Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Peter and Giorgio,

That's a very nice story! The result of global collaboration driven by the same passion.

Hanno

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I was prepping the Lynx for this weekend's FMVA Bivouac and decided it was time to give the Lynx a name, in the same unofficial way that the crews frequently did.

I chose to recognize Giorgio Conforti, the gentleman who had the foresight to rescue the Lynx from a scrapyard and who in turn was quite enthusiastic to see the Lynx return to Canada.

His three sons, who are now young men, used the Lynx as a playground as young boys are wont to do. They ended up calling the Lynx, "Mita", which I understand to be a term of endearment, that was also used for their grandmother.

I have attached a picture of Giorgio and his three sons on the Lynx, when I first saw her.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Thanks for your comments. The acquisition and restoration of the Lynx has been a mind altering experience for myself. I have enjoyed the support of people from across the world, let alone here in Canada,

I view myself as a caretaker for the Lynx, not the owner. This is reflected in the amount of material and information that I have received. NOS parts that show up in the mail to an elderly gentleman who walks into my garage with an original Lynx part. It has been quite a humbling experience.

I will share a picture of a young man, who is a re-enactor for our local Hasty P's regiment with the Lynx at our FMVA Bivouac this past weekend. Truly rewarding.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Got some more great pictures from Barry Churcher taken on the Normandy run in 2004 of Barry's C15TA and Dirk Leegwater's Lynx. Must of been a fantastic experience.

Of note are the Ontario plates on the Lynx. The Leegwater's Lynx is an early mark with rounded armour on the fuel tanks and different storage layout.

Enjoy, I did, Peter


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[lynx42]

Nice photos, thanks for them. Something does not look right to me. I don't think the fuel tank covers are right for that type of cabin top. If they are the right ones then the cabin top with no roof is incorrect. The cabin top with the padded cushions around the top does not go with round tanks. This one has 3 hinges on the rear hatch which is an early Mark identifier, but round tanks were only on the first early Mark with the vertical radiator, not the horizontal one it has, and would have had a full length engine cover. I know that modifications were done as they came down the line so who actually knows what is right and what is not.

My lynx is a change over model which was modified during its build from vertical to horizontal radiator louvers and the shorter engine cover. You can see in many places where the have welded up holes and oxy cut other areas to fit the horizontal louvers and short engine cover. It has the same hinged covers on the lubrication points as Dirks which also points out that is is an early hull.

Having said that, I don't mean to be a rivet counter as I am so glad to see one on the road and Dirk has certainly helped me out with hard to get parts for mine.

[Peter Duggan]

Folks,

Trailered the Lynx to CFB Kingston to support the Base's Family Fun day. Got to drive the Lynx around for a bit, but the true heroes of the event were Ryan Harriman's FV432 and Paul Hudson's Kaiser M35 that hauled hoards of "civilians" over a hilly course overlooking Fort Henry. Dave Muralt is at the controls of the FV432 in the attached picture, the blouse for the RCDs in the Italian campaign is also Dave's.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

In anticipation of finally getting new tires this winter I acquired an additional set of wheels. Now sandblasted, primed, painted and waiting. Still hoping to find a good set of Dunlop Trak Grips, if not new NDTs.
Made a pattern for the canvas top using heavy clear plastic, now to see if my friendly tent and awning manufacturer can make one with the heavy canvas that came from a deuce and a half.

Peter


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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Jeff Church was able to stitch together a nicely fitting cover for the Lynx using my pattern. Also sewed in the stiffeners and riveted the webbing together. Used the Lynx 11 in the CWM for the pattern for the webbing. Now to try and find a pattern for the crash pads C19SR 111213 that surround the crew compartment - only need 20 !!!

Peter


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[Alex van de Wetering]

Peter,

Good to see you are thoroughly enjoying your Lynx!

Couple more period pictures attached. All Netherlands 1945.


First one shows the parade in Amsterdam. Source: https://beeldbankwo2.nl/nl/

Second picture taken in the North-East of the Netherlands...in Eenrum. http://beeldbankgroningen.nl//

Last picture is taken in Leeuwarden. Source: https://beeldbankwo2.nl/nl/

Alex

[Peter Duggan]

Alex,

Thank you once again for sharing these, new to me, Lynx photographs. Each and every picture adds to our knowledge.

I am particularity interested in the unofficial stowage, extra storage containers, heavier firepower, slings stowed outside for easier access and the damage to the front bin.

One question, does anyone know the purpose of the eyelets on the front and side bins and hull? Were they intended for securing the camouflage net when in use ?

Thanks once again, Peter

[Hanno Spoelstra]

NZ Div Cav Italy Ford Lynx followed by an MW Bedford

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[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

NZ Div Cav Italy Ford Lynx followed by an MW Bedford

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Interesting from a wireless perspective. The W/T 19 'A' set is being operated with a single 4' aerial F section...obviously meaning shorter range but better concealment. They are not using the B set', perhaps relying on the A set for intercommunication between troop vehicles.

[David Herbert]

Bruce,
Good observation but of course they might not be doing this out of choice. They could simply have run out of usable aerial sections, they are relatively fragile.

David

[David Dunlop]

Is that a Daimler or Staghound at the left rear of the photo?

David

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Is that a Daimler or Staghound at the left rear of the photo?

David

Staghound I think.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

While I would not suggest this stuff for heavy service applications, it certainly works for cosmetic repairs. The Lynx has two of it's original gun rests that had weathered dramatically since 1944. I applied several coats of this stuff and it has restored them to the point that I put them back in service.

Peter

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