MkII Restoration Completed: Huntsville Legion

[RichCam]

Guys,

We have now completed our part in the restoration of the Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, Royal Canadian Legion's MkII Universal Carrier. We began this project in September of 2007 and it will be returned to the Legion in time for their 80th Anniversary celebrations this weekend, May 26th and 27th.

It is not completely restored, we are still chasing down the missing pieces of frontal armour (buried at the original owner's property) and there are always little bits and parts and pieces that can always be added.

It is, however, being handed over to a new crew that will involve not only Legion members but the local air cadets and the high school. A proper, weather proof, secure enclosure has been built by the Legion for storage of the carrier.

The re-rubberized rear bogie wheels work great. I have been taking it out for it's last shake down runs around my plant. At 33 mph, all is smooth sailing. This is probably the last time it will get into 3rd or 4th gear as the Legion is located in the middle of Huntsville.

On behalf of Cameron, his son Iain (who at 10 years of age put in over 40 hours of work into the carrier) Matt, Wade and Rick, this has been an inspiring project. Enjoy the pictures guys and I'll post a few more after the event.

Regards, Richard Hatkoski