or is this a sign that the sprockets / tracks are finished ?

[Keith Webb]

Hi Richard, great to have you join us as part of a very enthusiastic knowledgeable body of people.

Keith

[RichardT10829]

thanks Keith, does anyone else have any knowledge of this carrier ? and is the track tension going to be an issue ?

[Ledsel]

Originally Posted by Adame

Welcome

I am new as well, your project looks like a lot fun ahead of you.

All the best
Adame

Adame, What the heck are you riding in that picture?

[RichardT10829]

it looks like a goliath RC tracked bomb designed by the germans. Gunner i am very interested in your proposal matey so count me in !!!

Neil yes there is lots to do, but i would be keeping her long term. from what i have seen from the greedy brits £4500 will get you a shot up S**T heap got offered two T16's a while back off Kevin Wheatcroft both range wrecks both full of holes from the armed services using them as target practice with javeline missiles, no engines no linkages tracks wrecked sprockets wrecked ! a joke !

If folks can keep eyes out for me it would help greatley i do appreciate all your feedback and advice so thanks again and keep it comming folks.

if i can find someone close to fergus it would help as they could speakwith the owner and get me a full list of what is and is not present, plus lots of close up photo's on the bits that matter.

[RichardT10829]

still on the Hunt, Don has got his hands full at the mo so cant get in touch for a wee while i believe this is the same carrier that Chris Vickery knows about, i needed pics and as much info on the carrier as possible, Chris can you PM me its address i also need it for shipping quotes etc (if the sale goes through and i get this one)

[malcolm erik bogaert]

Richard if you care to PM me I will give you the name and address of a carrier restorer here in North-Northumberland(not to far away from you)compliments of the season.best regards malcolm

[RichardT10829]

Thanks Malcolm, is it the lad from Rothbury who is restoring a T16 by chance ? or was that you i cant remember now was quite a while back now...

will PM you buddy cheers

Richard

[malcolm erik bogaert]

Richard have replied to your PM regards malcolm