Found MkI carrier

Ralph Volkert · #1 14-04-08, 13:10

Here are some pics of my carrier.

Ralph Volkert · #2 14-04-08, 14:21

here are some more pics

I just realised there was a battery tray still there and the oil breather was still there in the cargo bin.

Ledsel · #3 26-04-08, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Ralph Volkert

here are some more pics

I just realised there was a battery tray still there and the oil breather was still there in the cargo bin.

Sorry ralph but I don't think it's the piece I thought it was. Anyway don't throw it as I know it's for something. Perhapes a radio mount?

greg anderson (RIP) · #4 27-04-08, 22:53

I have both tanks for my carrier but don"t use them -alway gas left in them to go bad -I use a plastic marine gas tank about 2 gal. which does for most runs and its easy to remove and keep fresh -Greg

rob love · #5 14-04-08, 14:29

Ralph:
Upon re-reading your earlier posts and looking at the pictures, I see I have given you some incorrect information.
The ;arge box you were asking about is the auxilery battery box where the batteries for the wireless set were kept. It should be mounted on the center rear exterior of the carrier.

The small box I was talking about mounts on top of this box. So I am not sure what box on the rear you are talking about, unless it is the bracket that holds the jack handle in place.

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you.

Ralph Volkert · #6 14-04-08, 16:07

Oh yeah it needs work! That is for certain!

I just found a complete running Ford flathead motor and 4 speed to put in it for $500. Not far from here. I found some one on line who makes reproduction motor mounts so that is a relief.

I will have to make a pair of fuel tanks though. There seems some good info on the web about that.

A gentleman in Cobalt restored a MkI not that long ago for the Bunker Military Museum (Static). So I have a reference close to hand to use as a model.

So as soon as it arrives I will get busy cleaning and sandblasting and removing crap. The engine will go in the shop on an engine stand and I will work on that on rainey days or over the winter.

ron · #7 15-04-08, 01:08

Hi Ralph,
And welcome to this forum,congatulations on your carrier find, we will watch your progress with much interest,
Regards, Ron

Ledsel · #8 15-04-08, 15:49

Isn't this the same carrier that you were looking at last fall Chris V.?

Hanno Spoelstra · #9 15-04-08, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Ledsel

Isn't this the same carrier that you were looking at last fall Chris V.?

That's what I thought when I saw the pics. Can't find the thread, though.

H.

Brad Mills · #10 15-04-08, 18:23

Here is the thread Hanno, its the same carrier, photos down below in thread...

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9912

charlie fitton · #11 16-04-08, 13:37

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I just found a complete running Ford flathead motor and 4 speed to put in it for $500. Not far from here. I found some one on line who makes reproduction motor mounts so that is a relief.

Note that there is a little difference in the tranni, and how it mounts. Drop a picture in this site and we'll know right away if it''s the right one. Likewise the front of the engine. New mounts are availa through MAC's.

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I will have to make a pair of fuel tanks though. There seems some good info on the web about that.

Don't bother 'till later - focus on the good stuff. If you put a small portable tank in the B/Box, you'll have plenty of run time untill you need more, and room for the "friends " you'll suddenly have.

Justin Pollard · #12 19-04-08, 13:37

Hello all,thats a good looking carrier you,ve got there Ralph,good luck and look forward to more pics.

Ralph Volkert · #13 21-04-08, 02:17

I have been going over the hull and cant find any numbers in any of the usual places. Some of the armour has been removed.

BUT! I found the number 801 stamped into the angle iron on the outside rear of the hull (on the gunners side.) Would anyone else have something like this and does it relate to either your S/N or Hull Number?

On the plus side I found it still has the Literature Case under the front hull in front of the gunner.

Ledsel · #14 21-04-08, 03:57

There should be two more numbers there. It should have five. That is your lower hull number. There is one more hull number right behind the gunners head on the angle iron there. That is the hull number that is on the data plate. It should be fairly close to the other maybe about 100 or so higher.