Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Andrew Rowe]

The Lid dimension is 1845mm overall x 250mm wide. The side extensions on the ends are 2" x 1" with safety edge flattened over. It is welded on by 20mm of weld , about every 6" where the 1" side marries to the main lid on this underside edge, Cheers Andrew.

[Peter Duggan]

Andrew,

Thanks, even more information. I continue to be amazed at the level of support that I have received. I have received information on the front bin from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand and South Africa. Reflects most Commonwealth countries that used the Lynx in WW 11.

I am coming to the conclusion that an original bin may may no longer exist here in Canada. I am attaching one of my favorite Lynx pictures, it shows that the front bin typically suffered from contact in service.

Should you have easy access to your front bin, I could use some detail on the lid "stiffeners", profile sizes and lengths.

Thanks once again, Peter

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[Mike Cecil]

Peter,

The stiffener appears to be the same as that used on the cab rear (lower - not roof) of a Canadian-built Ford CMP - which would make sense. (The Aust cab stiffener was different).

Mike

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks. I visited a friend's collection and discovered that both the Ford and Chevrolet CMP trucks use the same stiffeners. Now to find/fabricate some for my storage bin.

Peter


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[Mike Cecil]

Hi Peter,

I thought it was probably common to both manufacturers of CDN built CMPs, but was only 100% sure of the Ford, hence my comment (I once owned a CDN built F15 cab 13 and an F60L cab 12). At least you can get the profile details easily now - you just need a local version of Colin Jones to whip a few lengths out for you in no time flat!

Lovely job you are doing on your Lynx.

Mike

[Andrew Rowe]

Just out of interest, the little stiffener dimensions are 1&1/2" wide x 5/8" high and 3/8" dia. internal pressing, Cheers Andrew.

[Peter Duggan]

Andrew,

Thank you ! The dimensions are different than the stiffeners used in the lower cabs.

I shudder at the thought of trying to gather the required information to restore an old vehicle such as the Lynx without the support of people such as yourself, the MLU forum, and the internet.

Could I trouble you for one more set of measurements? The reinforcing patch that goes over the latch area?

Thanks again, Peter