Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

I am blown away. This has to be a record, even by MLU standards. Same day and from the other side of the world ! Your picture answered every question I had and several more, such as the stiffening on the underside of the lid. I hesitate to ask, but do you recall if the extension was welded to the lid or bolted on.

Thanks once again, this calls for a glass of wine, Peter

[Andrew Rowe]

The Lid dimension is 1845mm overall x 250mm wide. The side extensions on the ends are 2" x 1" with safety edge flattened over. It is welded on by 20mm of weld , about every 6" where the 1" side marries to the main lid on this underside edge, Cheers Andrew.

[Peter Duggan]

Andrew,

Thanks, even more information. I continue to be amazed at the level of support that I have received. I have received information on the front bin from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand and South Africa. Reflects most Commonwealth countries that used the Lynx in WW 11.

I am coming to the conclusion that an original bin may may no longer exist here in Canada. I am attaching one of my favorite Lynx pictures, it shows that the front bin typically suffered from contact in service.

Should you have easy access to your front bin, I could use some detail on the lid "stiffeners", profile sizes and lengths.

Thanks once again, Peter

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[Mike Cecil]

Peter,

The stiffener appears to be the same as that used on the cab rear (lower - not roof) of a Canadian-built Ford CMP - which would make sense. (The Aust cab stiffener was different).

Mike

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks. I visited a friend's collection and discovered that both the Ford and Chevrolet CMP trucks use the same stiffeners. Now to find/fabricate some for my storage bin.

Peter


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[Mike Cecil]

Hi Peter,

I thought it was probably common to both manufacturers of CDN built CMPs, but was only 100% sure of the Ford, hence my comment (I once owned a CDN built F15 cab 13 and an F60L cab 12). At least you can get the profile details easily now - you just need a local version of Colin Jones to whip a few lengths out for you in no time flat!

Lovely job you are doing on your Lynx.

Mike

[Andrew Rowe]

Just out of interest, the little stiffener dimensions are 1&1/2" wide x 5/8" high and 3/8" dia. internal pressing, Cheers Andrew.