Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I found a skilled welder locally who was able to take my mangled, twisted and cut RH sponson and piece it together. When I dry fitted it at home, it was better than a factory fit. Needless to say, he's now got my LH sponson and quite a few more pieces. I've attached a picture of Dave Everall and his work. Dave and his father Larry, own LDS welding, just outside of Picton.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Not sure where time disappears to, but it just seems to slip between my fingers. Got the bottom portions of both sponsons for the fuel tanks installed. Testament to both the welders that have worked on my Lynx is the fact that I have yet to ream a single bolt hole anywhere. Everything just bolts up to where it should. The transmission, transfer case and steering box were cleaned up, and mounted. Slowly starting to resemble something semi-respectable.

Peter

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[RichCam]

Peter, other than being on a beach this time of year……..a warm garage, enough snow outside to result in a postponement of the "honey do" list, tunes on the radio and parts going BACK on the Lynx. Life's pretty good!

Keep up the great work and keep posting pictures! Nice to see another bit of history edging back into reality.

Cheers!
Richard

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Thanks to my total lack of mechanical background, small steps forward can be extremely satisfying. My time in the garage tinkering with the Lynx is quite rewarding. Sorted out the transmission linkage and fuel tanks. Feels real good considering this was the where everything was cut apart when it was demilitarized. Couldn't help but include a picture of what it first looked like.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Should anyone know where I can source these parts for the front shifter, please drop me a line. Our local parts shops aren't very interested in anything that doesn't have a serial number, and the snow is too deep in the scrapyards.

Thanks, Peter

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[rob love]

You need to list out the whole part number. Most of us don't have a lynx manual on the bookshelf.

Those numbers shown are just the section number. The prefix (and suffix) to that will tell the tale whether the part is a commercial item or a unique scout car item.

When I worked on the same shift box a few years back, there was a bit of wear on the shift blocks and on the bottom plate of that box. Nothing a bit of build up with the welder couldn't fix though.

[Peter Duggan]

Rob,

Thanks, I'm learning my way through the manual as much as the Lynx itself. The parts numbers that appear to be unique to the Lynx are preceded with either a C19SR, which I assume refers to a Mk 1 Lynx or C29SR which I take to refer to a Mk 11 Lynx.

The parts that I am seeking read as 40 - 7207, BB - 7218, BB - 7219, 21C - 7220, BB - 7226, BB - 7227 and BB -7228. The sliding blocks and floor plate appear to be in fairly good condition.

Thanks for your interest, Peter