If you don't find them in US, I could make copies for 0.12 US$ each =
page
plus the postage.
My carrier (Mark I*) has been used after the war in mountains and all =
the
pins have been replaced. It works fine but the look is a bit different
(heads have been welded). I have several meters of spare tracks but in =
poor
condition and very heavy to carry.
Good luck if you start such a project, parts seem to be very difficult =
to
find. I know it from experience.
Raphael
> ----------
> De : James Burrill[SMTP:jburrill@dttus.com]
> R=E9pondre =E0 : James Burrill
> Date=A0: vendredi 31 juillet 1998 16:58
> A : mil-veh@skylee.com
> Objet : [MV] Bren/Universal Carriers
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> Hi list,
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> I am doing my homework before actively trying to find a carrier. =
Bare
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> with me with a question or two.
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> Tracks: I have heard that there are no more track sets or new =
links
> to=20
> be had. True?=20
> What about used ones? (Yes, I know the odd bits are out there =
8-) )
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> Can worn out links be re-sleeved and pinned? has anyone done =
this?
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> Is anyone doing this for other owners?
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> Has anyone considered replacing the tracks with new ones from =
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> modern construction equipment? I know I am fishing at this =
point, but
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> I think this would be like using 9 x 16 tires rather than 9.25 x =
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> tires...not right but the truck is roadworthy)
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> I have seen sone paving equipment with tracks and some small =
dozers.=20
> Anyone try this?
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> If someone set up a deal with a machine shop to build the jigs =
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> resleeve worn links, would enough current owners want theirs =
done
> also=20
> to make it cost effective?
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> Lastly, is anyone selling manuals, original or repro?
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> And really lastly, anyone got a project carrier for sale? and =
where?
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> Cheers
> Jim
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> =3D=3D=3D
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