LP2 SAR Hull No 316 Restoration.

[Matt Stephenson]

Hello again,

Not much to update with the carrier, as there hasn't been much opportunity recently with work getting in the way....

Anyway, I wanted to post some pics of a recent barn find, while picking on a farm looking for BGC parts and other bits n pieces. They appear to be grenade boxes, and look like they were painted white originally, with the stencil applied to the front, and felt attached to the inside of the lid. The stencil reads: "GRENADE - SMOKE & THERMITE"

What I don't know is from which vehicle they may have come from, and secondly if anyone out there might have a need or use for them in their restoration project? Given that they were painted white, I'm guessing that they originally came from a US produced armoured vehicle, as british vehicles were painted silver internally. Anyway, enjoy the attached pics.

If anyone can shed any light as to their origin and use, or if they are useful for a restoration project, please let me know.

Regards,

Matt.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Matt Stephenson

They appear to be grenade boxes, and look like they were painted white originally, with the stencil applied to the front, and felt attached to the inside of the lid. The stencil reads: "GRENADE - SMOKE & THERMITE"

I agree with them coming from a US produced armoured vehicle; my guess is M3 Medium Tank or M3 Light Tank.

Hanno

[Matt Stephenson]

Just a quick update with some more progress pics. Small steps at the moment. I have also recently found some more parts that I was missing. These were found in a shed on a farm, the farmer had no idea what they were off originally, but had decided to keep them for "just in case"....

Enjoy.

[lynx42]

Hi Matt,
If those air-tubes are of no use to you, please put my name on them as I need them for 2250.(fingers crossed)

Rick

[Matt Stephenson]

Given the responses and interest in my previous post, I'm now considering having copies of the air intake duct work made using my originals as a template.

If anyone is interested, please pm me. I have no idea on price as yet....

[lynx42]

PM sent
Rick.

[Matt Stephenson]

Hi all,

I've made some slight progress with the carrier. With the engine and the gearbox now out of the hull this has given me the opportunity to start fixing the hole in the floor cut by its previous owner to allow easier access to the engine sump. Also, as a PTO was fitted to the gearbox at some time, the gear shift was moved across to the left side of the engine, so remedial work has begun to fix this mess too. I've also managed to finish all the tool locating points on the side of hull.

While out picking in the area recently, I have also made some interesting finds. I believe that tracks and ammo storage bins are from a M3 Grant/Lee, and some interesting looking tow points from a ???? If anyone can help ID, or if your interested in the M3 Grant/Lee parts please let me know. Enjoy the pics.