Carrier found in Norfolk yesterday 21/12/2010

[gordon]

Shaun's carrier is going to need a name ( or a nickname )

What can we come up with for a Carrier that went from grave to cradle in exactly twelve months?

Lazarus would be a bit downbeat - who has something better? Solstice maybe, since it started and finished on the winter Solstice?

[shaun]

The morning started with Rick traveling 4 hours to assist with the roll out ( thanks Rick good effort !!) well a year to the day and the old wagon flew ! The first trip went ok, then a few adjustments later and another run and goes very well, we covered just over 2 miles, no over heating or major leaks so all is well. I think the video says it all so enjoy ! sorry for the shakey video ( to much excitment for all concerned ). By the way im the good looking one in the green wooly hat - Rick has the blue one ! Both Ex REME hence the sign on the front of the carrier .

Yes Gordon a name is needed , something light and fluffy like all good British AFVs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwo5u...eH9hC9pAEyQC9q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az6ZL...bghkLHexsheiNr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbbas...AeCegR5vzCm7Vb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0j-W...9hPLw9rP1-t84Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1KJF...UuupPl4W1T0LkM

[Ben]

Well done, sorry I couldn't be there, hope to see it soon.

There's probably a joke in there somewhere, what with the time of year, new born (carrier) and wise men.

All the best, Ben

[shaun]

Any time Ben, i was hoping to get your way before christmas but it has not happened - i dont know to much about wise men !!! ha ha

Here are a few more images from today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaqKC0ndWGw

I know the last one is not a carrier but Rich was reminicing over equipment he came across in the Gulf war. I think we have to keep an eye on him or well be collecting Russian kit before we know it !

[kevin powles]

Shaun, Thats Great, What a transformation from when you found her on this day last year, worth the hard graft, another carrier saved for future generations to admire and remember 'good old british engineering'......They dont make em like that anymore!.

I must say that rick looks less stessed than when i saw him last ..........that carrier must be behaving itsself!

What you going to call her, how about 'Hedge Jumper'.

Merry Christmas .

Kevin.

[eddy8men]

nice one shaun, i had a really enjoyable day and came away with a few freebies to boot . it was definately worth the trip down to your gaff and i'd like to say thanks for taking the time to show me round the collection, much appreciated.
i reckon i definately needed a day like today to get me fired up again to tackle the jobs on my carrier, (i want to get it on the road asap)

cheers

rick

ps. iou a beer

[gordon]

Doesn't get better than that, the smiles said it all.

Noisy little soul on the video though, I expect when the panelling is all there it'll be a fraction quieter, or are they always that loud?

Gordon

[RichardT10829]

Gordon...... yes ! when your in the drivers seat you cant hear anything over the fan whirring around behind the radiator