New Member from the UK

RichardT10829 · #1 04-02-09, 14:52

ahh right where would i find the serial number ? i take it the lower hull number could not be used to trace its history or CT ?

will need handbrake bits so if anyone happens to walk past a rotting hulk with one in please feel free to snaffle it for me

RichardT10829 · #2 05-02-09, 09:48

got some pics of the adjusters, it looks like the previous owner (to Rob) has been taking links out and not using the adjuster on the front, they are both set to the rear most point so perhaps a few links here and there and a wee bit adjustment may help matters on that front.....when i get to that point.

Lynn Eades · #3 06-02-09, 11:16

I think you will find that taking one link out of the track will shift your adjuster from its out limit to its inner limit. with every thing else staying the same.
Your carrier has a lot of good bits, and although I believe your track is probably 90% though its useable life,you are "in the game" by restoring this carrier, and while going through the restoration,you will likely locate some more.
If you follow Jordans thread and advice you cant go wrong. If you keep posting on here ( start a thread on your restoration) You will attract a following, and people will help you if they think you deserve it.
I was looking around the net a while back and found carrier rear axles, and carrier track for sale in holland. I dont know the details, or if its still for sale, but maybe Hanno, or someone in that part of the world can help.

RichardT10829 · #4 06-02-09, 11:57

Cheers Lynn, hopefully everyone will think i deserve the help. the carrier is being revived as a living memorial, so i feel it is an honourable cause.

busy trying to find anyone that may have cause to ship some stuff to the UK, as it willl help me out dividends on costs (more saved on shipping = more ploughed straight into the build)

Just waiting on Bruce getting back to me about the steering linkages so i can chuck em in with the carrier before she is shipped. may have located a full set of track too but no updates on that front as yet.

once the carrier is home i will start the build thread and see where we go i guess.

cheers

Richard

RichardT10829 · #5 12-02-09, 20:15

some more pics.
tank needs a few holes plugged up

top engine cover, are the oval loops an after mod or something ?

RichardT10829 · #6 12-02-09, 20:16

Ledsel · #7 12-02-09, 22:13

You have a start. That muffler doesn't belong but the air filter is proper. Just give the carrier a good clean out when you get it and (DO NOT)

throw any thing out until you are finished with the restoration. Good luck.

P.S. What you should do when you get it is tow it around a field or somewhere for a bit, just to loosen up the track somewhat. It makes it a hell of a lot easier to work on and to replace them when they are a bit pliable. This is an Ontario carrier so I have a lot of experience when it comes to anything rusty.

ron · #8 12-02-09, 22:17

Morning Richard,
Thanks for posting your carrier pics, very interesting, feel free to ask any questions the boys in here are only to willing to help out in any way that they can,Jordon and Lyn and all of the other carrier men have a wealth of experence and little tips that will make your project much easier,When you get it home clean it out and get it sand blasted and a quick primer coat.that will lift your spirits, the dog can then see the rabbit,and you can see what you have,on a lighter note, dont worry about the holes in the petrol tank,as with the price of petrol in the U K, you wont want to fill them up anyway just fill them to the holes, just kidding, Richard enjoy your carrier and I admire the reason for your wanting to do it, My dad was at Mote Casino ,now that was a hell hole
Well done Regards Ron