carrier, full-track, loyd

[mrdodge11]

fore the moment my loyd carrier is in stock because i'm in wc 54 restauration end.
After i must make the same work on one wc 56 (more easly work that on wc 54)
But i don't spend my time whis the loyd carrier i collected information for don't make error when the restauration time coming!
In any case i will be ready in september 2008 fore the remember meeting in corsica (ajacio) whis my MVCG club.




i hope that this restauration whas finich for chrismas 2006

[Alex van de Wetering]

Pascal,

It is great to see the "cleaned-up" Loyd "driving" through town. I sure hope you will continue posting pics here, as it would be great to follow your restoration process.

I came across this picture of a UC sporting the same wheels, which are likely to be replacement wheels for this UC, like Hanno said.



Source: www.iwmcollections.org.uk

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Alex van de Wetering
I came across this picture of a UC sporting the same wheels, which are likely to be replacement wheels for this UC, like Hanno said.

Once you start looking . . . I think in this case the whole bogie has been replaced.

Source: http://beeldbank.nationaalarchief.nl
Beschrijving Bevrijding van het kamp te Amersfoort
Datum 1945
Vervaardiger Anefo / Poll, Willem van de
Fotonummer 900_2834

[mrdodge11]

for the moment i dont start to restaured this carrier quickly because i restaured one wc 54 dodge ambulance.and after i must retaure one wc 56 (command car).
I think sart to restaured this carrier in september 2007.It's better to not make error on it

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by mrdodge11
for the moment i dont start to restaured this carrier quickly because i restaured one wc 54 dodge ambulance.and after i must retaure one wc 56 (command car).

Hello Mr Dodgenut...

You are doing a great job on your vehicle restorations...Keep up the great work and keep posting....
Your English is very understandable and don't worry about spelling mistakes...
It is nice to see you posting..Keep up the good work...

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here's a nice picture of a Loyd Carrier in service with the Dutch Princess Irene Brigade, most likely in the Mortar towing role - see mortar base on front glacis plate.

H.

Source: http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/
Photo No.: B 10050
Description: THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH-WEST EUROPE 1944-45; A Loyd carrier and crew of 15th (Scottish) Division, 18 September 1944.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Loyd Carrier, possibly somewhere in the Netherlands (source).

[mrdodge11]

many thanks for the photos i have just bring two engine for my carrier.



this engine stay 30 year outside on the floor the nature want to eat it.



Can you tel me whitch is the original .

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Pic of Loyd Carrier towing 6-pdr AT gun (source), this is to keep you going during the restauration

[Roland Koster]

Hi there,

great find! I have a Loyd carrier myself, Anti Tank tractor, MKI, No.1 Is used to tow the 2-pdr gun.

The Loyd does look very complete. The fuel tanks are missing but everything can be made!

One thing I noticed; what is that big transfer case/ gear doing next to the drivers seat? I've never seen this in a Loyd. Is it a modification for that big thing what used to be on the front of your Loyd? I don't think it's original.
Any pics of the left inside of the Loyd?

Good luck with your restoration. If you need any pics.....

greetings,

Roland

[Roland Koster]

Hi Hanno,

canb you send that last picture as large as possible to my email address? It's the first picture I see of the 2-pdr-Loyd carrier. It is off coruse towing a 6 pounder. But the sowage and esspecially the side panels which are hung on the side of the Loyd are from a 2 -pounder. I still have also the originals attachments on mine.

thanks!

greetings,

Roland

[Roland Koster]

some pics of my loyd

rear view

inside

T 136474

gr,
Roland

[Roland Koster]

one in Dutch service.

On the back is written:

"1950 Stroe, 2e Vtg. Park"

"AH 659-14"

"Loyd Carrier, met een laad en start installatie."

[mrdodge11]

Hello im my loyd i have found this gear box conected to one big wintch (gmc cckw type) . The power came from one power pick up one the main gear box.
But i think that is not original.

I try to give to you more picks on pm (in the evening) but for the moment i must go to my fire station

[Roland Koster]

These are my specifications.

Patent No. 529353

TRACTOR
ANTI-TANK
MARK I
WD No. T 136474

WAR DEPT 136474
CONYTRACT No. 294 / T / 11245
SPECIFICATION No. MARK I
VEHICLE No. M.B.W. 1474
ENGINE No. FORD 6933176

just for the record :-)

I would love to know when the Loyd was built. It must have been somewhere in the early fourty's.


Do you have some pictures of your exhaust/ mufflers?

I would be interested to renew the rubber on my wheels too. I wonder how much this will cost and where it can be done. Any other people want to changes the rubber of their shoes? Has this every been done in Holland?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by globalkoster
canb you send that last picture as large as possible to my email address? It's the first picture I see of the 2-pdr-Loyd carrier. It is off coruse towing a 6 pounder. But the sowage and esspecially the side panels which are hung on the side of the Loyd are from a 2 -pounder. I still have also the originals attachments on mine.

Hi Roland, I found the picuture at the source listed. If you want a larger scan, track back to the source and see if they can get you one.

The Carrier, Tracked, Towing, No.1, was meant for towing AT guns, first the 2-pdr and later the 6-pdr. I doubt it would still have the 2-pdr shields hung on the side when towing a 6-pdr. The 6-pdt AT guns had extra shields as well.

Hope this helps,
Hanno

[Roland Koster]

Hi Hanno,

I tried to backtrack the source but I don't see nay pics anymore :-(

My Loyd was fitted to tow the 2 pdr. It shows on it's indentification plates.

I guess it will be difficult to find a 2pdr somewhere lying around. ;-)

greetings,

Roland

[Stefan Leegwater]

Hi Roland,

Maybe easier to restore the loyd first!!

Good luck, btw do you have progress photo's yet?

cheers,

Stefan

[Roland Koster]

Here's a photo of the Loyd with it's big CAV headlights (MKI).

This is the only pic I found so far with the straight mudguards, CAV headlights, and toolbox.

If anyone have seen any other pictures then I'm looking forward to see them.

A few months ago I also found an orignal Loyd carrier engine muff which can be used in cold weather conditions.

It's a canvas cover to cover the complete engine cover. Are you still with me?;-) It has al kind of adjustment flaps to control/reduce the cold air flow. On the front is painted : "LOYD CARRIER ENGINE MUFF" and also some partsnumbers.

Treasures can still be found!!!

gr,

Roland

[Roland Koster]

all right, two last pictures to remember where you restorating a Loyd for....

.......just to play!!!!!!

[Roland Koster]

Loyd hill climb...

[ron]

Hi Roland,
Great pics of your loyd keep them coming loved the last two that you posted.
Regards,
Ron,
,

[Barry Read]

Interesting!!

Anybody know of a 2 or 6pdr lying around europe?

I know a carrier that would look fab with one behind.

Barry

[Hanno Spoelstra]

From missing-lynx.com:

Photo is believed to have been taken in 1940-44. Unit was most likely 24th Lancers or a Training Regiment.