Universalgrl's MK I

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by universalgrl

My MK I came from Port Albernie on Vancouver island where it languished in a shed for 50ish years. As usual the armor was cut off 1 inch above the rivit line. no engine, or engine cover, or radiator armor, no instrument panel, no seats, speed change control missing back to the xmsn, but the hull and running gear in in good condition. But I do have an NOS speedo and control panel
The local classic car club is looking for a flathead engine for me.
The 19 set on the right is complete and operational with the correct control boxes, the one on the left needs work, this one will be my base station.
I have Lucas style headlights, and jeep tail lights, and of course battledress uniforms, 37 pattern webbing, helmets, trade badges etc.etc.

Roberta
Comox

Roberta
Welcome to MLU forum..
You are among the most qualified carrier people in the world on this Forum..No question is stupid..silly or dumb...

All of us had to start somewhere and for all I know you may be a Military Master Motor mechanic that knows more about carriers than anyone here...In either case you are more than welcome and ask away..there are lots of spare parts kicking around the west and they should be quite reasonable..
So ask away..
Alex Blair
Ottawa
Oh by the way Grant Bowker on this forum has all the manuals that you need..
Contact him through the forum ..
Good luck

[universalgrl]

Hello Alex
Thanks for the information. Among my task list I have to pull all eight wheels, the rubber is badly chewed up but I may have to replace 2 of them, they may be damaged beyond repair running on steel on steel.
I have the radiator, the exhaust manifolds, the starter complete with the fan extension, all the controls appear to be intact, brake, clutch, throttle and steering with the exception of the gear change mechanism which is completely missing. Also there is only one lower seat frame.
I have been talking to Rick Debruyn about armour from Edmonton. I also know Derrick Eastman in Chetwyn.
As for manuals I have been collecting since 1970 and have about 450 99% orignal. (tried to send list but is word file)
I started out in the infantry in 1970 for 5 years got out for 2 then back in the airforce for the next 33 as an aerospace technician. I retired last oct and don't miss the air FARCE, I was always a soldier at heart. And my father was armoured corp in 44/45, my grandfather served with the british army in WW I was wounded but just enough to put him in hospital.

Regards
Roberta
AKA
Universalgrl