LRDG Te Rangi
 

Hi, I was wonder if anyone has photos of the lrdg Ford 15CTW Pilot car TE Rangi. I am trying to build a replica of it. I have most of the recommended books, but it is still hard to get enough detail regarding T Patrols Te Rangi.
Thanks
Scott

Good photos in "Bearded Brigands".

yes have it. but really need more and some that i can try and clean up and zoom.
thanks

I think you will need to get Brendan O'Carroll's latest book which has very many photos, some of which will be new to most LRDG enthusiasts. I am still waiting for my copy, so cannot quote details.

Hi Scott,
Two pics trawled from Ebay long ago, I hope you'll like them.

Attachment 119045
https://i.postimg.cc/Wb1P4Qhf/Ford-1...e-Rangi-p1.jpg

Attachment 119046
https://i.postimg.cc/tCvGn26R/Ford-1...e-Rangi-p2.jpg

Good luck with your build!

What great photos!!

It is!

What is the rubber hose going from the engine bay to the POW can on the RH running board? Jury-rigged fuel supply? Radiator condensor tank?

The hose diameter is small, IMHO it is fuel line.

Radiator overflow?

Most likely to be radiator overflow to condenser on running board.

I strongly agree with Lynn and Andrew. To put the tank inside the engine compartment would have been difficult as there would not be much room and it would have got too hot in there for the near boiling water to cool. Similarly there would not really be space in front of the grill or on top of the fenders. The relatively small diameter pipe is necessary for the water to be able to suck back as the engine cools.

David

Fair enough !

David

This could be a timing thing or the tank could have suffered an accident or a bullet hole?......

overflow
 

I believe it is a overflow condenser for sure. Looks like the easiest way to mount one on that truck. Just great photos. just what i was hoping for.
thanks again

scott

Could I also offer a suggestion that it could have something to do with the Vickers pintle mounted on the RH windscreen pillar? How early was this photo taken?

More inspiration for your project:

“Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) column waiting for the surrender of Fort Traghen, Libya. Behind the machine gun is Lance Corporal Clarrie Roderick (Gisborne) who was later taken prisoner. Photograph taken on Fezzan Raid, January 1941 by Trooper F Jopling.”

Attachment 119110
Source: https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23053894

Vickers Gun, above the POW can with hose! But no Condensor on the front grille?

Hmm. :confused

Is it possible these cutouts in the bonnet were enough to keep the engine overheating away? On that one with condnser can I posted above they are missing...