On the Carrier learning curve

[meduffer]

Wow! Time flies when you're having fun. With the help of an MLU'er we upgraded to a much more complete Mk 1*. We're finished pulling her apart and now the task of rebuilding begins. There's loads of pictures scattered on three iphones and a computer, lots of labels and heavy ziplock baggies. We have some of the front armour (looking for or making more). Phase two begins...

[jeff davis]

New Carrier looks great

[meduffer]

I recently discovered that there's just enough room in the garage to do a 360. Makes things a lot easier. I'll post a few more pics when I upgrade my picture resizing skills.

[meduffer]

For those who are in the know the hull number is 10474.

[Ryan]

well done and good luck.

[meduffer]

Hi,

My son helped me set up a decent molasses de-rusting (chooching) tank made from an IBC plastic tote. It's parked in the back yard under a tree that has a very convenient limb for the chain hoist. Forfunately I haven't received any "lingering stench" complaints from the adjoining neighbours. This first batch we're soaking comprises of half of the seized track and a raft of other rusted pieces. I'm very interested in seeing the results. One of the pieces is this 2" angle. It has the Ford stamp but the part number is obscured. Can someone identify it for me?

Thanks muchly,
Mike

[Lynn Eades]

Mike, it is one of the angle irons that a rubber rest mounts on at the top edge of the hull. there is one on the back and one on the right side, each with 3 bolt holes, but different lengths.

[RichardT10829]

It is the inner rear rifle rest mount, the outer most one has a 45deg cut on it, the only other short rifle rest is mounted on the drivers side armour just behind the bulkhead (in front of the pintle mount bracket, but that has four rivet holes rather than three