New Carrier Project (Halifax)

[Flyingtanker]

Hi Everyone,
I have been lucky enough to come across and acquire a MK1. It arrives at my house on Canada Day, a good way to celebrate, I would say

What I know about it so far is that the bottom hull is in good shape with all the suspension. The Engine and transmission are disconnected and inside the vehicle and in working condition.

It is however missing all of the top armour, fenders, panels and I am sure anything that was attached to them. From what I have read thus far it sounds all too common.

A little about myself, I am a big history buff. I am currently in the forces as aircrew on the Sea Kings. I also spent 11 years in the armoured corp, as 8 CH and Dragoon, on M113's and Leopards. Hoping the track experience will help although judging by the Australian manual I picked up it is very unique.

This Forum looks to be a good place to ask for advice and discuss restoration projects of this sort. I look forward to getting to know you all.

[Justin Pollard]

Hello Flyingtanker,
Welcome to MLU,I,m sure you will find all the help you need here.
There are some very helpfull people.
I have just bought a LP2A in simular condition but it was Bare,i have now got a motor and box and some other bits.
so look forward to seeing your progress.

Regards
Justin.

[Ralph Volkert]

Flying Tanker, welcome to the fold! Is there a name with that handle?
Is there a story behind that handle?

My carrier was finally delivered just prior to Canada Day too! I will pass on the best advice I got when I first joined....

...I wouldn't get too carried away until I had the right manuals ..
"Mr Manual",Joel Bellrose has all the right manuals you need..

http://www.dana-nield.com/d32/Defaul....com/d32/blair

#61
423 pages
FUC-03 FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA
CARRIER, UNIVERSAL Mk. I and Mk. II.
Illustrated Parts Catalogue 1941-44.
Reissued May '44.

#61A
200 pages
FUC-02 FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA
CARRIER, UNIVERSAL Mk. I* .
Illustrated Parts Catalogue 1941-42.
British Supply/Mech-1026 W.S.L.-72-2
And Canadian CDSt-957,CDLV-58...73..213...259...422...423...435...445.
Reissued June 1942.

#62
200 pages
UC Universal Carrier Mk. I,
Operators Maintenance Handbook,
July '43, Canadian.

#63
290 pages
UC-F1 Universal Carrier, Mk. I, Canadian
Workshop Manual,
Nov 1942.

#64
96 pages
UC-OM1 Carrier, Universal No. 2, Mk.2,
Operator's Manual,
Sept 1944.

....and more!

Joel was very helpful in helping to determine what manuals were a good start for my carrier and he is a good person to get in touch with! Those manuals were worth their wieght in gold! (Thanks again Joel!)

The next thing to recommend, is to learn to search the forums!!!!! You would not believe the info that is there! All the guys that are here were once newbies too and had a lot of the same questions that you and I are going to have.

Have fun! And keep us updated on your progress! Post plenty of pics!

[maple_leaf_eh]

There are a few guys in NS, centred near Amherst who gopher on this forum periodically. Wayne McGee has a hand in the West Novies' museum, and another industrious fellow who fixes old artillery pieces.

Good luck and have fun.

PS did you go through The Big 2 at any time?

[Flyingtanker]

I received my carrier today and it needs a lot of work, but i am sure you have all heard that before. It was missing even more than I originally thought.

Does anyone know were the hull number would normally be?
I did manage to get a few numbers off of it.
-There is a number painted in the front of the lower hull that appears original (LB 194)
-The Number on the engine is 81A-6049-A
-There is also a plate attached to the engine that reads:
"Mackenzie, White & Dunsmuir ltd. Precision Machine Shop, Date 25, 2, 53, CYL 030, RODS 020, MAINS 010.

What it actually has is:
-complete suspension and track
-final drives complete up to axles(missing complete 9" dif)
-Engine and Transmission
-Lower hull with inside almost completely gutted

This is my attempt at uploading pictures:


As you can see by the images of the engine, the generator has been removed and the fan has been removed and relocated to the crankcase wheel

[Dan Sicotte]

Well done on the purchase. Now will 9er domestic complain that you're in the garage all the time?
What's your name by the way, I was RCD (Petawawa) from 1990-2004. I may know you....
Dan Sicotte

[Dan Sicotte]

Chris, check your Private messages.
Dan

[Flyingtanker]

Does anyone know what year and type of ford truck that the dif comes out of? I'm going to start the search for one but need to be sure of the details.
Thanks
Chris

[jeff davis]

I Have a mk 1 Carrier I think the 1 1/2 ton ford truck has the same diff

[alleramilitaria]

check for a 122 in w.b. 1940 ford 1 1/2 ton ford truck

[Flyingtanker]

Thanks guys, now I can start the search

[jeff davis]

The Carrier loooks familiar did it come from B.C?

[Flyingtanker]

Yes it did in fact, from Clinton.