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Old 09-03-12, 00:34
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Hi, I have an original almost complete Mk2 dash, which is rusty but would clean up, I will post some pics up to see what you think.

kevin.

Pictures added. Its a bit rusty at the bottom, but is repairably, i would want to take the dash light bracket off it. Too good to scrap, got to be worth £60, I have located a gear change gate but want to hang on to it until I know what will be going where.

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Old 09-03-12, 15:29
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Hello Manfred,
Congratulations on getting this nice project. I've sent a PM regarding some parts.
.... Brian
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Old 09-03-12, 16:16
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I also have a good condition Mk2 speedo head.
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Old 27-03-12, 01:15
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Hi Manfred and all. Manfred has been in touch with me re his great carrier so I thought I would put some of my observations on here so that those of you who have MkII and MkII* carriers can help.

I think there is a possibility that Manfreds carrier may have started life as a Mortar Carrier. There are a series of holes on the rear armour which seem to form the pattern for the mortar barrel brackets, its retaining strap and the strap for the cleaning rod. The original position of the starting handle brackets on the axle cover are still evident, especially the ones on the lhs, and the position of the higher stowage for the handle is a Mortar Carrier configuration.

On the front the light on the drivers side is a MkI* style and not usual for the MkII*. If the carrier had been a Mortar Carrier that was upgraded, during the war, to MkII* then there was no reason to change the position of that light. Just a thought.

The front firing slot cover is also MkI* and Mortar Carrier spec.

I know the MkI* didn't have an expansion tank, but what about the MkII*? I think I can make out one in the mortar carrier photos although in a slightly different position.

So what do you all think?

The one thing it definitely is, is another saved carrier, and a great project, so congratulations to you Manfred.

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Old 15-04-12, 15:29
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Hi Manfred, I have taken a pic of the inside of the mk2 dash.

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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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Old 15-04-12, 21:25
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Do a search for a thread I started, titled "Instrument panels (dash boards)"
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Old 16-04-12, 00:36
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Regarding the discussion about the holes in the rear plate, I have two hulls like this with no holes. I assumed they'd be No2 Mk2* but in Gregg's Military Vehicle Profiles he has a drawing of one with the two rectangular holes labeled No2 Mk2*. If that's the case, what model would mine be?
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