Found: T16 or UNIVERSAL

[Lynn Eades]

Paul, along with this great advice born of experience, you need to put some thought into the state of the track. Old track that is worn out frees up. good track that is badly rusted may not. Track can be very hard to get, and the lack of good track is ultimately the one thing that will put your carrier off the road. The track on a carrier that has sat for a long time can tighten up and look good. Sometimes in that situation the bits in contact with the ground are no good any more. Be careful.

[Paul Dutton]

Thanks all, I will take your advice. Cost is the main factor and I can bide my time for right machine. I'm still learning about them at moment so I can wait.
I don't mind the fabrication or parts sourcing, it's half the fun as well as the research. I'm an experienced classic car restorer and engineer so not too fazed.
I read about the guys who happen to find one in the bushes or buried in their local woods, read their restoration threads and watch the you tube vids of its first run........ sooooo jealous of you all. Lol.
Please keep up the excellent work you guys and make me as green as hell with envy.
Hate you all and thank you.....!!! Lol

[chris vickery]

Hi Paul

Take your time to find the best example that you can. I am a fellow restorer and collector who has built and restored many historic mvs over the years.
When you figure out the labour and material costs, research etc, it is often times better to take advantage of a complete example rather than a parts machine.
Trust me, I owned 6 UCs at one point in time with only one really being a feasible candidate. Maybe prices in Europe dictate otherwise but here in Canada a person would be hard pressed to get more than $20,000 CAN for a restored carrier.
I will keep a look out for you over on this side of the pond.

[Neil Ashley]

If you want to portray the vehicle in British markings stick to a Universal as no one has produced any evidence yet of T16's with British Units in the field.

The Canadian Army seemed to have been the main users but I understand 43rd Recce did trial T16's as 6 Pounder Gun Tractors prior to D Day.

[Paul Dutton]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Hi Paul

Take your time to find the best example that you can. I am a fellow restorer and collector who has built and restored many historic mvs over the years.
When you figure out the labour and material costs, research etc, it is often times better to take advantage of a complete example rather than a parts machine.
Trust me, I owned 6 UCs at one point in time with only one really being a feasible candidate. Maybe prices in Europe dictate otherwise but here in Canada a person would be hard pressed to get more than $20,000 CAN for a restored carrier.
I will keep a look out for you over on this side of the pond.

Thanks Chris
It's not the end value to me. When we restore machines it normally costs more than they are worth. I do it to satisfy myself and preserve a small bit of history. I actually enjoy getting sh#t high in muck, rust and oil, and discovering the history of machines. I love seeing other people's faces when they see what you have achieved. And I enjoy meeting self (mental) minded people who share the same passions as I do.
I have relatives in Toronto and Australia looking out also. They are able to help with shipping if need be!
Many thanks in advance to all who replied and offers of help, but according to my missus, not the kind of help I need.....!! Lol.

[Paul Dutton]

Just thought I would give this post a BUMP and keep people in the loop!!!

Thanks

[Paul Dutton]

Bump, bump!!!

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