Some pictures of my new carrier

kevin powles · #1 09-02-09, 19:50

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

Adame · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 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.

Jordan Baker · #6 12-02-09, 17:24

Kevin

Sure let me know about the radio kit, even if he doesn't want to sell/trade id be interested in the sizes of the clips and some pictures of the stuff.

At this point I have no extra bits for the conduit. Ive got all mine almost ready for installation. IM just waiting for warmer weather so that I can paint all the little bits.

Thanks for posting the item

kevin powles · #7 12-02-09, 17:49

hi jordan, do you know were i can get the sandwich elbows from, supplier?. will ask about fitting kit for the radio. your item is posted airmail, expect it in 4 to 8 days.

thanks kevin.

Nigel Watson · #8 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 · #9 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 · #10 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 · #11 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 · #12 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 · #13 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

Ron Pier · #14 12-05-09, 20:18

OK Maurice. I'm happy to have a friendly debate on the subject some more. I purchased a complete stainless system for my Dad's Jag. XJ6 some years ago and shipped it to him in Zimbabwe! The company even told me the grade of stainless, but I've forgotten now. I would have thought that the exhaust port area of a cast iron side valve engine to be just as hot as any manifold. More research needed I feel. Regards Ron

Jordan Baker · #15 13-05-09, 02:55

You guys may have better luck discussing the types of metal used in exhaust systems in the restoration forum.

Today I finished repainting one of the sides and applying the "Hells Angles" logo again. I also installed my original WS19 cover for the Mk1 Carriers. I have to say its pretty cool seeing it all come together over the past year. Another weekend and its been 5yrs that I have had it.