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13-09-13, 20:36
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Carrier Retrieval & Restoration Begins!
Hi Guys,
Well, after 4 years of chasing down ghost stories, locating and then negotiating, I was finally able to purchase this carrier today. I've always wanted a carrier of my own since I started on the Huntsville Legion Bren Carrier project. This carrier appears to be a MarkII - it has openings in the rear bulkhead into the exhaust component. Is this correct? Hull# is 16720 but the upper armour has been neatly cut away. The previous owner installed a hydraulic steering system. Luckily, he kept the steering wheel! I'm to pick it up next week. It is in a cleared field area, close to a road and I should be able to get in there with a tilt & load. Here are some pictures - comments are always welcome. Regards, Richard
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Richard Hatkoski 1940 CMP C11 C-8 (Restoring) 1940 CMP C11 F-15A (Parts) 1941 CMP C12 C-15A (Parts) 1942 CMP C13 F-60S Dumper (Restoring) 2 x 1941 CMP C12 F-GT (Storage) 194? CMP C13 C-60X (For Sale) 
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13-09-13, 20:41
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More Pics of Carrier Hull#16720
More pictures of the engine compartment and rear. I have the engine compartment doors as well. They were removed for transport.
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Richard Hatkoski 1940 CMP C11 C-8 (Restoring) 1940 CMP C11 F-15A (Parts) 1941 CMP C12 C-15A (Parts) 1942 CMP C13 F-60S Dumper (Restoring) 2 x 1941 CMP C12 F-GT (Storage) 194? CMP C13 C-60X (For Sale)
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13-09-13, 23:31
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Looks like a MK I ,having the 2 holes in the rear bulkhead. You have the entire drivetrain with all the engine parts, GOOD !
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13-09-13, 23:34
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Mortar
IMHO: a MKI* built as a UC-2 mortar carrier. Production date about mid to late June, 1943.
Nothing like a challenge ! Last edited by Michael R.; 14-09-13 at 03:05.
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14-09-13, 00:30
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a really nice project you've got yourself there, good luck with it
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_______________________ 1941 mk1 mortar Carrier 1941 Mk1* Carrier 1942 Mk1* Carrier 1943 T16 Carrier 1945 Mk3 Dingo 1941 Mk3 Covenanter 1941 Mk4 Churchill AVRE (now sold) 1944 Mk6 Cromwell (now sold) 1952 Mk3 Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1952 ARV Centurion 1953 Mk3 Centurion (breaking)
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14-09-13, 21:07
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Brings back memories.... (Insert shameless sales opportunity) if you decide you want to re rivet the hull back together, give me a shout as I may be able to assist you with the correct tooling.
Sorry folks but I have funds to raise if I am going to get my carrier to W&P 2014 
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration).
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16-09-13, 18:59
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It has a distinct resemblance to the Frankencarrier setup, only you have more original goodies. Nice find!
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16-09-13, 19:28
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Will post pictures: MkI Carrier Retrieval
Hello all,
I am working on a retrieval date with the tilt and load company. Hopefully, it will be later this week. As soon as I have pictures, I will post a status update. Once restoration begins, I'll re-post on the Restoration Forum. Regards, Richard
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Richard Hatkoski 1940 CMP C11 C-8 (Restoring) 1940 CMP C11 F-15A (Parts) 1941 CMP C12 C-15A (Parts) 1942 CMP C13 F-60S Dumper (Restoring) 2 x 1941 CMP C12 F-GT (Storage) 194? CMP C13 C-60X (For Sale)
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