Lynx II, hull # 4225

[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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[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Not sure where time disappears to, but it just seems to slip between my fingers. Got the bottom portions of both sponsons for the fuel tanks installed. Testament to both the welders that have worked on my Lynx is the fact that I have yet to ream a single bolt hole anywhere. Everything just bolts up to where it should. The transmission, transfer case and steering box were cleaned up, and mounted. Slowly starting to resemble something semi-respectable.

Peter

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[RichCam]

Peter, other than being on a beach this time of year……..a warm garage, enough snow outside to result in a postponement of the "honey do" list, tunes on the radio and parts going BACK on the Lynx. Life's pretty good!

Keep up the great work and keep posting pictures! Nice to see another bit of history edging back into reality.

Cheers!
Richard

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Thanks to my total lack of mechanical background, small steps forward can be extremely satisfying. My time in the garage tinkering with the Lynx is quite rewarding. Sorted out the transmission linkage and fuel tanks. Feels real good considering this was the where everything was cut apart when it was demilitarized. Couldn't help but include a picture of what it first looked like.

Peter

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