Scout carrier progress

[Philliphastings]

The part numbers on the underside of the top cover plate are fairly clear and read

ITEM 328
K64 M
HG 37

I was wondering if the HG37 could be a factory date code for 1937 ?

It's not that far fetched since the front idler wheel are clearly cast with 1938 in them.

Also of note is the fact that all of the machine screws which held the top cover to the frame were countersunk. Unfortunately they had to be sacrificed in splitting the assembly down but I have a handful of suitable cad plated replacements on hand.

The radiator cover plate with filler hatch was long gone and I will wait until i have the entire engine frame repaired and fitting correctly until I make it and the front bolted in side plates. The removable clip on side covers i will make as soon as I am satisfied what thickness stell was used.

Does anyone know to what extent the engine covers on the Scout was armour plated ? I'm sure I have seen a reference somewhere to the engine side plates on both side being light armour but can't recall where I read it.

I will try to get a few more pics of parts and progress from time to time now that I have found a way to do it via Iphone and internet cafe. I don't have a PC at home.

Cheers for now

Phill