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20-06-08, 14:33
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just a few other pics which may be of interest.
Colin. 
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20-06-08, 15:04
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As you can see it started life as a LP2, then I fully stripped it cut it in halves at the centre bulk head. removed the old one and replaced it with a replica 2 pounder bulkhead. It also had to be extended by 235mm as the mortar and 2 pounders were that much longer than a normal carrier. Made and fabricated the rest of the parts by
  copying the 2 pounder hulls I have in the workshop.The mortar base revolves on 5 bearings and I got the design from the parts manual. I'm sure its pretty close. Now that its got some green paint on it, its starting to look the part. I hope to have the tracks on this weekend. I will post pics if I do. Anyway I hope you all enjoyed the pics as much as I enjoyed creating them. until next time on "CARRIERS ARE US" see u then. Colin.
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20-06-08, 15:14
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I forgot to mention. For those who don't know what a mortar carrier looks like
here's a picture for you.
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20-06-08, 16:25
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Thanks for the excellent photos Colin. I particularly like the modest little wheeled engine hoist in the first photo. Handy.
 I am sure you will have your critics for engine choice. Les Fisher here in Canada had the same engine and tranny in a carrier. What a rush. It went like stink but we were always afraid it would loose a track at speed. It would make it across a swampy area without sinking in at all, unlike a stock carrier that bottomed out after about 2 lengths. Looking forward to the next installments.Barry
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22-06-08, 02:13
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Thanks everyone for your comments, I might have to slow down a bit. The wife's gettin a bit toe'y about the amount of time I spend in the shed, I tried to get on her good side by explaining that " wives come and go but a mortar carrier is forever". Then she said Oh, now I understand. Off you go into the shed and spend all the time you need to finish off your carrier. And while I'm waiting I'll get your lunch ready
  WANTED. Partner/wife. must be able to cook, clean, do washing, look after small children. Must have, good car and boat ( please send picture of boat ) possible trade inn.
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22-06-08, 09:21
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Make a will
Hi Colin,
Wow you are in for it now if she sees the last little bit on your last post, Mmmm might be your last post, just a thought better make out your will now and dont forget your mates in Qld, we will look after your scrap iron, I will even enlarge the shed to look after your junk, Regards , Ron
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