One buried and one not

[Andy Foulds]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Andy,

You being converted from Ferret's to Carrier's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Well done a step in the right direction, another name change by deed poll ?????.

Kevin.

I don't know about that I'll always have a Ferret but driving Ricks carrier was great fun and I would like to have a go at rebuilding a carrier myself. I don't know if I would keep the petrol engine though, the flathead engine from my limited experience is a pain. That might just be Ricks teething troubles with his vehicle so I'll reserve judgement till a later date.

Andy

[Cletracker]

Boys, tomorrow I´ll make a try to recover the burried UC. The road is very weak so I will start with a 3,5ton crawler digger. If possible we´ll bring it to the surface and when colder weather comes I´ll bring in a wheel loader to carry it out. I have no idea what to expect of this but it sure is a funny and interesting project.
Erik

[derk derin]

My carrier was buried in the ground for nearly 35 years and it came out fine.Took me 7 years to finish but it can be done. For the complete story go to;Buried Mk 1 Bren carrier Restoration.





Good luck with your project.
Regards,Derk.

[Cletracker]

Well now it´s dug up and it looks kind of sad, nothing remains from fenders and up... One track is moving and when powerwashed hopefully both will turn. Don´t know what to do with this UC. Still on location and will be moved when the road is better. Engine still in it, don´t know about the gearbox yet.
Erik
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[eddy8men]

well done erik, another carrier has been saved

[jack neville]

Why do people make a habit of burying bren gun carriers?

[Andy Foulds]

Originally Posted by jack neville

Why do people make a habit of burying bren gun carriers?

Armoured vehicles of various types have been used in breakwaters and the like for many years there bulky, heavy and were surplus and cheap to.

Cars and Motorbikes have been used before now to bulk up garden features and as hardcore for garage bases.