Heads up - carrier sale...

[B. Harris]

Since when does Bill Murray own a Bren Carrier?
:-)

[Dparker]

Hello all,
I am the current steward of the carrier CT162915. My name is David Parker and I live on Wolfe Island Ontario I purchased it from the Anderson family after the filming. Brents father, Greg, died rather suddenly about a year an a half ago. I saw his advert on Milweb. With the advice of close family friends he was able to determine a fair market value and in my humble opinion, that is why he did not sell it on that show and as you all could see there was virtually no knowledge of such a vehicle and it value. Its quite evident and obvious, at least to me. Out of respect for the family's privacy I will only say to the curious that all were able to walk away from the the negotiations feeling good. The carrier is in great shape, runs well, tracks are a little sloppy, needs brake/steering adjustment, has a 3 " mortar and has the predecessor to the Bren Gun and a longbranch 303 . I need a petrol/oil can frame for the rear deck if anyone has a decent one if not I will get from Mid West. I have added a couple of sten guns courtesy of stencollector, a petro can from B Harris and a Boys ATR, Telephone set, aiming lights, no 2 cooker as well as camo net from B Asbury.
Best regards to all

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Dparker

Hello all,
I am the current steward of the carrier CT162915. My name is David Parker and I live on Wolfe Island Ontario I purchased it from the Anderson family after the filming. Brents father, Greg, died rather suddenly about a year an a half ago. I saw his advert on Milweb. With the advice of close family friends he was able to determine a fair market value and in my humble opinion, that is why he did not sell it on that show and as you all could see there was virtually no knowledge of such a vehicle and it value. Its quite evident and obvious, at least to me. Out of respect for the family's privacy I will only say to the curious that all were able to walk away from the the negotiations feeling good. The carrier is in great shape, runs well, tracks are a little sloppy, needs brake/steering adjustment, has a 3 " mortar and has the predecessor to the Bren Gun and a longbranch 303 . I need a petrol/oil can frame for the rear deck if anyone has a decent one if not I will get from Mid West. I have added a couple of sten guns courtesy of stencollector, a petro can from B Harris and a Boys ATR, Telephone set, aiming lights, no 2 cooker as well as camo net from B Asbury.
Best regards to all

Ah, so that's what happened to Greg's carrier. That show is nuts. I wonder if it's as wonky on all prices as it was with the carrier. "Know nothing" sums it up, despite all four dealers being, eh-hem...experts.

[Dparker]

Bruce, a lot of history of this carrier was lost with Gregs passing where it came from what it was etc. surviving family members were not too involved .I beleive it was originally a mortar carrier due to bolt holes on the back left fender. I do know that Greg had a parts carrier to help with the restoration. The extra parts that I have are track wheels and dif.
if you have relevant info/history please let me know. For the other folks who knew Greg I'd appreciate your contribution. I have some documentation/communication but it was from another member Geoff Winnington-Ball who unfortunately has also passed. I think these guys were the pioneers of the UC forum.
If you want a good TV show why not one that takes David B. Gordons books and takes us page by beautiful detailed page of the equipment the weapons of ww2- that would be a good TV series but hey Im not the mainstream
Best regards

[Michael R.]

If the WD number painted on the side of the carrier is correct to your hull, it was likely produced at Ford Windsor in November, 1942 as a UC-2. It would be the fifth of 1,000 mortar carriers from contract CDLV 1555. As for a serial number, I suspect it will be close to 11600.

What do the data plate and production numbers on CT162915 reveal?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Your carrier is indeed an original mortar carrier. Greg took a few liberties with the stowage so it isn't in its full mortar configuration "as it left the factory".

I know little bit of that carrier's history (having known Greg during the time he restored it) but I'll send you a private message with the name and number of an old gent who can fill in all the details. I'll leave it to you what juicy history you want to share with others here.

Originally Posted by Dparker

Bruce, a lot of history of this carrier was lost with Gregs passing where it came from what it was etc. surviving family members were not too involved .I beleive it was originally a mortar carrier due to bolt holes on the back left fender. I do know that Greg had a parts carrier to help with the restoration. The extra parts that I have are track wheels and dif.
if you have relevant info/history please let me know. For the other folks who knew Greg I'd appreciate your contribution. I have some documentation/communication but it was from another member Geoff Winnington-Ball who unfortunately has also passed. I think these guys were the pioneers of the UC forum.
If you want a good TV show why not one that takes David B. Gordons books and takes us page by beautiful detailed page of the equipment the weapons of ww2- that would be a good TV series but hey Im not the mainstream
Best regards