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Hi guys,
Not much winter here, but am going through Dirks warehouse and find a lot of Lynx parts which we bought (the most) from Nordian Services Uk years ago with the CMP parts. I have some parts listed now my website, there are lots more still on the shelves, if you need anything, please ask! Kind regards, Stefan www.lwdparts.com |
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Today while cleaning up the lynx after some heavy maintenance I went looking for the IHC stamp discussed on another thread. Found it with the number 30 stamped together. The presumably Ford stamps on the opposite side are 5 42 23. Hence the serial number 23. The IHC stamp and number suggests hull # 30 from them to Ford. But the real prize was a different set of stamps near the IHC marks. Clearly CF61782.
Last edited by Harry Moon; 28-08-19 at 02:33. |
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I had always reasoned that my Lynx never saw overseas service... according to my reference book, Armoured Acorn that number appears to be an European theatre census number.
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Nice looking example, Harry.
Does anyone have a list of existing LynxIs? It could turn out that yours is the earliest remaining and mine the latest. LynxI MkIII* #1920 |
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Hello Harry.
Ford of Canada built Universal Carriers had a WD Census Number stamped into the top edge of the vertical armour plate, along with some other data, directly in front of the driver. If the vehicle stayed in Canada, that number was never used but still there. Perhaps Ford was doing the same think with its Lynx production? David |
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All of the armoured vehicles were given their war department numbers by hull manufactures in Canada. This goes for the Universal Carrier, Lynx, Otter, Fox, Sexton, Ram and C15Ta
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer |
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I believe Reg Hodgison in Edmonton has a Lynx1 as well. My census number was on the edge at the right side of the horizontal armour below the drivers visor. very faint and I missed it until i used a very bright flashlight.
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Yes, Reg has a restored Lynx I, ex-Australia. Don't remember the hull number.
Mike |
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