LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Dale Jordan]

Here is a photo of my track they are 90% in excellent condition , but I have 25 to 30 links that need up dating on one track tail . so I'm hoping some one can help me out on MLU . My track looks like it has not been used much as it still has the casting lugs on the centre sprocket hole . If some one can help me out PM me . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

Today I painted up the three colours on the flare box lid . From Darrins and Euan photos it looks like some where painted with the colour going around the corners of the lid , or flat on top . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

Can some-one help me out with what the retaining clip that hold the hand brake cable into position on the hand brake looks like , also the clamp that holds it at it's end to the bracket on the lower hull front . I can't find any info in the parts book . If any one has some spare for sale I'll buy . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

I found these today do they look correct for an LP2 carrier dash . They are NOS.. Dale

[Dale Jordan]

I'm still after a close up photo of the clamp that holds the bottom of the hand brake cable to the tag welded to the lower front plate maybe some one has this part on the bench the manual picture has no detail . Thanks Dale

[Big D]

Hi Dale

I can't get to my carrier at present but do these old photos help at all?

[Ian Patrick]

Hello Dale,
This is the part you need for the lower handbrake clamp.
From memory the top clip is similar to the type used to fasten jeep brake flex hoses to the axle housings so one of these may fit?
Ian

[Dale Jordan]

Excellent Photo Ian. Thanks heaps , that's what I was after . looks a lot harder to make then I thought . Now any chance some one has a spare they could sell me that would make my day . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

Restored the speedometer today with help from MLU members tips . I did the metal work , tidy up and applied the sticker . My friend who is a retired instrument maker cleaned up the insides reset the barrel back to zero , painted some of the missing numbers back on , Andrew was spot on about the numbers very fragile they look like letterset , then re-greased and tested , also repaired the broken pointer .

[Andrew Rowe]

One other tip, is that I believe the gear change lettering was blacked out, I believe this to be how it came out of the "Bren Factory" when being made, This can be achieved by just using a black "vivid pen".....Your thoughts?

[Darrin Wright]

Here is a pic of my dash, there has been lots of speculation about what is correct and what is not (speedo face early brown & white or later gray & white truck style). I think they would have utilised whatever parts were ordered or they had at the time.
The gear segments were blacked out, when installed at the factory, this is due to the gear change ratios on the speedo face being different due to tracks & sprockets.
The fuel gauge was also painted black, as the BGC did not have an electric sender unit. Needle removed. They had to fill the hole in the instrument cluster.
I used matt black adhesive contact, in case I need to later remove the black.

[Darrin Wright]

Just catching up on providing data...

there are two styles of clamps, clips or 1/2 saddles to secure the end of the hand brake cable to the hull bracket.
The early style, as shown in pic and the later style that Ian has shown.

I think the change came about due to the end of the cable moving and making the application of the hand brake less effective. Not that it is very effective in the first place...

[Lynn Eades]

Hi guys, this is a very original dash panel. The gauge is in there, black with a white needle. (that's how it looks to me)
I have a photo of the back showing the wiring, but it is too big to load.
I think I have posted the photos before.

[Darrin Wright]

Have attached some of the reference pics that I have collected over the years.
As you may tell, there is not a 100% correct answer on how the instrument cluster looked, especially after 70 years and little technical documentation.

Often truck clusters and gauges were mixed, all comes down to when. Was it during assembly? while the vehicle was in service and utilising whatever spare parts were delivered? was it post war to keep the vehicle road worthy and going?

some of the attached pics are mine and some are from various sources such as MLU.

[Euan McDonald]

This topic Darren and I spent lots of time on, Lynn is correct with the fuel gauge as mine is a NOS carrier cluster thanks to Keith and the fuel gauge is complete but with out markings.
Out of Darrins pics the top two are right then you have a modified dash that could have been in a Strickland and a Mosley interpretation.

[Dale Jordan]

Great info . Thanks everyone , I just need to change the speedometer sticker . I have all the rest of the cluster correct . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

Instrument cluster is just about done. Before and after photos . More parts coming next week . If some one has a spare correct speedometer sticker that would be great ! I've Google for one , but only find the same as I have .

[Lynn Eades]

It still looks pretty nice, What have you done to get it this far?

[Matt Stephenson]

I bought a set of early style decals off ebay. The seller is based in the usa and has decal sets for 1940's ford instrument panels. Price is fairly reasonable at about $100 with postage. He also supplies new numbers for the odometer barrels too in the set.

Good luck.

Matt.

[Dale Jordan]

This week I've finished the dash off , lots of chasing up of parts , frustrating at times but satisfying to have it in the carrier tonight .








Also rebuilt and restored the rear engine gear box mount .

[Dale Jordan]

Not much progress this week . I just finished off the tools with some help from Darryl over the Ditch and Euan .

[Dale Jordan]

Followed Darrin's lead and made up the hooks and buckles, not much fun , but worth the effort . I'll sew up the pattern 37 next week . Not much time to work on carrier lately . I have all the cover plates and leather parts done, painted up the fuel cross over lever rod and restored the track winch and special handle for it , also painted the air ducting . Just waiting on the motor to be rebuilt .. Dale

[Matt Stephenson]

Looking good Dale, keep up the good work.

[Dale Jordan]

Finished off the cover plates and leather boots

[Dale Jordan]

Water bottles and P37 webbing straps have turned up




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I need some help with water can . The one I have is about 160 mm deep . The welded on strap holder is 150mm is there a smaller can that I need to look out for ? can some one point me in the right direction or have one for sale ? would like to have one to use my new straps on . Or check the sizes on their carrier . Dale

[Dale Jordan]

Carrier Air cleaners . It took me a long time to find these , I wire wheeled them today . I'm very happy with the way they came up . I'm having trouble finding rubber 2 1/2 inch inside DIA hose to suit any one know where to buy . Dale

[hrpearce]

Dale, your best bet would be an irrigation supply store or look at radiator hoses for large tractors or prime movers.
Rubber marine exhaust hose comes in 2 1/2" but it is expensive, I just found it on ebay.

[Dale Jordan]

Thanks for the heads up Robert. Looks like I've had some luck on the way home tonight I'm calling into Expressway spares our local cat dealers , there on the highway. I drive pass them every day , they have some . Dale

[Andrew Rowe]

The measurement should be 160mm to fit the water can you have. They must have had the apprentice boy making that rear tray! If you re-weld the tag on it pays to give it an extra few mm to allow for the rivet on the strap , so it does not wear on the tin.
Nice looking pair of original air cleaners, cheers.

[Euan McDonald]

Dale, have you tried a Canadian water can?