Carrier Retrieval & Restoration Begins!
 

Hi Guys,

Well, after 4 years of chasing down ghost stories, locating and then negotiating, I was finally able to purchase this carrier today. I've always wanted a carrier of my own since I started on the Huntsville Legion Bren Carrier project. This carrier appears to be a MarkII - it has openings in the rear bulkhead into the exhaust component. Is this correct? Hull# is 16720 but the upper armour has been neatly cut away. The previous owner installed a hydraulic steering system. Luckily, he kept the steering wheel!

I'm to pick it up next week. It is in a cleared field area, close to a road and I should be able to get in there with a tilt & load.

Here are some pictures - comments are always welcome.

Regards, Richard

More Pics of Carrier Hull#16720
 

More pictures of the engine compartment and rear. I have the engine compartment doors as well. They were removed for transport.

Looks like a MK I ,having the 2 holes in the rear bulkhead. You have the entire drivetrain with all the engine parts, GOOD !

Mortar
 

IMHO: a MKI* built as a UC-2 mortar carrier. Production date about mid to late June, 1943.
Nothing like a challenge !

a really nice project you've got yourself there, good luck with it

Brings back memories.... (Insert shameless sales opportunity) if you decide you want to re rivet the hull back together, give me a shout as I may be able to assist you with the correct tooling.

Sorry folks but I have funds to raise if I am going to get my carrier to W&P 2014 :)

It has a distinct resemblance to the Frankencarrier setup, only you have more original goodies. Nice find!

Will post pictures: MkI Carrier Retrieval
 

Hello all,

I am working on a retrieval date with the tilt and load company. Hopefully, it will be later this week. As soon as I have pictures, I will post a status update. Once restoration begins, I'll re-post on the Restoration Forum.

Regards, Richard