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4993 update
Its been a while since I've update the progress on my carrier. After finally maneuvering it into the shed, my daughter and I spent some time at the weekend removing many years of crude from the base of the hull.
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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Blitz shot
Love the pic of the former ambulance in action. Not a lot of clearance for the crane! Nice work.
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Great pics, always good to see an old Blitz in action.
Looked to be a great day weather wise for some outdoor work up there. ryan |
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more inside pics.
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Tidy beginnings
Hi Euan, that's a nice old-school starting project. Hope it brings plenty of enjoyment.
What we find in the last 20 years is, well - pretty bad. Having said that no-one has the right to complain because if what we find hadn't been modified or cut around, it wouldn't still exist to be rebuilt. Alex |
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4993
Hi Euan. what a nice carrier, you have been very lucky to find such a nice carrier, well done, looking forward to watching your progress, regards Ron
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G'day Euan,
Glad to see your about to get going on 4993. I was going to say about time but I haven't progressed to much on its mate from the same place. I'll be watching with interest. Regards Rick.
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1916 Albion A10 1942 White Scoutcar 1940 Chev Staff Car 1940 F30S Cab11 1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai" 1941 F60L Cab12 1943 Ford Lynx 1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250 Humber FV1601A Saracen Mk1(?) 25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266 25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?) KVE Member. |
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Hey Rick,
I have been slowly gathering bits & pieces so when the time comes I should have all the bits I need. the main missing part at present is an engine cover, I have the louvered top plate but no frame or sides.
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markings
Can anyone shed light on 69/99 markings found on large storage box?
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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That carrier looks an absolute gem!! Sandblast her and throw a lick of paint at it and she'll be sorted! An engine cover shouldn't be too hard to fabricate if someone supplied the dimensions (colin jones, you have made one of these before no doubt?)
Good Luck
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Paint ordered thank's to Salesman Bob and engine cover found.
Still looking for drivers tool box, have parts to trade. Quote:
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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Wow, I wish my hulls were as complete as that. It looks like it should still be registered with a cut'n'polish I can give you dimentions for the cover.
Excellent carrier. Colin. |
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4993 (Toolbox)
G'day Euan,
Do you know what the driver's tool box look's like or do you have a photo of one. cheers for now Ian |
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drivers tool box
Hi Ian,
Any leads would be great.
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Maybe you can tell us all a bit about yourself in another thread. Regards Rick.
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1916 Albion A10 1942 White Scoutcar 1940 Chev Staff Car 1940 F30S Cab11 1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai" 1941 F60L Cab12 1943 Ford Lynx 1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250 Humber FV1601A Saracen Mk1(?) 25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266 25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?) KVE Member. |
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Euan,
99 on red background = (from early 1943 till the scheme was revised in August 1944), the 2nd (in seniority) Infantry Battalion in an Infantry Brigade of an Infantry Division. Which actual unit it was assigned to would depend on the Formation Sign (which no doubt appeared on another storage bin!) Mike C |
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99/69
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the info, just what I was looking for. So under the 99 is 69, would the same apply to this?
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Hi Euan,
Don't quite understand: can you send me a higher res image directly via email, so I can see it more clearly? Is the '69' is behind the '99', ie the '99' overpaints the '69'? ( I can't actually see that on the image). I'll then reply to you direct. From memory, both 69 and 99 are infantry unit signs of the 43-44 period, but I'll have to check. Mike C |
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Hi Euan,
69 on a brown background would be the third Bn in the 3rd Brigade of an Infantry Division. I have no record of that number on a red background. Some examples would be 9 Division, 2/33 Bn or 2/48 Bn. Also used briefly by 4th Motor Regt when part of 3rd Motor Brigade Group. 99 on a red background: some examples are: 13/33rd Aust Inf Bn (AIF) and 41st Aust Inf Bn (AIF). Is your carrier a SAR manufactured carrier? The nearest confirmed hull number I have to that is 4962, so it would be useful to know where 4993 was made. Mike |
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Hi Mike,
Yes 4993 is SAR, the 99 bin is from another carrier as mine was missing. The closest to mine would be Dave Argils 4995 as see on you tube when it was for sale on Ebay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nXA_uGRwsM
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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slow progress.
Time for an update.
Engine cover finished, bins all finished, dash done, tools done, shifter and gearbox done, fuel tanks done, now I need to blast hull and paint.
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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Horns and road wheels
I see you're going to have two tone horns, nice!
Also your road wheels look kind of racy...
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Not sure about the diameter of the road wheels or if the alloy will handle the load.
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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wiring
I’m in the process of wiring the dash for the LP2A and wanted to use the original style cotton covered wiring.
From all the information I have it seems all the wiring was the same colour, (base yellow) with a metal clamp sleeve to identify what colour it is and where it goes. Does anyone have information different to this?
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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Dash
There may be someone here on the forum who can assist you with the restoration of your dash.
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Wireing
I've noticed some listings on Ebay for reproduction vintage wires with the various coloring and markings. Means it's available somewhere.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/320975652504...84.m1423.l2649
This listing is for some wire, check his other listings for different wire and other little bits that come in handy!. No connection etc. |
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Wiring
In the UK, I use Electrical Engineering Services 01204 884383 email (no web site). He does a range of cotton covered colours and sizes. I use mostly just black for my motorcycle restorations with his little coloured ID tags.
We also have Aoutosparks for classic wiring looms in any shape or colour www.autosparks.co.uk/ I'm sure both these firms will ship overseas. Ron Last edited by Hanno Spoelstra; 27-09-12 at 21:28. Reason: reformatted email to prevent spamming |
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wiring
Found a supplier of cotton covered pvc wiring from Vintage wiring in Ringwood Victoria. Very helpful in matching original colours.
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hull number
Spent some time tracing the hull number so it can be reapplied in the same location after painting. Does anyone have a 3 ½ “ stencil?
Out of intrest the numbers on the left side are 3" high and 3 ½ “ on the right side.
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Euan McDonald 4? C-GT (Aust) #8 44 C-GT (Aust) #9 42 Jeep, Trailer Aust 3 Welbike MK2 complete Welbike MK2 inconplete under resto C15A x3 C60S x1 ex ambo F60L x3 LP2a carrier SAR #4993. Trailer No27 Limber Trailer, Cario cargo Trailer, Pontoon semi Wiles Cooker 2 wheeled (jnr) |
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