Universal Carrier EBay -Canada

[Robert Bergeron]

Hey Rob , i am in transit to home on leave . Could i assume this is a MK 1 with the two headlights ?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Hey Rob , i am in transit to home on leave . Could i assume this is a MK 1 with the two headlights ?

I say Mk.II*, the two headlamps notwithstanding. The giveaways are the oil filter, round hole on the division plate, seat and holes for the spare bogie on the front deck.

When I see a carrier like that, 40 bids and $8k plus I hug mine (even at -14C)

[Lynn Eades]

Definately MkII* there is also the start lever. Im with Rob in guessing the high bidder might feel a little dissapointed later. There's a lot of work to do on that carrier. I wonder how good the floor is?

[chris vickery]

Desperation in its worst.
I am amazed at the level of restoration that is possible when starting with next to nothing. Been there, done that, have the T shirt...
As I have grown older, maybe a bit wiser, I begin to look at restoration work with a biased and jaded opinion. For the new enthusiast, a cheap buy at entry level gets you in the door. The many thousands of dollars later is what will kill you, or maybe wreck your domestic peace.
I am a firm believer in purchasing the best quality goods that you can with your budget available and go from there. It is way to easy to fall into a money pit, considering what is available to those who have some patience and a cheque book...

[rob love]

Agree with the others it's a mk2. Giveaways are:
1: left headlamp is not on the mk1 type stand but rather a mk2 headlamp moved onto the fender
2: Tow cable bracket on the front plate
3: The hole in the left side of the division plate
4: ration box under co-driver's seat along with the high seat.
5: mk2 drain plug in front floor
6: fitted with oil filter
7: lower engine cover angle iron of the "take-a-part" type
8: No holes to the left and right sides of the diff on the lower back of hull
9: engine cover vent of the simpler expanded metal screen type (mk1 is woven).

I have some old hulls out back, one even with an engine that I suspect works. But I think it will remain in the lineup for years to come....too important as spare parts.

Some lucky ebay sniper is sure going to have his hands full with this one. Then again, the sprockets are still showing some meat on their teeth. Perhaps there is a decent set of track for only $12K or so.

[charlie fitton]

Looking in my backyard, I'm rich! Rich, I tell ya...( rubbing hand evilly )

And not that long ago, I was considering cutting for scrap..

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