Canadian Lynx Armoured Scout Car

[Michael R.]

The milestone images are interesting references for production dates and numbers.

[Andrew Rowe]

Does this mean we have conclusive proof for numbers made??

[rob love]

The Lynx here in Shilo has a hull number of 4542, with a build date of 1-1945. Doubtful that they would have built an additional 1200+ in the month of Jan, 1945, but it's hard to explain the high number. Could the number on the mk2 be the production number just for the mk2, which would, combined with the 1000 or more mk1s explain the high number?

If anyone has access to a parts manual, does it give any cutoff numbers by serials?

[marco]

Just a suggestion, could it be that the first production car had serial number 1001?
Chevrolet serial numbering for Staghound starts with 1001 also.


Marco

[David Dunlop]

I checked my Lynx Manuals and there are no parts changes at all referenced as "before or after" any given serial number. Just the usual "when stock depleted use…". The introductory sections of both the Parts and Maintenance Books do mention that both the Serial Numbers and Hull Numbers start at " 1 (One) ".

Also took a quick look at my INFOEX book and it looks like Ford did not bother separating the Mk I and Mk II Carriers by different Serial Number Blocks. It is possible, therefore, that Ford simply kept adding from '1' as they transitioned through the various versions of the Lynx.

Perhaps, historically, we just have not yet discovered all production contracts for the Lynx to get a complete picture of the numbers built.


David

[Andrew Rowe]

Just a bit more info to throw out there. I have a Ford illustrated major assembly catalogue FMA-01 issued Dec 1944, about 2 1/2'' thick , It shows great pictures and includes all part numbers that have been used in the assembly of Engines, gearboxes, Transfer cases , axles , steering boxes of all military vehicles made in Canada during the war. You can cross reference most parts back through any vehicle made. The Lynx section for the 5 major components in the book clearly state from what serial number the assemblies are supplied for, like the axles for Mk 2 , the ratio changed and were to be fitted in vehicles from serial 3000# and onwards, it's a great book.

[marco]

Just found this stowage diagram for the Ford Lynx.
It measures 83,5 x 55,5 cm.
For those interested: pm me your email address and I'll sent you a version in a higher resolution.

Marco