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09-03-12, 16:16
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I also have a good condition Mk2 speedo head.
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27-03-12, 01:15
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Another theory!
Hi Manfred and all. Manfred has been in touch with me re his great carrier so I thought I would put some of my observations on here so that those of you who have MkII and MkII* carriers can help.
I think there is a possibility that Manfreds carrier may have started life as a Mortar Carrier. There are a series of holes on the rear armour which seem to form the pattern for the mortar barrel brackets, its retaining strap and the strap for the cleaning rod. The original position of the starting handle brackets on the axle cover are still evident, especially the ones on the lhs, and the position of the higher stowage for the handle is a Mortar Carrier configuration. On the front the light on the drivers side is a MkI* style and not usual for the MkII*. If the carrier had been a Mortar Carrier that was upgraded, during the war, to MkII* then there was no reason to change the position of that light. Just a thought. The front firing slot cover is also MkI* and Mortar Carrier spec. I know the MkI* didn't have an expansion tank, but what about the MkII*? I think I can make out one in the mortar carrier photos although in a slightly different position. So what do you all think? The one thing it definitely is, is another saved carrier, and a great project, so congratulations to you Manfred. Nigel
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15-04-12, 15:29
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Hi Manfred, I have taken a pic of the inside of the mk2 dash.
kev.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985.
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15-04-12, 21:25
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Manfred
Do a search for a thread I started, titled "Instrument panels (dash boards)"
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions....
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16-04-12, 00:36
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Regarding the discussion about the holes in the rear plate, I have two hulls like this with no holes. I assumed they'd be No2 Mk2* but in Gregg's Military Vehicle Profiles he has a drawing of one with the two rectangular holes labeled No2 Mk2*. If that's the case, what model would mine be?
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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16-04-12, 02:04
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David
Are those big round holes in each side of the division plate?
Was this a flame thower carrier? I have never seen a riveted carrier without the rectangular holes (N.Z. never had MkII* carriers as far as I know) I imagine this is a late hull. The british MkIII had no ducting at the division plate, and the air still went through the rectangular holes at the rear, but then it went up through a vertical duct. My guess is this carriers hot air just exited through the top of the rear engine cover infront of the rear plate. Like most things, they evolve. This may still be a MkII*, but maybe a late one.? Thanks for the photo. Very enlightening.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions....
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16-04-12, 02:50
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I have no idea what it is but I have two hulls that are the same but the other one is way better than this parts one.
Those round holes are original. More pictures on this thread
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2 Last edited by cletrac (RIP); 16-04-12 at 03:35.
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