Lynx II, hull # 4225

[david moore]

Peter - that is the 43rd Wessex sign. Can't tell the colours of the unit sign obviously but likely Signals? The "census" number is the post war AA11AA style. My info is that 43rd Wessex, a territorial division based in Wilts, Berks and Somerset was deactivated at the end of the war but was reactivated in 1947 until 1961. So this photo would likely be 1948 on -don't know how long the Lynx was in service.

[david moore]

.... meant to say the 11AA11 style!

[Peter Duggan]

David,

Thanks for confirming my tentative identification. Here's hoping that some of our British members might know more about the Lynx in British service. I'm aware of the Lynx serving with both the Australians and New Zealanders, but I didn't think that it served with the British army.

Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

My goal for this year was to have the frame repaired, sandblasted, primed and painted for years end. Life does have a way of prioritizing what actually gets done. The frame is now repaired, sandblasted and epoxy primed. With luck she will get painted early next month.

My Lynx project has taken over most of my garage so I reluctantly parted with my old Mack to create enough room for the restoration project. It was a sad moment to watch the old girl head down the road to a new home.

Peter

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[Perry Kitson]

Peter,

Must have been heart breaking to send the Mack to a new home. Time and space will always dictate what gets to stay. These restoration projects are never easy, but always extremely gratifying to see a piece of our history come back to life. Great job!

Perry

[David Dunlop]

Peter.

Just a quick clarification question. When this Lynx was demilled, did everything in the way of the torch get cut: cables, linkages, hull, frame, drive train, etc.? That would certainly increase your challenges, but probably kept it simple for the disposal team. Just find the spot to break the vehicles back and away they go.

David

[Peter Duggan]

David,

When the Lynx was demilitarized, it was quick and dirty. The only item that was taken apart was the drive shaft. Everything else was cut with a torch. This includes everything from the hull, frame to the electrical system and all the controls. Having said that, I have been very fortunate to locate or repair virtually every one of these items. I have been pleasantly surprised at the amount of NOS parts that I have come across. Networking with MLU members has been great and very rewarding.
My greatest challenge will be the armoured sponsons for the fuel tanks. I have been able to acquire two fuel tanks and have the bottom portions of the sponsons that can be repaired. The top portions and covers may have to fabricated.
All in all, this trip down the restoration road is very rewarding, the people that have assisted along the way have made it very worthwhile.

Peter