Considering purchase of Carrier

[Jordan Baker]

Hi everyone.

After a long while of thinking about it I have finnaly decided to purchase a carrier. This will be my first ever military vehicle ownership and restoration. The one that I have located is currently owned by another member of my living history group. We are currently in the begining stages of working out the transaction.

I am posting here to try and get some others opinions about it. I fully trust the seller as he is a good friend of mine. Would what he has, provide a viable start to a restoration project? What else should I find out about the carrier? Here is the description that he provided to me via email the other day.

"I have replaced most of the outer armour, the engine cover still has to be done. It ran last year, but needs some engine work, it does everything it needs to. Goes forward, backwards, turns and stops. She just isn't pretty right now."

I have also included a photo of the carrier.

From the information I have gathered off of this site, I understand that this will be a large undertaking but this carrier seems to really need just some fine tunning to the engine and a rebuild on the armour.

If any of you guys can provide me with any extra assistance I would be much appreciated.

Sincerly
Jordan Baker