New member, please help me ID! - Page 2

ww2steel · #31 10-03-05, 10:34

My rear rings are still there, I'm pretty sure it's the top half of the front rings- now I am wondering where the steel came from for the bracket. It looks kind of like a rear tow bracket mount. (?) I'll post a better picture on here so you guys can hopefully ID after I cut them off tomorrow. That way if it's off the carrier I can restore it to it's non goofy position.

Thanks,
Mike

ww2steel · #32 16-03-05, 22:25

Hi!

I am hoing to find someone that will let me take armor measurements from their carrier. My Canadian MkI was sliced and diced and I want to restore the armor plates to the exact correct measurements. One anywhere in the US would be easiest for me to get to, but a Canadian one would be fine if I can't find one here.

Thanks!
Mike

Jordan Baker · #33 17-03-05, 01:17

HI Mike

Im in the same boat.

If someone already has a set made up I would be interested in them too.

If not, I am going to try and get a Mk1 measured up in the next few weeks. It jsut been a matter of conflicting scheduals. Im putting all my stuff on auto cad so if you want I can send you a set of plans when they are done.

Jordan

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #34 17-03-05, 03:56

You guys want to arrange to see Bruce Parker, SW of London, ON. For the price of beer, he'll fix you up...

chris vickery · #35 17-03-05, 06:42

Murray Calder, ex MP, House of Commons lives in my area.
He scratch built the armour for his MK1 about two years ago from measurements he had taken.
I can put those in touch with him via a PM to me.
That other fella up in Barrie ON was also doing repro armour from drawings already on CAD, Rob Grieves I think.

Stewart Loy · #36 17-03-05, 13:01

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
You guys want to arrange to see Bruce Parker, SW of London, ON. For the price of beer, he'll fix you up...

Geoff,

I don't know if these guys want to make the huge investment in beer that might be required to get the measurements from that Bruce guy ....

Stewart

Snowtractor · #37 17-03-05, 17:28

Please feel free to measure up my carrier, heck you can even stay overnight.

Sean

Follow the bouncing ball

charlie fitton · #38 18-03-05, 01:20

You can measure mine in Maryhill, on.

fitton

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #39 18-03-05, 04:54

With all this measure mine talk, some surfer might report this forum to the porn police.

Sheesh.

And as to that cheap shot, Messr. Loy, I can only say that investment, large as it must inevitably be, well, well.... it'll have to be large.

So there.

ww2steel · #40 18-03-05, 05:31

Thanks to everyone so far for offers to mearsure. I am hoping to find one in the US as I get free airfare here and I'm not sure who I can fly on to Canada. I certainly am looking forward to grabbing a bunch of digital pics and measurements to get mine looking the way it should.

Thanks,
Mike

Stewart Loy · #41 18-03-05, 12:39

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Originally posted by ww2steel
and I'm not sure who I can fly on to Canada. Thanks,
Mike

Mike,

I am sure that you can only fly on Air Canada or WestJet - as all of the other carriers have gone belly up.

If you even get to VA there was a Carrier ( or 3 ) at Alan Coors place that was in great condition. I think he has one of everything.

Stewart

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #42 18-03-05, 14:24

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Originally posted by Stewart Loy
I am sure that you can only fly on Air Canada or WestJet - as all of the other carriers have gone belly up.

If you even get to VA there was a Carrier ( or 3 ) at Alan Coors place that was in great condition. I think he has one of everything.

Nah, all the US carriers fly into Toronto. Might be quicker & cheaper for him to fly to Detroit though, and rent a car for the trek up the highway to Carrier Country.

Hell, wait till spring and drive from Indianapolis! Take you less than a day...

BTW, Cors' carrier IS magnificent, but it's a Mk.II*, IIRC. Bruce can confirm.

Stewart Loy · #43 18-03-05, 17:37

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BTW, Cors' carrier IS magnificent, but it's a Mk.II*, IIRC. Bruce can confirm.

Geoff,

You are correct!

I was reviewing some old pix, and mistook Jim Burril's MkI for the Coor's machine.

The only similarity was they were all in Virginia on display.

Stewart

ww2steel · #44 18-03-05, 18:05

Some in Virginia, huh? That's where I'm originally from and I'd like to see 'em too. Where are they?

Thanks,
Mike

JBizal · #45 19-03-05, 02:18

I have been trying to get on the forum for a week now. Problem logging on. I have an original uncut MKI under restoration. You can see it at www.midwestmil.com. Glad accomodate you if you want to come here.
John Bizal

Stewart Loy · #46 19-03-05, 21:01

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Originally posted by ww2steel
Some in Virginia, huh? That's where I'm originally from and I'd like to see 'em too. Where are they?

Alan Coors has a private collection that he allows open to invited guests once a year. He is very near Manassas. He is a fine fellow and his staff is top notch.

Our pal Parry Kitson ( not Charlie Fitton ) contacted him last time for the invite - Perry are you out there?

Stewart

42mk1carrier · #47 22-03-05, 02:20

I own Jim Burrills Mk1 carrier now, It is located in Reading, PA

Steve k

ww2steel · #48 05-04-05, 21:34

Got the measurements, if anyone needs a specific plate size or two I will be glad to help (but not the entire vehicle of course).

Thanks John!
Mike