MET Gas

ron · #1 07-04-08, 08:22

Here we go again

Here is another pic on arival

ron · #2 07-04-08, 08:52

No not me? this is something that you do not often find it was in its compartment on the engine cover a small piece off the end was broken but all the numbers and gradution lines are there

ron · #3 07-04-08, 09:02

Out of the weather now

Showing the area at rear wher the diff was cut out, but I have the pieces so no problem

Pic showing the ammo brackets still in place

Complete engine cover, not easy to find these days

ron · #4 07-04-08, 09:19

Here it is the holy grail of carriers, N O S track 21 links 8 sets for each side complets with its N O S pins, tags still attached I have several sets of newly retired wheels so it will look great when completed

ron · #5 07-04-08, 09:58

THis is a pic taken this morning befor I started to remove the rear end

Met gas made extensive use of spot welding on the carriers heres a shot of some of it

Here is another pic of the welding

ron · #6 07-04-08, 10:10

Just started to remove the rubish from the rear

All of the damaged rear bin area removed I have all new replacement parts to replace the rubish removed

ron · #7 07-04-08, 10:21

Well this is the last pic for today, Mmmmm do I hear a big sigh of relief?
this shows the area where the plates were cut out with the diff, and these are the original Met gas plates,how lucky can you be, Hope you enjoyed the picks ,
Regards, ron

Hanno Spoelstra · #8 07-04-08, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron

Hope you enjoyed the picks

Ron,

Yes I did! So now this is you umpteenth carrier?!?

As you will have noticed I have merged some of you posts. I know you just learned how to attach pictures, but a big improvement over the old forum software is you can now attach more than one picture at a time. Give it a try!

Hanno

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #9 08-04-08, 02:17

Well done Ron, especially with the track. Do I have this Hull Number?
Bob

Lynn Eades · #10 08-04-08, 11:46

Totally off topic, Ron, is it you with the Chittal?
Carrier stuff is great. Keep posting.
Lynn.

ron · #11 09-04-08, 00:21

Hi Lyn,
Yes its me with the Chital, I have been involved with deer all of my life,thanks for the comments on the carrier.
Regards, Ron

ron · #12 09-04-08, 00:23

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the info on ihe I D plate its later style of plate without the date on it,
Ron

ron · #13 09-04-08, 00:26

Hi Hanno
No I dont mind at all, always willing to learn ,thanks for your help,
on another note seems there is no interest in those Marmon Herrington tank parts, seems a shame to dump them,
Regards,
Ron,

ron · #14 09-04-08, 00:28

Hi Bob,
Sorry a bit busy at the moment on the track of another carrier, will let you know the number. when I get back home,
Regards,
Ron

ron · #15 15-04-08, 02:32

rear of the carrier that has been squared off ready to install the parts that support the diff

ron · #16 15-04-08, 02:41

With luck this will be a pic of the air scoop and the steering cam plate, we hope to have the carrier sand blasted this week then its full on again

ron · #17 15-04-08, 02:47

All removed ready for sand blasting

ron · #18 15-04-08, 02:54

Showing dash area with panel removed also all conduits. and the drivers tool box.
Gunners area also showing pedal plate and steering wheel and spider removed

ron · #19 15-04-08, 03:03

These two pics give a view of the front of the carrier showing the drivers side with the morror arm still in place, and then the gunners side of the carrier

ron · #20 15-04-08, 03:35

Just a shot of some new re rubbered wheels ready for any other carriers that might drop by
And some bits and pieces

ron · #21 15-04-08, 03:40

Some projects
and a damaged air scoop the farmer dropped a tree on top of the carrier, but its easy to fix

ron · #22 06-05-08, 14:26

Well three weeks down the track from its arival its sand blasting time

ron · #23 06-05-08, 14:33

painting time

Max Hedges · #24 07-05-08, 01:31

Ron your photos show that you have been a very busy chap.
Max

colin jones · #25 07-05-08, 10:14

strikemepink Ron, draggin the chain a bit are'nt you

Colin.

ron · #26 08-05-08, 05:16

Not quite pink Col how about red oxcide?

ron · #27 08-05-08, 05:24

The old girl is back in the shed now, just got back home awhile ago been out chasing bits and pieces, here are a few more pics to enjoy,

ron · #28 08-05-08, 05:31

In one of these pics you can see the rear seat bracket that allows you to just simply slide out thr rear seat above the fuel tanks instead of the very arkward system used on all of the other carriers,where they are secured by bolts,wich are very difficult to remove

ron · #29 08-05-08, 05:34

I hope you enjoyed these few pics, its full on now to put it back together, still looking for a few small bits and pieces but I am sure that they will turn up. Regards, Ron

Pedr · #30 08-05-08, 05:38

Ron,

It's great that you are working on yet another carrier ( How many can one bloke restore - geez leave some for the rest of us )

Can you please let us know the hull numbers of the carriers that you have so that those of us who keep database's of carrier whereabouts can record them.

It is this sort of infomation that helps people like Bob Moseley to tell you things like defence contract numbers and even manufacturers when its unknown.

Eventually we will be able to workout dates of manufacture and other details that aren't currently known.

Congrats on the latest.

Pedr