Australian 2 pounder resto

[colin jones]

Hi everyone, the 2 pounder is back from the sand blaster and work has started. I have made and fitted the exhaust system while its upside down and given the underside a coat of paint. That part is finished so I won't have to get underneath later. I cut the wings and back off as it was not in very good nick so some new body is in order. I will probably flip it over tonight and get a few more pics then post them.
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Colin.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by colin jones

Hi everyone, the 2 pounder is back from the sand blaster and work has started. I have made and fitted the exhaust system while its upside down and given the underside a coat of paint. That part is finished so I won't have to get underneath later. I cut the wings and back off as it was not in very good nick so some new body is in order. I will probably flip it over tonight and get a few more pics then post them.
by 4 now
Colin.

Colin..
Beautiful job ...I thought it may be a smart idea when the exhaust pipes were run originally that the angle iron would have been higher ,above the top of the pipe to protect it from being crushed on the firts rock you run over or high center on..even a small inverted channel iron tacked on over the pipes would do the trick..restricted exhaust pipes from crushed pipes soon lead to problems...Just a thought..

[RichardT10829]

i cant get my head around why they ran the pipes outside in the first place it oulde have made more sense to run them inside the engine bay then through the rear bulkhead pannel and up thus no pipes getting crimped, probably cheaper to manufacture as less welding too. obviously on the mortar type carriers this may not have been possible but surely on the scouts and regular Brens it would be dooable

[Ledsel]

Too much heat in summer and desert

[colin jones]

Hi all, Alex, you are right about the height of the angle. Mine is lower because of the size of the pipe i'm using which is 2" to suit the engine. I won't be driving over any big rocks so the damage factor should be zero and actually ist a nice fit.

Ledsel, yes it would have been extemely hot if the exhaust was in the inside. It was so simple to put it underneath for these front mounted engine models.

Hi Richard, they probably could have put the exhaust inside for general carriers as they did with some but it would be difficult on these machines as in mortar carriers and tank attack carriers because of all the fuel and ammunition carried at floor level but i'm sure the powers to be at that time looked at the best and safest way.

Thanks 4 your comments, Ill keep the pics comin'
well its 8.45 am sunday and my sheds calling me so I better get out there and make more progress.
Colin :

[colin jones]

Hi everyone, had to split the diff and found it to be in very good condition, its back together and bolted in. Exhaust completed and rear pioneer plate fabricated and installed. Had loads of trouble getting the centre axle out but it had to come out. Seemed like a never ending job but all is well and so is the axle. It will go back in tomorrow along with the cam plate.
Colin.

[RichardT10829]

looking good Colin you certainly dont hang about, in my opinion you are right to split the diff, i know i will best to be thorough or rebuilds may creep in when it comes to starting and driving

keep up the good work, cant wait to see the pics of the finished article next to your other carrier !

Richard