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Old 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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1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI*
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War Department CT54508 (SOLD)
1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration).
1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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Old 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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Old 27-07-13, 01:17
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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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Old 27-07-13, 08:17
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Ah you beat me to it! I also noticed the side pieces for the loophole. like mine!

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Old 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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1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration).
1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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Old 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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Old 27-07-13, 20:52
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Yes, nice work. I like the spring compressor, a better one is on my to do list......I'm sure I can get some ideas from that.

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