Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I'm having a bit of difficulty tracking down the following items. The rubber axle bumpers, Ford part number 5783

I recall seeing that part on Dirk Leegwater's site. Just now I searched for it and indeed it is listed at lwdparts.com

HTH,
Hanno

[Peter Duggan]

Grant, Chris and Hanno,

I have always been impressed by the amount of support that lives within the members of MLU. Great group to belong to.
Grant, I have been in contact with M.C. , they do not have the "cages" that I am looking for, but they believe that they may be able to get them from one of their suppliers. Here's hoping.
Chris, Thanks for your continuing support. If M.C. doesn't come through, I will take up your offer. You are right the bolt size is 3/8", while the square nut head measures 5/8" square. I am looking for an even dozen.
Hanno, Thanks. I have trolled past that ad picture of Dirk's several times without registering. While the profile is a bit different, they are certainly better than what I have.

Thanks again, Peter

[RichCam]

Peter,

When you last visited, you took a bunch of pictures of the Ford HUP that I have in the back 40. Did it have the rubber bumpers that you are needing for the Lynx? (Might need snowshoes now to get back there now!)

I'll be back at work on Monday.

Cheers, Richard

[Peter Duggan]

Richard,

Thanks for your offer. I did consider your parts truck, but the thought of your typical volume of snow and the fact that they would probably be of the same condition as mine put that thought on hold. Looks as if I have a full set of NOS bumpers coming from Dirk L.

I'm enjoying your updates on the Wireless truck, good motivation to keep going on my project.

Thanks, Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Folks,

Thanks to Michael Miller, curator at the War museum, I was able visit last Friday while the museum was closed to the public to view their Lynx and get some measurements and close up pictures. As a bonus Michael toured me through their restoration shop. It was a great opportunity see some of the work that takes place behind the scenes. Their Ram Kangaroo and Ram 6 pounder are real pieces of history.
Their Lynx is hull # 4013, with a build date of October 1944, and also served in Italy. One month earlier than mine and only 212 units before mine.
Great motivational trip and I highly recommend the museum.

Peter

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[lssah2025]

Very nice pics, I really do like the Ram kangaroo.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I found a skilled welder locally who was able to take my mangled, twisted and cut RH sponson and piece it together. When I dry fitted it at home, it was better than a factory fit. Needless to say, he's now got my LH sponson and quite a few more pieces. I've attached a picture of Dave Everall and his work. Dave and his father Larry, own LDS welding, just outside of Picton.

Peter

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