Some pictures of my new carrier

Jordan Baker · #1 05-01-09, 04:42

Had 4 days off in a row this past weekend and guess what. I spent most of it working on the UC. My conduit pipes have all been cleaned and primed. I have a few fixes to do due to the pipe splitting but it should weld up fine. Lots and lots of little electrical brackets cleaned and a few ones new made since the originals were too far gone.

I also picked up some nice NOS stuff the other day. A box of blackout disks for the rear light, part of the antenna bracket, 2 wrench's (one looks like it went through a mechanics ear and out the other side, yuck

), springs for the headlamps and rubber bushings for the radio cables. The best part or should I say parts I got this weekend were a set of NOS mufflers.

Jordan Baker · #2 05-01-09, 05:52

HAd to make one of the asbestos retention frames as the original was too far gone. I only realized this once it had been removed from the engine cover and I pulled the padding off. I ended up having to form the metal myself and although it was a rather simple piece I am proud that I did it all on my own. After checking with my uncle about him welding it at work with the mig, he thought it might be too thin for what they had. He recomended I try to solder. So thats what I did and those joints are strong.

I also got my battery rods ready for installation and got some newish wingnuts for them. Interestingly enough both rods are NOS with the part #'s/dates stamped into them. However one is painted semi-gloss black while the other is KG#3.

Finally I also got some of those little dished washers for the headlamps. These came off of a rusted out headlamp I had. Since the headlamp was useless I didn't really pay much attention to it until this weekend when I thought the washers may be in good shape. Sure enough after cutting the headlamp off they were fine. Now I just need 10 more.

Jordan Baker · #3 21-01-09, 03:49

Got a pleasent surprise when I retunred home from work today. There was a Postal drop-off slip waiting for me. So I rush off to the post office thinking it was one thing only to be surprised it was something even better

RichardT10829 · #4 21-01-09, 09:37

Great Stuff Jordan i am truelly jealous of your carrier !!

Jordan Baker · #5 09-02-09, 01:42

Thanks to the fine fellows of MLU and the OMVA show I was able to get a bit more done. I finaly got some of those "split" copper rivets I was after (thanks Gord and Peter) This enabled me to finish off my Bren mag ready bag.

Jordan Baker · #6 09-02-09, 01:46

I have also started and nearly finished the construction of the tray/bracket that hold the No2 Cooker. Pictures in a few days.

It never ends.

kevin powles · #7 09-02-09, 19:50

Any chance you can make any more of those ammo bags up for the Mk1 carrier?.

Adame · #8 09-02-09, 20:25

Did they use those on MKII carriers?

I can't see any?

Cheers
Adam

P.S. good to finally meet you.
when the cold breaks I'll come down and look at your carrier.

Jordan Baker · #9 09-02-09, 20:32

Kevin, sent you a PM
Adam, same here nice to put a face to a name. They were only used on MK1's and it doesn't seem like they were used all that much on them.

Jordan Baker · #10 12-02-09, 03:01

Some more progress shots. Also installed my spare Bren mag bag up front. However I first have to get this orginal fuel tank rebuilt. Its got everything on it but had a "few" nasty holes due to the felt padding holding moisture. Hopefully the shop I use for this can fix it to as good as new.

kevin powles · #11 12-02-09, 11:33

hi jordn, Nice restoration, I know a guy who has got a bag of nuts and bolts in an original bag which is labelled 'radio installation mkii universal carrier' its got all the fixings with a parts list for installation, i will ask if wants to trade it if you are interested.

I notice on your carrier you havent got the conduit 'sandwich type' elbows going throuh the bulkhead, I need a set for mine as all my conduit is missing, its easy to replicate the conduit, I have stacks of 3/4" and 1" conduit inspection bends and tee's but those 'sandwich' type elbows are hard to locate.

Do you know what i'm taking about?. You know a supplier of them.

this isnt my carrier, just a reference shot of whats needed.

Will post the antique sorting machine today, thanks kevin.

Nigel Watson · #12 08-05-09, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Any chance you can make any more of those ammo bags up for the Mk1 carrier?.

I'm interested in one as well please Jordan. The Bren/Boyes spare mag pouche that is!

Nigel

Jordan Baker · #13 10-05-09, 01:34

I'll have to dig out my plans and email them off to you. Someone else was asking a while ago I think.

Jordan Baker · #14 12-05-09, 06:13

Well today among many other things I did manage to change 1 light bulb. The little bulb that is inside the switch box on the dash panel. I ended up breaking the original but saved the base. Thankfully CND Tire still sells the same kind in 6v (surprise). Magicaly it lights up then shuts off once the carrier is running, hence letting me know that the battery is charging.

Maurice Donckers · #15 12-05-09, 11:21

Usually for exhaust systems with cast iron manifolds , the rule is that the first piece of the exhaust and the first silencer should be made out of steel , rest can be stainless steel. this is because stainless steel can`t get rid of the heat quick enough. if you just drive off and on trailer no problem , but if you drive for a long wile your manifold will get red hot and crack in the end.

Ron Pier · #16 12-05-09, 13:14

Well I've never heard of that ? Complete exhaust systems for all makes of vehicles are quite common place. I've run my BSA WM20 motorcycle for years with a stainless system, and not much gets hotter than that.
Ron

Maurice Donckers · #17 12-05-09, 15:08

I don`t think it was stainless steel , it will be a steel exhaust wich is chromed , and that counts for a steel exhaust . and motorbikes dont have a cast manifold. Sports cars have a welded made up manifold , so that is another story

kevin powles · #18 18-02-09, 20:35

Jordan, Like your pics that antique sorting machine looks familiar, I notice you have a couple of single rifle butt holders there, were did you get a pattern for those. I have the double one made by John at Midwest, did it come from the same place?. I am looking for two of them for my carriers.

Another note is on the felt, does it need to be treated with something to give it that aged apperance, all the felt I have seen, I have pictures of original felt on fuel tanks, I can post if you like, seem to be impregnated with to give it a waterproofing, is it oil??. That boyes rifle stock holder has got the same stuff on it.

Jordan Baker · #19 18-02-09, 22:36

Not sure about the coating for the felt. David, liek you say its hard to know what new looked like when comparing to 60+ years of use/abuse. I don't want to "age" them as the machine is supposed to look somewhat "new" for my displays. I do have original felt and its almost black. Cut it open and its only the surface thats black. Inside is off white.

The single butt holdes came from Midwest Mil (John Bizal).

I just picked up some more neoprene rubber to line the Bren Mag loader box. Thankfully the part manual gives detail info for thickness (1/8") and how many of the copper rivets (31) and the size (1/8"dia x 3/8"L)

Jordan Baker · #20 21-02-09, 00:17

Just completed my Bren filler tool bin. I used the neoprene rubber as the lining. Going by the part #'s listed I am thinking the original liner was a 1 piece moulded rubber. Ive done mine out of individual sheets all held in place with those wonderful little copper split rivets.

kevin powles · #21 21-02-09, 01:07

Hi Jordan, I had an original mag loader box arrive today can post some pics if you like as all the lining remains.

charlie fitton · #22 22-02-09, 17:28

very pretty Jordan , but when are you going to put on the MUFFLERS!!!!!