Experimental Carrier #3168 - Page 6

colin jones · #**151** 22-09-07, 04:40

The plate thickness is suppose to be 30MM thick. The one i made for Alan is 25MM thick. still quite heavy though.
regards
Colin.

colin jones · #**152** 06-10-07, 08:56

Got a bit of time today to do a bit more. Here is my engine ready to be installed.

colin jones · #**153** 06-10-07, 08:58

She's hooked on the crane and on its way down. What a wonderful site.

colin jones · #**154** 06-10-07, 09:01

My son Alan giving me a hand fitting the engine. we had to turn the starter motor 180 deg because it hit the subframe. No problem.

colin jones · #**155** 06-10-07, 09:03

All in, fits like a glove with engine cover as well.

colin jones · #**156** 06-10-07, 09:06

just a shot of the back with stowage boxes secured and all the little brackets and small thead blocks in place. Also the jack restraint bracket.

ron · #**157** 06-10-07, 09:24

Hi Colin.
well done mate it sure looks good its a credit to you, now you can see what all the hard work was about, they finished off my shed today and I have spent the day putting all of the spare parts under cover, what a job,I hope to get my other carrier inside next week to make a start on it,
Regards,
Ron,

colin jones · #**158** 06-10-07, 09:30

front view for those who noticed that I had the gunners side light mounted in the wrong location. Now its not. By the way I repainted averything the correct colour. Thanks Ian.

colin jones · #**159** 06-10-07, 09:32

Just another shot with side covers on.

colin jones · #**160** 06-10-07, 09:34

floor linkage in and connected. Still needs a little bit of paint.
seat covers and back rest getting done.

colin jones · #**161** 06-10-07, 09:38

Thanks Ron, I bet you're as happy as pig in poo to have your shed finished. Now I hope we're not going to have a competition are we

ron · #**162** 06-10-07, 10:40

Hi Colin,
Competition? Naw you are too good for me, I experct to start next week on the latest one, and want to have it finished in time for my birthday thats the 8th of November, plenty of time really, might just slip out the west for a week just to fill in time and drag another one home, hows that time frame sound?
Regards,
Ron,

ron · #**163** 06-10-07, 10:54

Just kidding around Colin, I will be installing the lath, and milling machine and the pantograph in the morning,I am getting a plasma cutter next week, I already have the oxy setup and the arc welder it sure makes life easier,
Regards,
Ron,

colin jones · #**164** 06-10-07, 11:35

I've decided to move to your place. I like the sound of those toys.
I'll bring my hammer and shifter. I might even let you borrow them.

Ian Pullen · #**165** 06-10-07, 12:35

Colin, mate, very impressed. It looks fantastic that shade of green.
By the way, I haven't forgotten about our last conversation and plans. Am a tad busy with a few things happening out this way.
I will definately ring this week and we can sort out the final details.
Send me a PM.

ron · #**166** 08-10-07, 08:54

Hi Colin,
Now you are talking, a hammer and a shifter now thats serious stuff, Hell we could really get stuck into the job with hi tec tools like that.
Ron

colin jones · #**167** 09-10-07, 09:26

Just a question for the experienced mvcollector. Does anybody know if the steering wheel and steering box from all carriers came off anything else or were they purpose made items.
Colin.

Lynn Eades · #**168** 09-10-07, 11:22

I DONT know the answer to your question.
I would think that the steering wheel is specific to carriers. The lay out of the spokes is not seen anywhere else( I've just put myself broadside)It allows the driver to see through the wheel unhindered.
The next thing is the offset of the rim in relation to the centre boss. The rim is forward of the centre, which makes it much easier to skin your knuckles. this design is the reverse of most other steering wheels.
Having said this, the likes of the steering box, is often an evolutionary thing, and I suspect its origins come from something else. I dont remember who made the boxes for the English carriers, but the Canadian ones are made by Ross, which is the same name as the steering box in a Willys MB.
The aussie steering box is a progressive improvement on the others, in that they have an integral mounting bracket. something less to work loose.
So...Why do you ask?

colin jones · #**169** 09-10-07, 13:37

Hi Lynn, the reason 4 asking is that I am on the look out 4 both items and i thought if they were out of something else as well it would be another avenue to look 4.
regards
colin.

Pedr · #**170** 09-10-07, 18:20

Colin,

You still have both sitting here at my house. Just let us know and I will organise to drop them off.

Haven't noticed what's going on, on MLU at the moment as busy with work, but Darian Carn alerted me to your post.

Pedr

colin jones · #**171** 04-11-07, 05:09

Sorry everyone, this is not about carriers but check this out and have a laugh.
Colin.
www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=3076

colin jones · #**172** 04-11-07, 05:13

sorry about the echo. Have no idea why its doing that. Maybe don't use the link and type it you're self
Colin.

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #**173** 04-11-07, 10:23

Hi Colin
Worked alright for me, quite hilarious.
Bob