New Zealand Pattern Wheeled Armoured Carrier projects

[Hanno Spoelstra]

That’s a great project, James!

Here’s one more period picture:
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“A production vehicle receiving the finishing touches prior to delivery to the NZ Army. (National Archives)“

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Read more about the NZ built Wheeled Armoured Carrier, Indian Pattern. 76 of these were built by the NZ Railways and Ford NZ on rear engined Ford CMP chassis, and closely followed the Indian design.

See these threads for more info:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1672

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=27403

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202

[Hanno Spoelstra]

First on MLU, now on MilWeb too:

http://milweb.net/webvert/a4121/96694

2 New Zealand Wheeled Pattern Carrier Projects

2 extremely rare New Zealand pattern carrier projects, both date from 1943.
Only 67 were made, so one of the rarest Commonwealth pieces of armour from WW2.
For sale as a pair or individually.

Vehicle one 52670 Front diff - complete Rear diff – complete Chassis , missing front body mount and rear crossmember Steering box Shocks x 4 Remote gear linkage set g/shifter and mount steering wheel pedal box valve bank pedal box set complete, with pedals springs x 4 transfer case – special A/C drive shafts x 3 brake booster unit clutch slave unit radiator – good condition , missing shroud- ( No. 2 ) fuel tank brackets x 4 fuel tanks – various for fittings, (you need to make 2 new ones , for both projects) They are hidden from view inside armoured hull Rims , 11.00 x 20 x 4 with all nuts , R/H and L/H in good condition, ( tyres will need replacement ) Gear box – special Hi/ low 4wd drive levers and housing Dash panel with some switches, needing to be overhauled Drivers seat back frame Engine – for reconditioning Carb – model 94 Aircleaner – special type Dizzy – crab type Generator Water pumps, single pulley for rebuilding x 2 Exhaust manifolds x 2 Starter motor Hyd. Accelerator slave unit Fan blade – special (blower ) Front crankshaft pulley - special Body work for No.1 Hull Lower body section Bolt on rear end Window shutter set with handles Escape door New floor supplied ( cut out pieces)
£17,500

Vehicle two 52763:
Front diff - complete Rear diff – complete Chassis , missing front body mount and rear crossmember Steering box Shocks x 4 Remote gear linkage set g/shifter and mount steering wheel pedal box valve bank pedal box set complete, with pedals springs x 4 transfer case – special A/C drive shafts x 3 brake booster unit clutch slave unit radiator – good condition , missing shroud- ( No. 2 ) fuel tank brackets x 4 fuel tanks – various for fittings, (you need to make 2 new ones , for both projects) They are hidden from view inside armoured hull Rims , 11.00 x 20 x 4 with all nuts , R/H and L/H in good condition, ( tyres will need replacement ) Gear box – special Hi/ low 4wd drive levers and housing Dash panel with some switches, needing to be overhauled Drivers set back frame Carb – model 94 Aircleaner – special type Dizzy – crab type Hyd. Accelerator slave unit Fan blade – special (blower ) Front crankshaft pulley - special Body work: for Hull no. 2 Side of body front to back Rear body section – bolt on Front ½ body section New floor supplied Window shutter set with handles Escape door.
£14,000

As a pair £30,000

James Gosling: 07818 043624

[James Gosling]

Sold!

Thanks James