Introduction

[Alan Duffy]

I after reading many posts here for that past several months I felt that I should introduce myself and share some pics of my carrier and some of the kit and ces that I have recently acquired.
I purchased Brad Mills Canadian Mk1. In my opinion it is an amazing restoration whose engine simply purrs.



I have been collecting weapons for years and only now have purchased a WWII fighting vehicle. I was watching the History channels Top Ten Fighting vehicles and noticed that the carrier was number 7. It should a great deal of footage of the carrier having 50 cals mounted. So having a 50 I acquired a mount. A little over kill and not original standard equipment...it was used extensively.


So what do you think..over kill? The mount has been adapted to slide up and off the carrier.

Yesterday I stopped by a buddys house who I know through gun collecting and knowing he had a carrier many years ago I scooped up many pieces of kit and ces items that were not with the carrier when I bought it.

I understand some of the stuff is very rare.

[Alan Duffy]

more pics

[Alan Duffy]

and more

[Alan Duffy]

and finally I had to have these gas cans. very nicely marker.



So that's what I picked up yesterday. I think it was a very good day.

Hope to talk to you all at some point.

Just wanted to share.

Thanks


Alan Duffy

[eddy8men]

that's about as good a carrier as you are ever likely to find in my opinion and i also like the 50.cal mount, (a typical field modification) not bad for a first vehicle welcome to the carrier owners club.

all the best

rick

[Dave Schindel]

The .50 looks good on the carrier.And a real good carrier too!

[Alan Duffy]

Thanks guys,

Unfortunately I dont have the time, patience or physical resources to restore vehicles. I can and do appreciate the history behind all that I have and want to get.

For instance I have recently picked up a 1960 Ferret Scout Car Mk2/3. There are many around but to find one that is in great shape and one with a verifiable and very interesting history is a challenge. I found that Ferret and have actually licenced it for the road (Ontario).

[paul visser]

Welkom Alan,

I'ts a lovely carrier you have. I hope you will have a lot of pleasure with it.

Regards,
Paul

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alan Duffy

I after reading many posts here for that past several months I felt that I should introduce myself and share some pics of my carrier and some of the kit and ces that I have recently acquired.
I purchased Brad Mills Canadian Mk1. In my opinion it is an amazing restoration whose engine simply purrs.

Alan,

Welcome here and I am glad to see Brad's carrier stays "in the family"

Regards,
Hanno

[andrew honychurch]

that really is a superb vehicle. I am sure you will have great fun with it, and you have come to the right place for help and assistance. Welcome.

[eddy8men]

hi alan
a good mate of mine runs the ferret fv701 site so if you ever need anything let me know and i'll pass on his details but be warned he'll mither you to put it on the register
http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/

rick

[ims ltd]

Alan:
I have two Canadian Leos and have been corresponding with the lads in Poland you purchased a couple from. I have some questions; please email me if you have a moment?
ims@telus.net
Thanks,
Ian

[charlie fitton]

We'll have to get together for a 3rd div photo..

[RichardT10829]

Typical of the desert rats (in particular) to do the 50 cal mod.