Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

Same radiator shroud as on yours. I fear the radiator is not the pristine version that you have. One positive surprise is the condition of the interior of the voltage regulator and associated parts. Not bad for 70 year old parts.

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[Lynn Eades]

Peter, you can edit your post. To change the name to Rick, have a look at (any of) your personal post. At the bottom are three options Reply and Edit and Quote. Hit edit and change what you want. Then hit save. It's easy!

....I wish I had a Lynx

[Peter Duggan]

Lynn,

Thanks, I'll get the hang of this yet.

Peter

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Rick,

Same radiator shroud as on yours. I fear the radiator is not the pristine version that you have. One positive surprise is the condition of the interior of the voltage regulator and associated parts. Not bad for 70 year old parts.

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Peter, your shroud is different to mine. I do not have that 2" flat piece around the opening.

My voltage reg was as good as yours too. Don't forget that the Lynx runs on 12 Volts. Unusual for a Ford during WWII. Actually there are two other voltages as well. 6volts for the gauges and 4.5 volts for the coil.

Regards Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

Thanks for the "heads up". I've got copies of the Work shop Manual and Illustrated Parts List, thanks to Brian Asbury. Steep learning curve, but time in the garage has to be the best therapy available. Couldn't help but compare the original generator to a NOS spare that I inherited from Giorgio. Pulley swap and I should be in the running. Just wonder what year it will be when I start putting it back together. I welcome all the advice that I've been receiving, from welding to electrical.

Peter

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[charlie fitton]

[QUOTE=Peter Duggan;194047]Just wonder what year it will be when I start putting it back together. I welcome all the advice that I've been receiving, from welding to electrical.

Peter


Peter...

If I lived closer - it would be on the road sooner......more than willing to help.

Good luck with this.

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[chris vickery]

A project such as this, or any for that matter can be very overwhelming, especially for anyone new to the hobby.
I was encouraged from early on with my first MV restoration to consider the following;
Research, read, ask questions, visit others, check out like vehicles, take pictures, measurements, notes. Buy lots of Ziploc bags, a marker and some totes or sturdy cardboard boxes. Get shelving or have a storage area.
Buy whatever parts happen upon you along the way, set them aside for later.
Have patience, sometimes it is worth the wait.
Don't look at the project as a whole; divide it up into bite sized pieces. If you take an approach like this it is easier to comprehend and to avoid discouragement. On any project, I would divide it up into the main sub assemblies and then dissect each sub assembly as it's own project.
The hull, frame, engine, transmission, suspension, axles, brakes etc.
As you progress with each sub assembly set it aside on the shelf and go to the next. Before you know it there are a lot less little pieces left and only a few large ones to re-assemble.
On a project like this Lynx, don't take shortcuts- do it right the first time. It is a rare beast that deserves a top notch restoration. This will not only do justice to such a wonderful piece and make a great impression but will also add overall value once completed.
P.S. if it doesn't work out let me know and I'll gladly take it off your hands..

[Michael R.]

Factory paint

[chris vickery]

Great pic Michael. Those would be Lynx 1 I think? They all have the armoured type roof.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Factory paint

Great photo, Michael. There are approximately 140 in that photo plus some extra chassis. The question is now, was this the Ford or the International Harvester factory? The chassis were built by Ford and the Hull by IHC.

Was it easier to move the chassis from Ford to International Harvester or the other way around. Where did the final fitting take place?

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Regards Rick.