LP2A SAR 4993 rebuild

[Keith Webb]

There may be someone here on the forum who can assist you with the restoration of your dash.

Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

I’m in the process of wiring the dash for the LP2A and wanted to use the original style cotton covered wiring.
From all the information I have it seems all the wiring was the same colour, (base yellow) with a metal clamp sleeve to identify what colour it is and where it goes.
Does anyone have information different to this?

[Harry Moon]

I've noticed some listings on Ebay for reproduction vintage wires with the various coloring and markings. Means it's available somewhere.

[Harry Moon]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320975652504...84.m1423.l2649
This listing is for some wire, check his other listings for different wire and other little bits that come in handy!. No connection etc.

[Ron Pier]

In the UK, I use Electrical Engineering Services 01204 884383 email (no web site). He does a range of cotton covered colours and sizes. I use mostly just black for my motorcycle restorations with his little coloured ID tags.
We also have Aoutosparks for classic wiring looms in any shape or colour www.autosparks.co.uk/
I'm sure both these firms will ship overseas.

Ron

[Euan McDonald]

Found a supplier of cotton covered pvc wiring from Vintage wiring in Ringwood Victoria. Very helpful in matching original colours.

[Euan McDonald]

Spent some time tracing the hull number so it can be reapplied in the same location after painting. Does anyone have a 3 ½ “ stencil?
Out of intrest the numbers on the left side are 3" high and 3 ½ “ on the right side.

[Mike Cecil]

..... and both are within the Army's official specs, which state '3 to 3 1/2 inches high...'

Interesting, nevertheless. Wonder if they were both applied at the same time, or if each was applied at different times: there seem to be several sets of 'remains' lurking under the cam paint.

Nice find: no doubt about the painted rego number!

Pity we don't know more about its use/history.

Mike C

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Euan - here you are. Hopefully the resolution is adequate. This information is on PP80/81 of the Carrier M.G. (Aust) Spare Parts Catalogue and Indentification List (Revised) as notified in G.O's dated 31st August 1943.

Bob

[jack neville]

Euan,

Looking good. Having a carrier hull so intact to start with must seem like cheating to all the other carrier restorers who have resurrected basket cases over the years.