Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

When I first saw my Lynx and noted that both fuel tanks and associated hardware were missing I've searched in vain for the cast filler covers C19SR 9112. To compound the issue the covers are different between Marks of the Lynx even though they share the same part number.

Now due to the "can do" attitude of Rob Love and a very progressive understanding by the curator of the RCA museum in Shilo, I was able to have an original cover removed from their Lynx and shipped to a metal casting company in Winnipeg.

I am now the proud owner of three new cast covers (the price was just too good to stop at two).

My debt to Rob now rivals our Federal deficit.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

My original electric fuel pump was well weathered and not suitable to be rebuilt. I then got an NOS pump from LWD parts, which despite the great 70 year old packaging, needed a rebuild. After a fair bit of searching I found a firm in Michigan that rebuilds Autopulse electric fuel pumps for Duesenbergs. I understand that a Duessie uses three pumps !!
Bottom line is that "Classic & Exotic Service, Inc" will either rebuild your pump or sell you a rebuild kit.

Peter

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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Andy Pomorski, a talented fabricator/welder, fabricated new front fenders for the Lynx, using the old ones as templates. They look great and bolted up without a whimper. The Lynx is now regaining it's pugnacious, bulldog look.

The next step will be the front storage bin. Should anyone have any pictures, sketches or dimensions of the supporting brackets for this bin, they would be quite helpful.

Thanks, Peter
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[David Dunlop]

Looking good, Peter!

David

[James Gosling]

Hi Peter,

Here are a couple of pictures of the front of my box, showing the support brackets. Other than these, the box is held on by bolting through the wings each side.
James

[Peter Duggan]

James,

Exactly what I was looking for ! Thanks, I couldn't ask for a better picture of what I wanted. I was struggling to visualize what that support looked like. I've attached a picture of what I had. Just a short stub under the front tow points.
I am amazed that I could get that information from England, that quickly. You saved me a 600 km round road trip to the War Museum in Ottawa.
Would I be stretching my luck if I asked for the dimensions of the angle iron that is under the front bin?
Thanks again, Peter
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[James Gosling]

Peter,

Always a pleasure to help !

The angle iron is 2 inch by 2 inch and is 1/4 inch thick.

Any other measurements you need just shout.

James