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29-08-12, 19:03
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Boys, tomorrow Iīll 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 weīll bring it to the surface and when colder weather comes Iīll 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.
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29-08-12, 22:59
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Buried carrier recovered & restored.
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.
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1942 Ford universal carrier Mk 1 1943 Ford 60 cwt long CMP ambulance 1943 Ford GPW 1/4 ton stretcher jeep 1943 Bantam T-3 1/4 ton trailer BSA folding airborne bicycle ser#R5325 (early)
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03-09-12, 17:00
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Well now itīs 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. Donīt know what to do with this UC. Still on location and will be moved when the road is better. Engine still in it, donīt know about the gearbox yet.
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03-09-12, 23:20
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well done erik, another carrier has been saved
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04-09-12, 01:56
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Why do people make a habit of burying bren gun carriers?
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04-09-12, 11:11
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Cars and Motorbikes have been used before now to bulk up garden features and as hardcore for garage bases.
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04-09-12, 15:21
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well.... Americans so I am told are famous for burying surplus kit.....Brits have a nack of dumping them in the sea....Canadians so i am told were one of the only coalition countries to hold on to equipment, or at least take it home.
there is a chap who has just located and recovered 12 perfectly preserved MkXIV spitfires buried in their crates in Burma..... there is treasure out there folks, you just got to find it I would not mind a crack at raising one of the shermans sitting on the sea bed off Malin Head
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