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16-11-11, 23:13
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New Dutch Carrier owner
Hi all,
Here are some pictures of the Carrier acquired by Siemon in The Netherlands. He's looking for information to restore it. Writing in English is not his stong point, so I'm posting for him. He can read and speak English though, so please help him out in his quest for Carrier parts and information. Regards, Hanno
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17-11-11, 17:41
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There are plenty schematics about for armour now, that is pretty much the most ideal way to get a lower tub....with the centre bulkhead in situ...and air ducts too....i am very jealous ! welcome to the carrier family Siemon ! it is a terminal disease you cant escape its clutches once you have one..
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#3
26-07-13, 23:12
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Siemon is making good progress!
All the parts in red oxide is newly cut plate.
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#4
27-07-13, 01:17
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Excellent
Excellent MKII armour, complete with the welded side supports on the front aperture. The mantle is a wee challenge for the MKII. Hanno, what is the lower and upper hull serial number range? Is it a MKII or MKII* ?
Nice work! Is the armour on the shop floor, (circled in red) originally from the same hull or another MKII/MKII*? M.
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27-07-13, 13:16
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Was going to offer my services for rivet snaps but looks like you have done the job (or gone coach bolts)
Looking good !
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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#7
27-07-13, 15:49
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Guys,
I'm only the messenger, posting a few pics of Siemon's work on here. He is a member and can read English but writing is more difficult. Hanno
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23-12-13, 20:18
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I went to visit Siemon last Saturday. He's making very good progress on the Carrier. There's a more complete one nearby from which he copies many parts, striving to manufacture them as original as possible.
Here are some pictures he wants to share with MLU: 1) After sandblasting, the upper armour was measured up and fitted:
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#10
23-12-13, 20:31
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Nice job
 I am very glad we have welded carrier 
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23-12-13, 20:34
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2) The newly made upper parts were hot riveted.
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23-12-13, 20:36
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3) Four guys did 140 rivets in about 3 hours.
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23-12-13, 20:39
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4) Complicated piece of front armour, made up from 3 bent pieces
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23-12-13, 20:41
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5) Hinge and knobs were fabricated, too.
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23-12-13, 20:44
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6) If needed, mechanicals were overhauled. Dust boots were sewn up.
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23-12-13, 20:47
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7) Sheet metal was fabricated.
Note: the ribbed chest lids are available for sale.
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#17
23-12-13, 20:50
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Quote:
Siemon is doing a great restoration on this Carrier. He has an old stock overhauled engine waiting to be dropped in. I think he will be driving around in it somewhere next year. Hanno
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#18
23-12-13, 23:02
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Nice and great job is gone from Siemon!!!
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#19
24-12-13, 16:16
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Looking great... What are they lathing ? Surely not turning down the rivets ? Interesting to see them set on the inside rather than the outside, did they have many issues with rivets shearing (smooshing / setting off centre) I would imagine it would be difficult to get the head set square given the track guard being in the way.
Can Siemon get us some close ups of both sides of the finished rivets ? Your project is going to be complete in no time at all ! When your done you can pop over the pond and finish mine too 
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). Last edited by RichardT10829; 24-12-13 at 16:29.
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#20
24-12-13, 19:23
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Excellent craftsmanship!
That's what I like to see and is the difference between a professional restoration and an amateur one. All too many restorations have little attention to detail and are more of a representation or preservation than actually restored to factory quality. Keep up the fantastic work! 
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25-12-13, 13:52
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Very nice work. I love the metal working skills!
Alex
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23-12-14, 12:38
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Update from last August...
Engine (ex-F60L) and transmission being prepared to go into the Carrier:
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23-12-14, 12:41
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Siemon is in need of drawings and dimensions for the rear mudguards - see picture. Who can help?
Also needed are dimensions for the rear light housing without towing attachment. Please post your input here for all to enjoy and use. Thanks! Hanno
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#24
27-12-14, 15:29
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Siemon got the dimensions off MLU and finished the mudguards.
Here's a video of the first starting up of his carrier: http://youtu.be/n9mLQBebnWY PS: note the "special" exhaust system
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28-12-14, 12:59
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a big day when you can hear the beast come alive, it puts the resto on the downward slope
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#26
31-12-14, 04:36
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video
Thanks Hanno for posting for Seimon, and thanks Siemon for making the video. You have done a lot of admirable work on this carrier.
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#27
30-04-15, 21:35
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Some video's of Siemon's carrier in action during The Final Push:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sdiYxCYaUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t_UXvXMjKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIF76J3xNPg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8DDgwATTs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=talola2Fgd4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ8QgjjNYAc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siG80Ymph_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x007tODEQeM Enjoy! Hanno
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