No 18 wireless mount in Mk II Carrier

[Jordan Baker]

In Nigel Watson’s Universal Carrier v2 book he has a couple of pictures of a WS18 in a Carrier. The photo credits are given for the REME Museum, UK. It might be worthwhile contacting them.

[Mike Gurr]

well spotted Jordan, despite the caption it looks as if the 18 set is just sitting in the fold down seat frame rather than in the No2 carrier. I have discussed this wireless fitting with Nigel previously but he does not have any more info than already shown on this thread. The REME museum is only an hour and a half away from me so could well be my next visit.
Cheers

[kosbie]

Thanks Jordan
Thats interesting. Its the front end of the left hand compartment rather than the rear end mounting, but this set up would still allow a 19 set in the right compartment for the carrier to be used in a infantry battalion command role.
Rick

[Jon Wright]

For those wishing to make there own carrier then drawings are on attachments.
Jon

[Petr Brezina]

Hi, I always believed that these "quick lock" holders were universal and used mainly for the No.19 set and Chorehorse generator. Wireless set in the right front (above the seat) and generator in the left rear position. But could be also in a different way, possibly also with the No.18 set.
Attached pics of the holders on my Mk.III.
Also the fillers of the fuel tank are on the late Mk.IIs and Mk.IIIs designed on the opposite way as mentioned.
Just my thoughts hope it helps a bit.

[kosbie]

Thanks Jon, those drawings are really useful. Petr and Lynn - I didn't know about the altered filler cap on the later carriers, but it makes sense with the stowage box with two lids, if the box is also reversed
Rick

[Mike Gurr]

Interesting thought - the 19 set and/or chore horse charging units were fitted in these locations in the Carrier according to the stowage diagrams, how were they secured? Does anyone have a picture of the fittings used and do they secure to the two brackets? May be the same or at least basically similar to the one used for the 18 set.
Cheers