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Diamond in the rough
I recently brought this beauty home, much to my wifes' dismay, and am still researching before I begin restoration. So first things first. Hull#23608. Number on edge of armour is CT267144. Painted on the let side is #S3.913. I'm trying to find out what this means. On the right rear of the armour is what appears to be a red shield with a rook on it. Perhaps a regiment or unit insignia? I'll post pics when I figure out how.
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Had to get my kid to help but, here's a few, finally |
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I didn't think you could find them like that anymore. Nice looking machine with tons of original parts all in their right places.
The 'rook' is a tower. It's the sign for the Central Command in Ontario, circa 1950's. |
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Thanks for the input. I should also mention RCASC is scratched on the side of it. I've been told that S3.913 is not a military number but i think this may have been a trainer or something. Still hoping some one knows.
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John,
Like Bruce has said, excellent hull to start with. A rare find these days. Do you have much of the internals as well? I had a Mk. II for 24 years, lots of fun and adventures. Good luck with the restoration. Perry |
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The 53.913 number will be the post January 1943 numbering system for DND domestic vehicles. These numbers remained on serving vehicles even after the CAR (later CFR) system came out in the early 50s.
The significance of the number is merely that it is the 3,914 number assigned. They started at 50.000 for wheeled and tracked vehicles other than motorcycles. |
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Lets have a bunch more pictures, please...especially of the back deck....says he with ulterior motives...
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Hi Perry. I think all in all it's pretty complete. However the missing parts list currently includes carb,fuel pump, generator and fan, all contents of the instrument panel, and spider and small gears in the diff. I'm doubtful the engine is even going to be rebuildable as parts were removed many years ago and it was left open to the elements. Yet all engine covers and gun/mortar brackets seem to be there. Time will tell.
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Very nice find there. We definitely need more pictures now you have teased us. Some nice bits still on it and the missing bits are easy to source.
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