Some pictures of my new carrier

[RichardT10829]

Excelent stuff Jordan, seeing your carrier reminds me how much of mine there is left to do..to get it back to how it was that is.

keep up the good work buddy

[Jordan Baker]

Just got these picked up today from the canvas guy. Overall they are not bad. They did a few things differently then the originals but Im still happy about them.

No more having to sit just on plywood with my carrier now.

[kevin powles]

Hi Jordan, Nice job on the seats, I have just had four rear seat pads made, I have looked at all sorts of materials to match original carrier seat coverings, I have some original NOS rear seat backs and borrowed some original unworn bases to copy.

From what I have looked out hear in the uk to best match a carrier seat cover is to get hold of some green wooven canvas material used in welding screens or tilt covers, make your seat cover with it then paint it in marine gloss green matched to an original carrier cover, this is a flexible paint that takes a week to dry. What i then hope is in time the paint will then craze and crack as seen on original covers.

One quick question on carrier engines, were does the earth cable connect to the engine block, on mine its on the cylinder head but I suspect it should be connected elseware.

[Lynn Eades]

Did they originally have one? A radio kitted carrier would have, I imagine.
The two rods going from the bell housing to the rear hull plate should do it. The battery is grounded to the left hand crosstube roller bracket, through one of its mounting bolts to the hull side plate.
I'd put it from one of the starter mounting bolts, direct back to where the ground stap is fixed, or if you want it to look tidier, to the inside of the bed rail. The most direct route back to the battery, with a good heavy cross section, would be most desireable, particularly on 6 volt.

On the seats. I guess the canvas eventually sucked up the water, so they were painted to try to seal them? whats your thoughts.
the original seat back covers I have, are a shiney coat on thin canvas.

By the way Jordan, while we are hijacking your thread, You doin' great! I hope mine one day, my carrier will be as good as yours.

[Jordan Baker]

I had my seats done in marine grade vinyl. I'd be a bit wary of how well painted canvas would hold up for seats. This stuff I got is UV safe and is temp safe to some negative #. (way colder then I'll ever be sitting on it)

When my engine was fitted I never had a grounding strap on the engine. I ran 6 volts and it kicked over really fast. Im not sure I will put one on as what Lynn stated, those two rods would work fine. Unless someone finds info as to one being done.

[Ron Pier]

I don't know about MK1's but the MK2 seats are covered in green Rexine. I had mine covered in quite a good look a like modern vinyl material. I have since found some original front seats and a drivers back. Here are some pictures. The spare drivers back I have is the modern vinyl on an original board (for sale if needed) Ron

[Jordan Baker]

Just made up these two parts over the last two afternoons. Thanks to those who were able to provide the info/drawings on the convoy light thread.