Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Chris,

I just had the old springs sandblasted and epoxy primed. I was also able to reuse all the original mounting hardware. Once I have the lower chassis assembled, I will then have it painted before starting on the hull.

Peter

[chris vickery]

Wow, they look really good for originals.
Most new spring packs come painted chassis black and this led me to believe they were new or NOS.
Saved a few dollars not having to replace them.
Were the original bushings good as well or did you use new?

[Mike Cecil]

Hi Peter,

Bit late to this, but this may assist re your earlier comment:

"Is there anyone out there that can identify the unit and perhaps some history of the Lynx with the British army. I'd welcome any information.
Peter"

Someone mentioned signals Unit sign. The Unit sign background colours for signals units were white over blue, horizontally divided.

The background colours for armoured units post-ww2 were red and yellow (red top left) diagonally divided: I think that is what we are looking at, with the unit ID number not having been applied. So although you can identify the Formation, the unit within the formation remains unknown.

Mike

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks for the unit badge explanation. Should you come across any information about the Lynx in British service, please do not hesitate to share.

Peter

[Mike Cecil]

Peter,

I doubt I would come across anything, but if I do, it's yours! My interest is mainly Commonwealth, with emphasis on Australia.

Mike

[Peter Duggan]

Folks,

Mounted the axles and springs to the frame. Feels quite good considering that they've been apart for over forty years. Had to have a couple of spring u bolts made up, but other than that it's all original components. Satisfying to meet my goal for this year. It will be nice to start adding components and systems, just won't be as dramatic.

May everyone have a great Christmas, Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

While the Lynx restoration is actually progressing quite well, I'm having a bit of difficulty tracking down the following items. The rubber axle bumpers, Ford part number 5783 and cages for 3/8" square nuts that are welded onto the insides of the fuel tank sponsons. If anyone knows where I can source these parts, please drop me a line.

Thanks, Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Wow, they look really good for originals.
Most new spring packs come painted chassis black and this led me to believe they were new or NOS.
Saved a few dollars not having to replace them.
Were the original bushings good as well or did you use new?

Chris,

Lucky to date, just had to replace some nuts and grease fittings, everything else cleaned up nicely. This will not last.

Peter