Carrier "RestoMod" in Oklahoma

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As the name of the thread implies, this will be a carrier restoration that is a little different than most. I know that some of you will cringe (and that's fine) but please be tolerant and understand that nothing done on this carrier will be permanent or unable to be UNBOLTED and changed should some future owner (or me for that matter) decide to restore as original.

Basically, I plan on making the restoration on everything behind the bulkhead pretty much as original. I think my greatest challenge to that end may be the engine cover as I don't have any dimensions or a carrier to measure from. I have made several appeals on here for help and hopefully someone will be willing to take the time to go do some measurements for me of the side air inlet pieces and the other engine cover items. That would help alot.

However, in front of the bulkhead (since I have absolutely nothing to start with and I really hope not to need actual armored protection) I am planning to fabricate something a bit more sloped and modern looking for the front armor. In addition to just a modern appearance, I am wanting to end up with something with better visibility. I live on about a 4,000 acre farm with lotsa creek bottoms and timber and my family and I enjoy just driving around and watching wildlife, etc. and just want it to be a little more useful to that end.

SO, here are three photos of the cardboard mockup that I am leaning toward right now. The hole in the front is just a hole in the box that I used that my daughter cut (yes, I stole her play box) so disregard that part. This will be formed out of 3/16" plate as well but, again, I will not cut anything on this carrier and whatever I do will be easily changed if someone should ever want to.

I cautiously ask for your feedback. What do you think?