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Guys,
In the T16 parts manual I have, there is a secion at the back which gives a list of common parts between T16 and UC Mk1*, is there a similar list for the Loyd? For instance I've been researching the UC drum brake back plates and they are much more substantial than the Loyd. My presumption is that the back plate was taken directly from the Ford 15 cwt truck on the Loyd.... so I'll have to speak to the Ford boys. ![]()
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Alastair Lincoln, UK. Under Restoration: 1944 No2 MK2 Loyd Carrier - Tracked Towing 1944 Ford WOT6 Lorry The Loyd on Facebook Last edited by ajmac; 30-06-10 at 22:03. |
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The Loyd back plate only bolts on to the axle housing in the original manner of the Ford truck, however, the UC back plate is a structural element of the carrier, and also bolts to the hull at the outer edge.
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The truck you want to look for is a pre war Fordson 7V. Loyd took this chassis, cut it off from just above the rear axle and bolted the diff to this end. They flipped the differential over so that the vehicle would drive in the correct direction, and this became the front of the vehicle. Are your loyds fitted with the armour plating around the drivers compartment?
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Ha Ha, I wish! The only parts of the steel hull remaining are the floor and the front lower armour, the area in front of the drivers legs. However they are too badly shot up to be re-used. Everything will be to be copied from an original.
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Alastair Lincoln, UK. Under Restoration: 1944 No2 MK2 Loyd Carrier - Tracked Towing 1944 Ford WOT6 Lorry The Loyd on Facebook |
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I'd just build it with the panel steel. You will end up with a light, manouverable, enjoyable carrier. Dont make it any heavier than you have to.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
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Most loyds were just panel steel, but some were field fitted with armour plate. I think it was called a Stephenson B or C conversion. No doubt someone will clarify this.
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1967 Land Rover Plant Repair Vehicle 1941 Matchless G3L 194? Wiles Junior Trailer 1941 Morris Commercial CS8 |
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