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Old 23-11-18, 02:52
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Peter, I also used this with great success to re-coat CMP rifle mount clips
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Old 23-11-18, 03:34
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Hi Peter

If I could see more photos and dimensions of that rubber bump stop..... I think they are the same as a rear axle bump stop...possibly Ford??? also used on CMP trailers...... I think Grant got some NOS or repro somewhere when he rebuilt his trailer.???

Not 100% sure......
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Old 23-11-18, 16:57
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Bob,

Thanks for the generous offer of Grant's stuff. The floor gun rest certainly seems to be the same size as the later axle bumpers. When I installed the taller STA tires, I reverted to the original axle bumpers which are taller than the newer ones that I had acquired. Grants stuff is still safe.

Chris,

You're right, I've also used the stuff on some of the rifle clips.

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Old 23-11-18, 17:46
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For Ford BB-5783 rear axle bumpers (not the same thing as *C01Q-5783 front axle bumper), try Brain Asbury. I think he still had one or two after I bought. Otherwise, web searches occasionally turn them up. I think Ford was still using them on something until the mid 70s. (much more recent than CMPs but still far enough back that a dealer isn't likely to have stock)
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Old 27-11-18, 15:03
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Found some more Lynx pictures from the beeldbank archives.
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Old 28-11-18, 23:57
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Jordan,

Thanks very much, always great to see period pictures of Lynxes.

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Old 30-11-18, 02:33
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Guys,

Thanks to Stefan Leegwater from LWD, I now have an original crash pad, that surrounds the crew compartment, for a template. In total I'm looking for enough material to fabricate 20 examples.

The material is a rubberized fabric and the filling appears to be shredded hemp.

I have also attached a picture of the crash pads on the CWM Lynx, which I believe to be reproductions.

I'm looking for the covering material to have them made. Should anyone know of where I can source/re-purpose the material from I'd like hear from you.

Thanks, Peter


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Old 30-11-18, 03:05
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Peter.

Is it possible the fabric is a heavy duty oil cloth? That type of product was used on the front seats of a number of models of Universal Carrier, in various shades of brown and green.

If that is the fabric, any decent upholstery fabric shop should carry it.

David
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Old 01-12-18, 20:26
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Hi Peter,

If it helps with costs and buying the material, I would have a set too.

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Old 01-12-18, 20:45
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Not having seen the originals I can't say you are wrong on the filling, but I would have expected the filling to be horsehair. If so, it may still be available at https://www.jamiltonupholstery.co.uk...sed-hair-fibre or other upholstery suppliers.
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Old 02-12-18, 18:48
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James,

Thanks for your offer. Once I source materials and methods I'll contact you and you can decide at that time.


Grant,

Thanks. I dug out some of the stuffing and I think that you are right. I will be contacting J.A.Milton to see if they can provide the correct materials.

Peter
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Old 02-12-18, 19:19
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JA Hamilton are UK based, nothing against them but there have to be others closer - maybe even local.
It does look like many suppliers of horsehair are in the UK but if it's cold and rainy in your part of the world too, spend a bit of time Googling (or maybe ebay but there's not much in North America right now) to see what you can find.
Examples:
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/s...-hog_hair.html
http://lefebvreupholstery.blogspot.c...with-what.html (Cornwall Ontario - the article is info but they may also supply... Lefebvre's website is blocked at work)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Upholstery-...-/152007031053
https://www.upholsteryconnection.com...ed-curled-hair
Coir seems to be more readily available, similar in texture but originally considered inferior to horsehair.
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Old 03-12-18, 00:12
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Does anyone know what they do to the horsehair between removing it from the horse and stuffing cushions with it ? There are plenty of horses in the world, how hard can it be to scrounge it ? I am not suggesting anything that the horse would object to by the way !

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Old 03-12-18, 09:13
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Thanks Peter, I will wait to hear from you!
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Old 03-12-18, 15:24
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Peter,

I believe the material you require is called "Rexine". My impression of the CWM crash pads is that they are likely original. The seats in the Universal Carriers are also made from this material and they wear in an identical manner to what I can see in the CWM picture.

Others have sourced Rexine to reproduce Carrier seats so it must be available somewhere. Obtaining the correct colour may be an issue as the carrier seats are more of a commercial shade of green than a military shade as shown in your images.

I agree that the correct filling will be horsehair.

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Old 04-12-18, 20:42
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Colin,

Thanks ! Having the name certainly opened up a lot of doors. Now have some samples on the way. The construction of the CWM's Lynx crash pads seems to be a bit different from the sample I have. Having said that I've found some pictures of similar crash pads on a different Lynx.
Here's another period picture of a Lynx with a mounted 0.30 caliber Browning and a some relieved looking German POWs.

Peter


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Old 15-12-18, 21:15
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Guys,

I was able to salvage some parts of the original mud flaps but the majority was only good for templates. Andy did a great job of fabricating the parts. One less component on the "to do" list.

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Old 23-12-18, 19:52
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Not sure if these pictures have been posted before.
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Old 24-12-18, 05:22
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Jordan,

Thanks for the "new to me" pictures. I have however seen a different picture of the driving screen before. Each and every one of these pictures sheds something new.

Thanks, Peter

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Old 30-12-18, 19:11
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Guys,

The original screen mesh that covers the radiator grill was missing from the Lynx. While researching the replacement, I discovered that there were several options. I opted to pattern mine on the CWM's Lynx 11 which has a hull number quite close to mine. The Lynx 11 in the South African museum also has the same flat mesh screen. As with all of Andy's work the new one fit precisely on the original brackets and caged nuts. Now to prime and paint it before installing again.


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Old 31-12-18, 04:30
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My mesh cover had had a bit removed and a few broken holes which I had to weld up. It all came out ok in the end.

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Patching up one of the holes.

Regards and HAPPY NEW YEAR, Peter.

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Old 31-12-18, 18:44
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All the best in the New Year to you and your loved ones. Thanks for your years of support and inspiration.

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Old 31-12-18, 22:45
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Peter I found two more.
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Thanks, both pictures are new to me.

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Old 11-01-19, 22:38
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Guys,

I failed to document how the convoy light bracket mounted to the rear differential housing when I stripped down the Lynx. Seems like yesterday, but its now been four years. I now have an NOS light and want to ensure that I mount it correctly. Would anyone have a picture of the convoy light mounted to a Ford CMP ?

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Old 11-01-19, 23:24
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Hi Peter.

Check your first photo in Post 66. That might be what you are looking for.

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Old 11-01-19, 23:58
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David,

Many thanks ! If I was younger I might even be embarrassed. I’ll still take another picture should anyone have to share. David, I think it’s time for me to reread all these posts.

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Old 12-01-19, 16:22
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Peter.

Glad to help.

I think that is the first convoy lamp setup I have ever seen that was not hard mounted to a rear frame crossmember somewhere behind the rear axle assembly.

Mounting it directly to the back of the axle would mean the lamp was always on target regardless of any axle movement. Be interesting how much slack was put into the convoy lamp wire to allow for the axle movement and where the wiring was run.

With a frame mounted convoy lamp, extra wiring would not be an issue as the lamp could not move, but now I am wondering just how much of a problem it was with a fixed mount frame convoy lamp and the target axle moving about on rough terrain, to make Ford consider this design option for the Lynx?

Keep up the great work, by the way, Peter.

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David,

Many thanks ! If I was younger I might even be embarrassed. I’ll still take another picture should anyone have to share. David, I think it’s time for me to reread all these posts.

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I know I did (re-read all these posts). I'm impressed all over again at the work you did on that bisected relic you started with.
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I think that the movement of the diff would be insignificant compared to the rather unfocused pool of light from the lamp. On the other hand, mounting the lamp on the axle will have greatly increased the vibration it was subjected to so bulb life would have been very short. I think it was a dreadful idea !

I totally agree with Bruce's last post !

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