Mk1 Ferret added to the collection of rust!

[oztankboy]

Well just aquired a Mk1 Ferret. Will go well with my 1 Ton Humber and the Champ.

Its details are:-
Mk1 B
Hull # 519
Brit # 37 BA 86
ARN 115 154

Year of Mfg unknown (may be some one can enlighten me)

Some markings are visable on the hull and will work on the hard to read with the old wet n dry

Name/call sign:- BUNA
Fromation sign:- 1st Pentropic Div
Unit:- 107 (is one that stands out with atleast 2 others there one ending "0" and the other could be possably "3" or "5")
red diamond and white square are both visable on the hull sides

Has one unusual thing it has across the front leeding edge of the hull "AUSTRALIA" in white letters. Have never see this befor. Only thing that comes to mind is that may be this ferret had been deployed over seas at one time? Open to ideas with this. As i work on uncovering all the markings more may come evident.

It has a Base workshop tag fitted dated May 67. It has the Larkspur radio harnes fitted but still retains the 2nd radio antenna mounting point on the right rear hull side that use to mount the WS 19 "B" set antenna.

Still has the "Tulip" style front markers and the FV screw on type glass tail lights. Well the remains there of.

It does not have some of the latter mods like relocated first aid box, Army Inter type (Hi-top) tail lights fitted in protective houseings, hull side braceing etc.

There are a few item that I know i require at the moment.

The left hand gear box cover that the comanders seat mounts to as well as the left hand floor too box that covers the gear box mount. As well as the rubber trim for the top edge of the roof opening.

Can any one let me know of any source for parts both here in Australia and or over seas. I do know of Tim Vibert and already have an order in to him.

Happy snaps to come!

Phil...