Lynx II, hull # 4225

[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

[Grant Bowker]

For the cage nuts, are you hunting for caged nuts to fit a 3/8 thread or nuts 3/8 across flats (for smaller threads)?
Macs Auto sells some http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v...+nut&x=17&y=11

Mcmaster- Carr sell a style that could be modified and welded on but not identical to those used on CMPs. http://www.mcmaster.com/#cage-nuts/=v8xp5v Also, I don't know if they will sell to you in Canda or if you will need the help of an American friend.

Fastenal also sell cage nuts similar to the McMaster ones designed to clip into a panel http://www.fastenal.com/ again, not the same as CMP with flat ears for welding. Fastenal uses the term weld nuts to describe the style closer to that used on CMP http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...VendingMachine= (McMaster also come closer if searched for weld nuts)

And there's always ebay - searching "weld cage nuts" got results for threads from 1/4 to 1/2 inch in flat ear style similar used on CMP except that the cage is in 2 pieces rather than 1. These 2 part cages must be current production.

[chris vickery]

A little patience my friend.
I might be able to find you some
I assume from your post that you need ones for 3/8"
Bolts? How many do you require?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I'm having a bit of difficulty tracking down the following items. The rubber axle bumpers, Ford part number 5783

I recall seeing that part on Dirk Leegwater's site. Just now I searched for it and indeed it is listed at lwdparts.com

HTH,
Hanno

[Peter Duggan]

Grant, Chris and Hanno,

I have always been impressed by the amount of support that lives within the members of MLU. Great group to belong to.
Grant, I have been in contact with M.C. , they do not have the "cages" that I am looking for, but they believe that they may be able to get them from one of their suppliers. Here's hoping.
Chris, Thanks for your continuing support. If M.C. doesn't come through, I will take up your offer. You are right the bolt size is 3/8", while the square nut head measures 5/8" square. I am looking for an even dozen.
Hanno, Thanks. I have trolled past that ad picture of Dirk's several times without registering. While the profile is a bit different, they are certainly better than what I have.

Thanks again, Peter

[RichCam]

Peter,

When you last visited, you took a bunch of pictures of the Ford HUP that I have in the back 40. Did it have the rubber bumpers that you are needing for the Lynx? (Might need snowshoes now to get back there now!)

I'll be back at work on Monday.

Cheers, Richard

[Peter Duggan]

Richard,

Thanks for your offer. I did consider your parts truck, but the thought of your typical volume of snow and the fact that they would probably be of the same condition as mine put that thought on hold. Looks as if I have a full set of NOS bumpers coming from Dirk L.

I'm enjoying your updates on the Wireless truck, good motivation to keep going on my project.

Thanks, Peter