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Old 28-03-10, 13:48
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Default Side stowage on LP2A

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Interesting that it is an LP2A, but still has the tools mounted up on the side.
How many LP2A's were built like that?
Hi Lynn,

I don't know how many but if you have seen Keith's Year of the Carrier DVD, I'm pretty sure Mike Cecil in his interview states (to the effect) that the side stowage does not limit the carrier as being LP2 only, as it did carry thru into LP2A production.

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Old 28-03-10, 21:57
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Default Alex

Thanks for that. The change from LP2 to LP2A is the change from the 1938 axle (splined pinion) to the 1940 axle (keyed and tapered pinion)
Because New zealand had used that change over point to also move the tool board, I made the assumption, that Australia had too. I guess, with a bit more thought that any stocks of materials would be used up first.
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Old 31-03-10, 23:48
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Default Carrier #2250 Spares

Hi Rick - how are you off for the instrument panel and instrument housing plate. I have both styles of plate, with or without the switch guard. I can't remember whether I told you before but #2250 was manufactured under contract number MOV.1145

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Old 16-04-10, 11:43
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Default A great response.

A great response thus far.

I have had a headlight offered to match the one I already had. Thanks Nigel.

Bob, my dash is pretty good but I might get you to check it out.

Tony, found an oil filter in the shed. Have to make the mount now. So thanks.

John, the relief valve will be more than handy and I'll check out the lead on the shutters.

Keep them coming and we will see another carrier on the road again.Plenty more bits to find though.

Thanks Rick.
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Old 29-04-10, 10:26
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UPDATE on parts needed.

Picked up a mint oil cooler today and some idler wheels. So theres a couple crossed of the list.

Who can explain the blue glass in the headlights. I have one of each, one clear and one blue.

Ron have you found any thing for me yet??

Regards Rick
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Old 29-04-10, 11:30
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Default Headlights lenses?

I have only seen blue NOS headlights in NZ, yet the Aussie ones on MLU always seem to have clear lenses?!?

Was this a early versus late production issue?

Has anyone got a reason for the use of blue laminated glass?

Rob
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Old 01-05-10, 02:41
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Default Parts found

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Ron have you found any thing for me yet??

Regards Rick[/QUOTE]

Hi Rick yes I have found a few in the shed,here is a list of them,

8 idler wheels re rubbered complete with bearings,
2 Petrol tanks complete with caps,
1 spare petrol cap,
1 Oil cooler and copper pipe,
4 Headlights new in original packets unopened,
6 Tail light lenses
1 Crow bar,
1 largest size bin,
1 left hand side bin,
2 cooker bins inside rear of carrier,
1 rear vision mirror,
1 Pair of front mudgards,
2 Vickers belt boxes,
1 diff coupling tapered type,
1 Duplex coupling,
6 Bogie spring removal tools,
1 Bren gun gunners sheild,
1 Second pattern Air filter,
1 Jack
1 Steering box,
Well Rick thats all that I had the time to find there may be more,
Maybe something there you may be interested in?
Regards Ron
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Old 01-05-10, 06:23
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Default Rob

Have you a copy of the pictorial parts list? (mine is loaned out) I think it shows the blue lensed lights as cancelled.
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