Early Mk.I* "TL13F", CB180

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Nech

"paraphrased"
Lynn what do you mean? The steps are swapped? The rear plate is very incomplete and I think it is not from this carrier at all.

Martin, notice on each rear step you can see four nuts and bolts showing on the bottom? The early C01UC used those bolts to retain the rubber step inserts. At least the steps are likely correct for the period of TL 13.

[Nech]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Martin, notice on each rear step you can see four nuts and bolts showing on the bottom? The early C01UC used those bolts to retain the rubber step inserts. At least the steps are likely correct for the period of TL 13.

Will do some pictures later. Yes, from what I had studied I believe the steps are correct, one of them still has the original rubber.

[Nech]

Gentlemen, can anybody reveal, what headlights do I have to look for for this early carrier? From what was told here the early carriers were equipped with the lights of british manufacturers, but as I was searching through the forum, there were more subtypes. Any better clue please?

Thank you!

[RichardT10829]

Lucas I think, or CAV ?

Ben Hawkins carrier has them on, and Rick Wedlocks early Canadian Mk1 has them

[eddy8men]

they're CAV

[Nech]

Originally Posted by eddy8men

they're CAV

Cheers mate, what diameter are they please? I've found various sizes.. and they are f*****g expensive.

[Nech]

The tool plate is a bit crumpled, so will need a light loving hammer work. The steps are swapped, but the original rubber is still present so I have the pattern for the reproduction. Nice.

By the way, I assume the Ford's primer colour was red-brown?