Lynx II, hull # 4225

[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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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I'm always on the search for period pictures of Lynxes in service. I recently came across this picture of an early Lynx. It must of been a painful moment for both the operator and the Lynx itself. Judging by the background I think it was taken in either Australia or New Zealand.

If anyone knows anything about this picture and the circumstances, it would be great to learn what took place.

Thanks, Peter


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[lynx42]

Like you Pete, I am always on the lookout for Lynx photos and only last Friday evening I was filling in a bit of time and I went to our national Archives Newspaper site and came across these photos. I was not able to download them so out came the trusty phone. They are not as clear as I would have liked but I still have them now.

The first one shows Australian ARN.123817 in flight before the hard landing.

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ARN.123892

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One in a bit of bother. Can't distinguish the ARN.

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A White Scout Car assisting the recovery.

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Regards Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

Many thanks ! I continue to be amazed at the power of the internet, forums such as MLU combined with the generosity of people such as yourself.

Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Went on a road trip with Dan McCaw of Coe Hill fame to Vintage Tires in Hershey, PA. After years of procrastination, I came home with a set of STA 10.5' x 16's for the Lynx. By rights they should be 9:00 x 16's, but the chevrons won out.

I had our local tire shop mount the tires for me, they're used to odd ball agricultural equipment and claimed that they went on without a whimper. At 30$ per tire I felt it was money well spent.

The new STA's came in at 145 lbs for wheel and tire assembly while the old RF's came in at 220 lbs per set, for a weight reduction of 300 lbs. My back appreciates it.

The stance hasn't changed, but the Lynx now has a rakish look with the larger tires. No interference issues.

Peter


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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

The rain stopped for a day and I took the Lynx out for a run through our neighbor farmer's fields. Now to train the operator in the proper use of the clutch and choke.

Peter

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