Hendersons Springs

Keith Webb · #1 03-12-04, 03:50

This is from a 1941 Magazine. They knew how to make an eye catching advertisement in those days.

Tony Smith · #2 04-12-04, 04:08

..from Mike Cecil's Australian Carriers book.

Strangely, it is the lack of brake parts that stops many vehicles these days!

jeff davis · #3 04-12-04, 05:37

All the parts shown in the add are for Hydrolic brakes ,anyone seen any of those on a carrier?

Tony Smith · #4 04-12-04, 22:43

Australian LP1 Carriers were steered by two tiller levers that operated two master cylinders for two track brakes which controlled steering and stopping. No track displacement steering was used on the LP1. This constant use of the rear drums on sweeping curves meant even adjustment and wear was difficult to attain and stopping in a straight line at speed nearly impossible.

jeff davis · #5 05-12-04, 07:08

I Learn somthing new every day.
I had my carrier up to 30m.p.h on the 11th Nov and was suprised to find out how well the warp steering works at Max speed .The Carrier was a joy to drive

Jordan Baker · #6 06-12-04, 00:15

HI Jeff

That warp steering really works well doesn't it. Back in the summer I had mine doing about 40mph (no upper armour allows for this) And I was able to gradually move it over and back again with just using the warp steering. The only problem Ive found with going this speed is the amount of dirt and grass that hits you in the face. The one nice thing is that it probably one of the smoothest rides at speed for going off road.

How long did it take you to get up to speed. It took me about 170 to 200 yards for it to be in 4th gear going all out. That was from a standstill with the engine warmed up and at idle.

Sincerely
Jordan

jeff davis · #7 06-12-04, 03:46

It was about the same as yours but mine was on pavement
very slippery

Andrew Morrison · #8 06-12-04, 15:45

Photo of interior of restored lp1 carrier showing driving position.

Hanno Spoelstra · #9 06-12-04, 21:20

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Originally posted by Andrew Morrison
Photo of interior of restored lp1 carrier showing driving position.

Yours?!?

Andrew Morrison · #10 08-12-04, 12:38

My carriers share the same shed as the lp1 but unfortunately is not mine.

As far as I know this is the only restored lp1 carrier around, and yes even today the hydraulic brakes still give lots of trouble just like when they were new.

Cannot seem to get the photo to attach.

Hanno Spoelstra · #11 08-12-04, 12:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Andrew Morrison
Cannot seem to get the photo to attach.

E-mail it to me and I'll make sure it appears here.

Cheers,
Hanno

Tony Smith · #12 08-12-04, 14:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Andrew Morrison
As far as I know this is the only restored lp1 carrier around, ...

There are 3 LP1's planning to attend Corowa '05 in Australia. Hopefully pics will show them together!

Keith Webb · #13 08-12-04, 19:08

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
There are 3 LP1's planning to attend Corowa '05 in Australia. Hopefully pics will show them together!

You bet! We're hoping for large numbers of carriers to attend, and there should be hundreds of photographs, not to mention the moving image and surround sound.

Hanno Spoelstra · #14 10-12-04, 15:09

Quote:

Originally posted by Andrew Morrison
My carriers share the same shed as the lp1 but unfortunately is not mine.

As far as I know this is the only restored lp1 carrier around, and yes even today the hydraulic brakes still give lots of trouble just like when they were new.

Here's Andrew's picture:

Hanno Spoelstra · #15 10-12-04, 15:11

And here's a close up of the hydraulic brake setup: