Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks for the offer for the LYNX stencil, but perhaps you can direct me to where I could have the stencils cut for the formation markings and bridge classification.

I would like to have the Lynx represent one serving with D squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, in September of 1944, when the unit was with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, in Italy.

Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I've been working on the drawing for the front bin and have an issue that I'm trying to sort out. I was using the CWM Lynx as a template, but their front storage bin is a reproduction and I am uncomfortable with the lid. Their lid is one piece and incorporates the extension that prevents material from being trapped between the bin and the hull. I was gifted a nice collection of pictures of an unrestored/original Lynx 11 in South Africa. The lid for this front bin is fabricated as two pieces.

My normal "turn to" guy is Rob Love, but the Shilo Lynx 11 is missing its front bin. James Gosling has generously provided pictures and dimensions for the front storage bin, on his Lynx 11, which doesn't have the extension. I have a mutual friend who will be looking at Reg's Lynx in St Albert.

I am seeking any information, pictures or suggestions on this set up.

Peter

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[David Dunlop]

Peter.

Could this have been a retrofit kit designed after concerns about losing stuff feed back from the field?

If so, perhaps the factory stuck with the original design for the box and just added the retro bit in all subsequent production.

David

[lynx42]

Hi Peter,

As you know, my Lynx is on loan to a museum about an hour away from here, so i went through my photos and dug up this before photo of my Lynx bin. Sorry I do not have any measurements.

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You can get a pretty good idea as to how it was made.

My Lynx is Hull No. 1726, so about mid-way through the production run.


Regards Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

I am blown away. This has to be a record, even by MLU standards. Same day and from the other side of the world ! Your picture answered every question I had and several more, such as the stiffening on the underside of the lid. I hesitate to ask, but do you recall if the extension was welded to the lid or bolted on.

Thanks once again, this calls for a glass of wine, Peter

[Andrew Rowe]

The Lid dimension is 1845mm overall x 250mm wide. The side extensions on the ends are 2" x 1" with safety edge flattened over. It is welded on by 20mm of weld , about every 6" where the 1" side marries to the main lid on this underside edge, Cheers Andrew.

[Peter Duggan]

Andrew,

Thanks, even more information. I continue to be amazed at the level of support that I have received. I have received information on the front bin from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand and South Africa. Reflects most Commonwealth countries that used the Lynx in WW 11.

I am coming to the conclusion that an original bin may may no longer exist here in Canada. I am attaching one of my favorite Lynx pictures, it shows that the front bin typically suffered from contact in service.

Should you have easy access to your front bin, I could use some detail on the lid "stiffeners", profile sizes and lengths.

Thanks once again, Peter

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