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Old 23-12-10, 05:28
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Default Carrier find

Nice one Shaun. Do you know what the history is ? How it came to be where it is ? etc, Regards David.
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Old 23-12-10, 07:52
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Hi Shaun,
Nice find! You have the makings of a good start on a Carrier restoration and this one will be easy to handle as all the heavy parts are gone so a pickup truck or small trailer should let you recover it fairly easy.It may look rusty now but after the hull is sandblasted and painted,the parts start to go back on and before you know it,you will be ripping up the grass in the yard.This is what I started with and it turned out fine;




Have fun with the restoration.
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Old 23-12-10, 15:58
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must have eyes like a shit house rat.

nice one

eddy
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Old 23-12-10, 16:58
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Looks to be in much better condition than some of the other UK finds I have seen photos of over the last few years. Now what were you saying about a Loyd....
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Old 23-12-10, 17:40
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have to admit when i am out and about in the countryside i always check over walls and in farm yards.... mainly for wheels but i guarantee there are more out there rotting away in a blueberry bush or being used to house cattle feed or chickens..... i am ajust glad this one has been saved, still has the radio battery box on the rear armour too. i am keen to see what its designation is, year, etc etc sadly i find that stuff really interesting.
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Old 23-12-10, 19:01
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Old 23-12-10, 19:42
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lynn I have not made myself very clear. i mean Mk1 no 2, no3 etc etc.... is it an early one or a late one, when was it made what is its wd number built to what contract,,,, stuff like that buddy My eyes lit up when i saw the ford motor co tag on the dash pannel... i am strangley excited by this find and it has nothing to do with me

sorry guys i am just that sad !

if i was not at work tonight i would drink to the saving of another carrier !
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1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI*
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War Department CT54508 (SOLD)
1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration).
1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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