Australian carrier
 

I picked up and Aussie carrier this week. Full under carriage, tracks, rear end. Rolls easily. Hull has been cut down. No engine and lots of missing parts, but the start of something, I am sure. Pictures will be up on my website shortly.
www.midwestmilitary.net
John

Aussie carrier
 

Be interested to learn the hull number.

Hull number
 

Where on the the aussie carrier is the hull number located?
John

Number
 

If the main data plate near the drivers position is missing it is also stamped on a piece of angle just above the diff inside the hull. This applies to LP2 and 2A.

So you'll be looking for manuals and parts lists, then?

The Aust MG carrier is unique in many ways: little from an English carrier will fit or is appropriate anyway, so looks like you'll be making lots of new friends in Australia while seeking spares and fittings!!

There is also my book on the Aust LP carriers to be considered, if you want some history of the type. Email me if you want a copy and I'll work out postage, etc,

Wonder how an Aussie cut-down carrier came to be in the USA?

Mike C

Photos
 

Photos are up on the website now.
John

Oz Carrier
 

Hi John - it took a little time to find it especially as it is under the For Sale category. As Keith said you should find the Carrier ID on that ledge on the rear hull. I have a database of all Oz Carriers so I would be interested in your details. The one you restored is of course a British Carrier.

Bob

I've been to your website but don't see the new carrier pictures there.

Eric

http://www.midwestmilitary.net/brensale.html

Here is the link.

Aussie update
 

Sanded off the angle bracket and this is what I found.
STH AUS RIYS 2674 LP2A

John

Maker: South Australian Railways

Model: LP2A

Hull number 2674 (which is the number to be painted on the hull sides and at the rear once its restored).

Mike C

Contract Number
 

Hi John - according to my database this Carrier was manufactured under Contract No. MOS146 probably made in 1943.

Bob

South australian carriers
 

Hi Guys I have owned carriers 2300, 2521, and 2564, all South Aust carriers, guess they were in the same batch , regards ron

Bob
 

The Carrier John restored was of course a CANADIAN carrier.

I see its now listed on ebay as well.