Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

My son, Patrick and his family are here for a visit and we just had to take the Lynx out for a driveway jaunt. Still lots of issues to work out, but it was a great excuse to burn some gas.

Makes you wonder, just how many Van Doos could a Lynx actually carry ?

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

While waiting on sourcing tires, I decided to mock up some of the wireless setup by running the aerial cables. Removed the plugs through the armour and discovered that the aerial bases were bolted on, not welded on as I had assumed...
Here I thought that I would no longer have to deal with rust and broken bolts. Guess again. Onward.

Peter


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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Spent some time fitting some of the smaller new pieces that Andy has fabricated for me. New holder for pistol grip on the Bren gun, holder for the 19 set spares box and more. Also tried my hand at dry riveting some of the webbing straps for the 2 gallon POW containers and wireless spares.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

What is needed is another visit to the CWM Lynx to finalize the dimensions for the armoured cover mounts for the fuel tanks and remaining storage bins.
However that won't happen this month, so I've tackled some of the smaller components. New shields for the escape door latches, new cover for the wireless fuse holder and a new boot for the gearshift lever.

Peter

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[James P]

Mr Duggan your project at restoring that Lynx is another of my most favourite threads. Hats off for doing things right and to a high standard, I salute your work sir.

[Peter Duggan]

James,

Thanks for your comments. One doesn't have to look very far on MLU to find some truly inspirational restorations. In comparison I view my work quite paltry.

The Italian army post war must of decided that the small wartime clearance and sole brake lights weren't adequate and not only removed them, but also plug welded all the holes that attached them to the fenders.

Got a nice CARE package from Brian Asbury of replacement parts.

Peter

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[David Dunlop]

Peter.

I wonder if the Italians may also have had their supply of original spare parts start to dry up, and that may have contributed to changing over to running lights that were more readily available?

David