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15-10-12, 22:52
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Congradulations on your purchase!
Probably the most complete Scout left in existence, and also possibly the only one to be on, or arrive back on british soil in the last 70 odd years. I look forward to following your posts, and helping where I can. It was a bit disapointing to miss the Scout by a day, but having seen her at Phillips made it easier. British WWII military vehicle enthusiasts should be very pleased with what you've done. You have a unique vehicle, and given time, you will uncover her rich history. Not so many of us have a WWII active service vehicle in our shed. I look forward to seeing her in her full glory. I'm guessing you will have a steady stream of tourists through for a while. While I'm thinking of a them, Hi to Nigel and George! Once again, Thank you for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay at your lovely peaceful home.
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16-10-12, 21:49
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Very very very green with envy.... I love the scout, sad that Phil let it go, but glad it came home and to a person who will do the job right..... Ben I guess you are in the habit of buying the rarer ones, what with the sentinel Bren and now this.... What's next ? Vickers light tank ?
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). Last edited by RichardT10829; 27-10-12 at 13:12.
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17-10-12, 16:18
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Thanks for the comments, You're more than welcome to pop round and have a nose whenever you like. Lynn It was a shame it was a day late but Thursday was a very long day at the docks and we got soaked!
I've spent the last couple of days going over the Scout and taking all the loose bits out. There is almost no corrosion at all to the hull and apart from replacing the missing upper armour it's good to sand blast and paint. There are some fittings that need to come off first but I'm not stripping anything off for the time being. It looks like it was painted khaki green no3 first then a sand colour with what I assume to be the darker colour of the desert scheme on top of that. None of the unit markings from the period Australian photos have survived. A couple of the bigger bits that are missing are.... Steering box Steering column Handbrake assembly Spare barrel box (same as mk1) Aerial hook for the division plate Small top idlers for main suspension unit One of the lower oil cooler mounts If any of you can help with these bits I'd be glad to hear from you. I can buy or swap for carrier parts if you like. I'm sure I'll add to the list at some stage. I've taken some pictures to show the differences between some of the parts but I'm away for a few days so I'll have to post them when I'm back. Ben
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20-10-12, 23:25
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Ben i can oblige a Mk1 park brake assembly all be it repro ? i have an original one now. Failing that lend you one to copy
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28-10-12, 22:21
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Identity discovery
Hi
I thought I'd share a discovery I made this weekend. I thought I could make out something under the paint left on the lower front armour so I rubbed off the top layers one at a time. Pretty pleased with the results, I think they speak for themselves. Interestingly it means that the "T" numbers and registration numbers don't match sequentially as they might suggest. 683 is one higher than i would have expected. I think it's amazing that details like this survive. Ben
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28-10-12, 22:38
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RMY 683...better get your nose into Vol.1 of the carrier books I think its in there...good news is also when it comes to register the carrier on the road you have proof of a previous VRM which means unless it has since been taken by another vehicle, you can use it....which means a carrier with its original regstration $$$$$$$ ! lucky git !
spotted RMY 681 on page 58 fort Capuzzo on a scout... am still looking !
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16-11-12, 20:01
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Don't They?
Hi Ben
RMY683 is 74th carrier from the start of the contract, RMY609. 74 onto T5255 (start of contract T number) gives you T5329. Or is it too late for me? Great project, many congrats. Quote:
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