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15-03-09, 20:48
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spent some time on the phone with kevin, seems like a good guy. he has a open invite to come down and take mesurements when ever he can. also let me know if we all want to get the matting, im going up there some time to get some and ammo cans, will take the trailer so i can bring back up to 12000lbs. dave
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44 GPW, 43 MB, 42 trailer, 43 cckw 44 MORRIS C8, M-3A1 SCOUT CAR 41 U/C, 42 U/C x 2, 44 U/C 42 6LB GUN and the list keeps growing, and growing.... i need help LOL 
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16-03-09, 00:25
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Ross Bartling
Kevin & Jordon,
I will run get some photos & dimensions of the rifle butt plate in a few minutes and holler back. If it is helpful to you, Kevin, I would be glad to box it up and send it to you. As I remember, it is a little rust pitted, but still a good starting place for a refurb or refab. Derek, I would love to rub shoulders with some comrades. However, I have a feeling that I might be shunned by the restorers as my carrier (obviously) is a bit of a modernized (or bastardized) variant. You'd have to ensure me personal protection... Thanks, Ross PS - Though I have made very little progress for reasons mentioned, I will add a few pics of me and some buds playing aroung on the farm this past weekend.
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16-03-09, 01:37
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Hi Ross, I have this old butt holder, If you have the plate to copy that would be fantastic, Looks like your carrier alot of fun.
Cheers Kevin.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985.
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16-03-09, 05:10
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Ross Bartling
Interesting on that buttplate. I see the picture of the bracket on my carrier. That was a picture on ebay from the seller. However, the seller must have removed it before I picked it up because it is not there now. The flat plate, however, is there still.
Attached are a couple of pictures and rough dimensions. However, the plate is of unusual shape. I would be glad to pull it off and send it to you if you need it or want to re-fabricate one off of it. Just drop me a note with your address. Thanks, Ross
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30-09-09, 16:04
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Update on Project
Finally did a little work on the carrier so wanted to share the latest pics. Motivation was my son's high school class wanting to use it as a prop for their homecoming parade float. So, I finished the perimeter metalwork, primed and painted it and then just junked it up a little so it would look like a battle vehile - not freshly painted.
 The white eagle is the school logo. Probably cover over it at some point, but it looks pretty cool I have to admit. I'll post some pictures of the float as soon as I get some. Next on the agenda: 1. Fabricate up the air inlets & engine covers. I had all of those panels cut last week and have measurements from Jordan. Just need some time. 2. Also, I'm upgrading everything to 12v positive ground (late model electronic ignition) and already have all the parts - again, just need time... 3. Need to do a brake job, replace seals and get tracks tensioned correctly while I have them broken Thanks, Ross 
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30-09-09, 16:36
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Thanks for the update. It looks rather interesting.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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