Huntsville Legion Carrier Update

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Call the authorities! Putting a 12 yr old boy to work with a grinder!

[Bob Carriere]

..... it's a midget.

Nice to see a young lad getting inducted into the hobby.....

Fantastic job on the UC.......

Bob C

[RichardT10829]

Excellent job guys another one brought back from a rusty grave ! How does she drive, have you had any issues with the track ? I only ask as my carriers track leans like yours does and I was worried about running problems.

[RichCam]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all of the "high 5's". To answer Richard's question, we needed to make sure that the tracks were tensioned properly and that the linkages were snug. Otherwise, the carrier drives like a charm and the suspension is wonderful. We are always mindful to keep listening for a broken track pin and we don't have any plans for taking it "airborne". As well, with the track tensioned, we aren't noticing "checking" of the rear drive tires either.

With regards to Iain, he and his friends are the future generation of restorers. They need to get bitten by the restoring bug now. They are the individuals (that are not only going to be lifting us in and out of the carrier when we are 85 or 90) that will be caring for the restored "beasts" long after we are gone.

Cheers, Richard Hatkoski

[RichCam]

Hello,
I have taken over the caretaker responsibilities for the Huntsville Legion MK-II* Bren Carrier and I thought I would post an update.
I have been able to "correct" the Gunner front Lower plate position - we mounted it backwards. It now properly provides a fit for the MK-II* swing plate and completes the frontal look of the carrier.
The previous caretaker had liberally added WWII items that didn't make any sense so I have removed them. The replica Bren Gun was made by a Legion member so it has to stay with the carrier. I've tried to place it where it is visible but where it doesn't interfere with entry/exit to the gunner's seat.
Smaller items like adding a marine gas line squeeze bulb, replacing a 6V battery and plugs and tuning the carburetor have made it easier to start. I will have to do a full lubrication, greasing and fluid change in the spring.
All going well, it will be part of the Legion Remembrance Day Parade, tomorrow at 12:30pm in downtown Huntsville.
That's it for this year.

[RichardT10829]

Looking good Rich.

[Robert Bergeron]

Very nice Richard. Keep up the good work.

I will be on the road a little bit earlier with my local Legion's brothers in arms.

Thank you for caring for our Vets.

I will have a kind and thankfull tought for your grandfather and his great Regiment, the Lincoln and Welland.





Robert