LP2/2A Carrier found

Tony Smith · #1 28-10-08, 12:04

Out and about in this fine spring weather, came across this forlorn LP2 or 2A carrier hull sitting in a paddock. Couldn't find the owner about and the property had an electric fence for the cattle (or is that for the border raiders?), so it wasn't possible to get closer pictures than these telephoto shots from the boundary.

Looks to be a complete uncut hull. The airscoop is sitting on top of the crew compartment. Couldn't see any track or wheels anywhere, but could be stacked on the opposite side for all I know!

How did I find this? It's in a yard full of rubbish that's visible on Google Earth!

Keith Webb · #2 28-10-08, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Out and about in this fine spring weather, came across this forlorn LP2 or 2A carrier hull sitting in a paddock. Couldn't find the owner about and the property had an electric fence for the cattle (or is that for the border raiders?), so it wasn't possible to get closer pictures than these telephoto shots from the boundary.

Looks to be a complete uncut hull. The airscoop is sitting on top of the crew compartment. Couldn't see any track or wheels anywhere, but could be stacked on the opposite side for all I know!

How did I find this? It's in a yard full of rubbish that's visible on Google Earth!

And those coordinates for Google Earth might be....?

Tony Smith · #3 28-10-08, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

And those coordinates for Google Earth might be....?

.... a tightly held secret for now??

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #4 29-10-08, 04:33

And quite rightly so. As I have stated before, unless one has the owner's permission, publishing details like this is tantamount to an invasion of privacy. One day someone will be taken to court and charged with Trespass over this sort of thing. Even Google Earth could be held liable for providing a Trespass mechanism.

Bob

Ian Pullen · #5 30-10-08, 08:45

Hmmm.

I seem to remember almost exact pictures some months back by a collector who was already negotiating the purchase of said vehicle.

Interesting that it is still in the paddock, I thought it would be in a shed by now

Tony Smith · #6 30-10-08, 22:59

I wasn't able to speak to the owner of the property, so I don't know the "Market" status of the carrier. May very well have just been sitting there awaiting collection. Do you remember the thread, Ian?

As you say, interesting that it is sitting there, I thought it would have been rescued by a restorer by now, or if the owner doesn't want to sell (I'll do it up one day!), that he hasn't put it out of sight to reduce questions.

Tony Smith · #7 24-08-09, 15:53

Well, "softly, softly, catchee monkey" has worked again and this carrier has now been recovered. I say carrier, but it's really just a nice complete hull with no wheels or track. No brass data plate, but the numbers will be down in the mud and rust somewhere and will be revealed soon enough.

Recovery was effected by a Chinese hand winch and steel bars to use for rollers, just the same way the Egyptians built the pyramids. Who says you need expensive gear to play with Carriers?

Keith Webb · #8 24-08-09, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Well, "softly, softly, catchee monkey" has worked again and this carrier has now been recovered. I say carrier, but it's really just a nice complete hull with no wheels or track. No brass data plate, but the numbers will be down in the mud and rust somewhere and will be revealed soon enough.

Recovery was effected by a Chinese hand winch and steel bars to use for rollers, just the same way the Egyptians built the pyramids. Who says you need expensive gear to play with Carriers?

Bet getting it off was a little faster with gravity on your side. Are you the proud new owner Tony?

Tony Smith · #9 24-08-09, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Are you the proud new owner Tony?

No, just the poor scribe who relays the news.

Keith Webb · #10 24-08-09, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Tony Smith

No, just the poor scribe who relays the news.

And looks like you're burning that candle at both ends judging when you posted last night and this morning!

Tony Smith · #11 24-08-09, 22:31

Shiftwork S***s, eh?

Justin Pollard · #12 25-08-09, 11:59

Great Job Tony,Another one saved from the dreaded scrappie!.
Look forward to finding out the hull no.

Justin.

ron · #13 25-08-09, 12:02

Hi Tony.
Great Pics, is it a bare hull? or are there bits and pieces inside? thats a nice find I had been waiting to see if it had been recovered,
Well done I will look forward to seeing more pics later on, I am sure the new owner will get all the help here, if he needs it
Regards Ron

Justin Pollard · #14 31-08-09, 12:44

Hello Tony,
Any news on a hull number yet?.

Justin.