Mk1 UC-1* Addition

[RichardT10829]

Looks like an after war mod that someone has put on.... That's a real nice easy resto you got there, just need to weld the slits up the back from where some utter clown has plasma cut it... Or what ever.

The engine deck from the other carrier should go straight on... A nice find if I do say so myself.......which I do..


The clips on the track guard behind the gunner are for the jacking bar which goes into the centre axle when you want to jack up the carrier. Mine were rotted out on my carrier.

The round tube I believe is for the muzzle of the boys AT rifle... The rifle was stowed on the hull wall.

And the bracket on the engine cover I think is for the fuel dip stick.

[RichardT10829]

Jordan beat me :-)

[RichCam]

Jordan and Richard,

Thanks for your comments. The jack clip makes sense, there is a jack holder bracket still intact on the rear deck. There is an intact battery cable conduit that runs under the fan and rad to the battery tray. What is the name of the company that makes the engine brush? I guess I need to find a Boys AT Rifle now!

I am wondering if someone used the switch as a starter switch? It would be kind of a sneaky place to hide it. Anyways, it is coming off. We are rebuilding an instrument panel - thanks to some components picked up from Brian Ashbury.

[RichardT10829]

The one on the rear is for the crank handle I believe

[eddy8men]

an excellent project you have there rich, when it's done you will have a very complete and very original carrier.

good luck with the resto

rick

[RichCam]

Guys,

Thanks for the tips and comments so far. I'll switch to the Restoration Forum from here on out. I'll do this UC-1* up in honour of my grandfather, who served as a driver/mechanic/infantry with the Lincoln & Welland Regiment, 4th Canadian Division in Holland - Spring of 1945. If anyone has any pictures of L&W Mk1's in action, I'd greatly appreciate a copy.

Cheers!

[RichardT10829]

Rich. Looking at the front armour, looks like you might need ...cough....some rivet snaps....cough cough..... I know a bloke that machines them and sells them cough....