New carrier owner introduction

RichardT10829 · #1 30-03-11, 18:41

there are patterns about Rick DeBruyen produced a set as did i, the front armour i only have in physical patterns not computerised, i gave a set to Doug Lavoie so perhaps it may be worth contacting him.

if i were you i would keep the surplus track as you will be needing it eventually for the carrier, would seem a shame to waste it on a trailer, but thats just my humble opinion

if you use the search facility on here and type in Armour CAD or Armour dimensions etc etc it will bring up the many discussions we have had on this subject.

welcome to the forums

Richie

Hans Mulder · #2 30-03-11, 23:19

Hi Richie,

The track on the carrier right now is pretty worn out. My spare track is NOS. The worn out track has to be good for something yet, and I've been looking at replacing the pins with 12mm rod to extend the life and use it on a trailer. Anyone else having luck "refurbishing" worn track?

RichardT10829 · #3 31-03-11, 10:06

again its another well discussed issue.. i think you may find that there is insufficient meat left on the pin lugs and you may break them during use. my thoughts were to make a threaded bush system which could be replaced

Hans Mulder · #4 31-03-11, 17:28

Right now my priority is to at least get it looking like a carrier again. That would consist of reconstructing the armour. Then comes the controls, then scout around for engine/transmission/axle. And of course my priorities are subject to my wife's priorities: new kitchen floor, etc. Good thing I'm young...it may be many years before it is all finished.

RichardT10829 · #5 31-03-11, 17:32

baby steps matey one bit at a time I would probably do what you are doing and start with the armour and leave it as a running tub until the very last minute that way you can drive it in and out of the garage to work on it.

Hans Mulder · #6 27-05-13, 19:34

After a couple years of nothing I decided to mock up the armour with 1/2" plywood to make the frankencarrier look at least something like she is supposed to, for the Hyack parade. Unfortunately I had a tire go on the trailer halfway to the parade, and then a broken bolt on the trailer hub during the tire replacement, so I didn't make the parade. However, for your amusement, here are some before and after pics.

Harry Moon · #7 27-05-13, 19:57

For a quick mock up Hans it looks surprisingly good! maybe not the 5 foot rule, maybe not 10 but certainly at 50 feet!

gary_bath_jr · #8 27-05-13, 20:06

Hey Hans

There is a gentleman on this forum by the name of George Mckenzie, he lives in Northern AB and has created templates for all the armour. If you contact him I am sure he will be more than happy to provide you with measurements, drawings, or something that will help.

Gary