all carrier owners please submit your serials....

Adame · #1 23-12-09, 20:49

Hi Richard

U.C. N#2 MKII*
Date: Feb 44
Serial 24562
Hull 23625
Engine TL-24879-F
CD 2609

Located in Oakville Canada.

This carrier is untouched original as released by the Canadian Army after the Korean war.

Merry Christmas
Adam

Ledsel · #2 23-12-09, 23:12

Here's mine

Nigel Watson · #3 24-12-09, 00:44

Taken from edge of front armour

Year of Manufacture 7/1941
Manufacturer: Ford
Serial No. 2109

There is a 47 infront of all the numbers but unclear as to what that refers to.

Nigel Watson · #4 24-12-09, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Watson

Taken from edge of front armour

Year of Manufacture 7/1941
Manufacturer: Ford
Serial No. 2109

There is a 47 infront of all the numbers but unclear as to what that refers to.

Forgot to add Upper Hull No. is CB1117

RichardT10829 · #5 24-12-09, 01:18

cheers guys they are all added. Nigel i notice that there is an "N" on your plate if you recall on my build thread the SMV unit beleived they could see an N at the end of the number what was this for ?

Lynn Eades · #6 24-12-09, 02:47

If your going to do this, you might need to be accurate, for a good result.. Carriers are a bit like firearms .Two different types can use the same serial numbers, so the designation is what identifies each
The first error that I can see is that Ledsel's carrier is not a Mk 2, but a Mk2*. This would be fine if you were just dealing with carriers built by Ford of Canada, however, as you are intending to list all carriers, then for clarity, the designation needs to be correct.
Maybe Nigel W.,you could give us a bit of input in this area
I see a number of people around the world, putting together lists of various machines. Maybe it would be better to try to co-ordinate these people.
Another thought is that maybe it can be done on the forum, not as a thread, but in the way that G503, does Jeeps. Can that be done, Sunray?

RichardT10829 · #7 24-12-09, 09:52

what ever is best for everyone, if the forum admin wants to create a form no problems..

i have listed the carriers in order of Mk anad age ie there is a secton for Mk1's, Mk2's, T16's etc etc and each carrier is designated * for canadian built, but i have aslo put manufacturer ie Ford, Wollesley, Sentinel, etc etc etc.

ron · #8 24-12-09, 09:52

Hello Lyn,
I agree completely with what you say regarding serial numbers of carriers, I would prefer to see the list of numbers kept here on this forum, rather than an individual keeping the records, as we have all seen in the past the records of the information is not always released, and is kept as a private record, this statement is not meant to reflect on anyone on this forum, its just an obsveration that I have made over the last 40 years of collecting and sharing information with various people,I have numbers of quite a few carriers but if the information is not shared in a public forum, there really does not seem much point in giving it to an individual, I must stress again this is only my opinion and is not intended to offend anyone here,we are all here at the end of the day for the better of this hobby,
Regards Ron

Ledsel · #9 24-12-09, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

If your going to do this, you might need to be accurate, for a good result.. Carriers are a bit like firearms .Two different types can use the same serial numbers, so the designation is what identifies each
The first error that I can see is that Ledsel's carrier is not a Mk 2, but a Mk2*. This would be fine if you were just dealing with carriers built by Ford of Canada, however, as you are intending to list all carriers, then for clarity, the designation needs to be correct.
Maybe Nigel W.,you could give us a bit of input in this area
I see a number of people around the world, putting together lists of various machines. Maybe it would be better to try to co-ordinate these people.
Another thought is that maybe it can be done on the forum, not as a thread, but in the way that G503, does Jeeps. Can that be done, Sunray?

Sorry about that. I always forget that darn star * .Ledsel.

Nigel Watson · #10 24-12-09, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardT10829

cheers guys they are all added. Nigel i notice that there is an "N" on your plate if you recall on my build thread the SMV unit beleived they could see an N at the end of the number what was this for ?

Richie its a 2 not an N. Its a Proof Stamp. In this position it normally is for Field Test but not sure if the 2 is a reference to where it was tested or just that it was the second test. Anyone know? There should also have been a Proof Stamp according to my UC-F1 Manual before the month numeral but it doesn't seem to be on mine. But what is interesting is the end Proof Stamp in the Manual example shows a Proof Stamp arrow with a C over it. Canada?

Must go and wrap some presents and put out the milk and pies. Can you boys south of the line let me know when the great man lands on your roof!

Merry Christmas from a white cold snowy beautiful Scotland

Nigel

Nigel Watson · #11 25-12-09, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Watson

Richie its a 2 not an N. Its a Proof Stamp. In this position it normally is for Field Test but not sure if the 2 is a reference to where it was tested or just that it was the second test. Anyone know? There should also have been a Proof Stamp according to my UC-F1 Manual before the month numeral but it doesn't seem to be on mine. But what is interesting is the end Proof Stamp in the Manual example shows a Proof Stamp arrow with a C over it. Canada?

Must go and wrap some presents and put out the milk and pies. Can you boys south of the line let me know when the great man lands on your roof!

Merry Christmas from a white cold snowy beautiful Scotland

Nigel

Sorry for Proof read Approval!! Its the whiskieeee!

Nigel