M41 Walker Bulldog restoration Australia

[Mic Heinrich]

Hi all, we are currently doing a complete nut and bolt restoration on a Kiwi M41. Although we have 80% NOS parts, I’m keen to hear from anyone that may also have parts or an interest in these vehicles. Once completed it will be the only one running in Australia, there is only 2 in Oz! Please check out our restoration page
https://www.facebook.com/Weapsim-119975015364818/

[dcrfan]

Wow great restoration. Looks better than i've they were when they first arrived in Wellington. Here are some photos of the arrival of M41s in Wellington.

M41 Handover by tankienz, on Flickr
M41 arrival 3 by tankienz, on Flickr
M41 Arrival 1 by tankienz, on FlickrM41 Arrival by tankienz, on FlickrM41 when new by tankienz, on Flickr

Photos are from collection of the late Mark Priestley.

Paul
Ex Kiwi M41 loader, gunner and crew commander.

[Mic Heinrich]

Thanks Paul that’s awesome!

[dcrfan]

From your photos on the other thread am I right in assuming your M41 is ex NZ 30545? If so I can update my 'Disposal of NZ M41' list

Paul

[Mic Heinrich]

Yes Paul that’s correct

[dcrfan]

Here's the detail from my list

NZ No. 30545
Name. Anarchy
Withdrawal. 7 Sep 78. To School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering as a recovery hulk.
Location. Located in Engineer compound. Owned by Army Museum.
Remarks. No power pack or 76mm gun. Some of left side suspension ripped off. Still painted origin deep bronze green. A wreck.

Paul

[Michael R.]

Mic is looking for a replacement loaders periscope. Can someone comment on the interchangeability between the Walker and M4 Sherman series periscopes?

[StephenKeast]

Hi Michael, I have a few Periscopes lying around. Can you comment on whether it is a normal mirror or a telescopic periscope?





I have 2x pictured below. Flick me a PM if these would be of use to you.

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Mic is looking for a replacement loaders periscope. Can someone comment on the interchangeability between the Walker and M4 Sherman series periscopes?

[Ryan]

I really need to visit this restoration, if I'm allowed.

[Mic Heinrich]

All good Stephen, now have all periscopes, thx

[Niels V]

https://www.facebook.com/jdrveteranpanser/ these guys are also restoring a M41 and have a running danish upgraded version

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Niels V

https://www.facebook.com/jdrveteranpanser/ these guys are also restoring a M41 and have a running danish upgraded version

Always been a fan of the Danish variant, looked great. Seeing it in books about Reforger and such.

[Tony Smith]

Another NZ Walker Bulldog for sale.:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/spe...e25cc3fe0d-006

I think the seller has had past experience with silly questions and "experts" contacting him.

[Bob Phillips]

Hi Mic
Have some parts and need some parts, can you PM me please??
thanks Bob Phillips

[Mike Moran]

Thinking there are a pair of Walker Bulldog sprockets in very good condition
around here somewhere.