Australian Local Pattern Carrier tool stowage

[ron]

Hi guys,
does anyone out there have a good photo of the stowage of tools on the left hand side of the Australian LP2 carrier please. I need to make up a couple of brackets for mine and a photo would be a big help.
thanks, ron

[Pedr]

Here you are Ron!



Pedr

[Pedr]

And another

Pedr

[ron]

Thanks Pedr,
Thats just what I needed, there were a couple of mounts that I was not sure of, Thanks again,
Ron

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Ron
As promised. These are images of the famous #3375 from the 1942 Manual. Best quality reproduction I have at this time.
Bob

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

This one is from the 1943 Manual. Although all the tools are now on the rear, the configuration of the lower plate is identical to the earlier Carrier.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Here are the various clips. These images are from a parts book dated 2.3.43 but would be the same as for the earlier Carrier.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

And finally, the ammunition box holder. If the detail on any of these is not good enough, let me know and I'll send direct.
Bob

[ron]

Hi bob,
Many thanks for the post of the tool setup, it is just what I need and will be a great help.As discussed my carrier is a Vic rail number 595,
Thanks again for your help,

Regards, Ron

[ron]

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the pics of the clamps, number 584/1.and599/14, 587/4, I understand but I dont have a parts manual so can you tell me where the following clamps are to be used please? 587/3 587/8 thanks Bob,
Regards, Ron

[Pedr]

Hi Ron

Side plate tool mountings

587/3
Track adjusting tool mounting (sheperds crook) 1 off
Jack handle mounting (folding type) 1 off

587/8
Crowbar mounting 1 off
Starting handle mounting 2 off

587/9
Starting handle extension (this is on the bottom of the rear plate on later model with rear tools) 1 off

599/14
Zero aiming post 1 off


Lower back plate tool mountings

587/3 3 off
587/4 2 off
587/8 1 off

Locations

587/3
Spade - handle end
Axe - handle end
Pick handle - handle end

587/4
Pick helve
Pick handle - helve end

587/8
No listing - but probably track adjuster wrench

Hope this is some help

Pedr

[Pedr]

Lower rear plate tool mounting clamp placement

Pedr

[Pedr]

Early hull side tool mounting placement

Pedr

[ron]

Hi Pedr,
Many thanks for this posting its just what I needed I dont suppose that you have a pic and measurments of that aiming post I have never come across one of those and will have to make one up until I can find the real thing, thanks again for your help its much appreciated,
Ron

[Tony Smith]

This was far and away the nicest Carrier at Corowa, and the stowage was fairly complete, too.

[ron]

Many thanks Tony, that is a very nice carrier, what I need if its possable is a pic of the aiming post and a few measurments of it ,
Regards, Ron,

[Rob Beale]

Ron

I have a description in a handbook for the vickers from 1930:

"Post, zero, M.G., Mark I
The post is of iron, 3 feet long and 1/2 an inch in diameter. The upper end is formed as a ring 4 inches in diameter, the lower end being pointed."

I then measured up the location of the brackets on the carrier, and from memory the sleeve at the rear is just over 4 inches high, so the ring must be 4 inches outside diameter.

Rob

[ron]

Hi Rob,
Many thanks for the information on the aiming post that will be a great help I can now make one up,

Regards,
Ron,

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Rob (Beale) Welcome. We are all winners in a growing forum, and its great to see another Kiwi presence here.