kevin powles Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi, I have a couple of bren gun carriers as pictured and am interested in contacting fellow like minded people to share restoration information. I am also looking for carrier parts and have parts to trade. drop me a line at kevinpowles@btinternet.com also looking for a dingo to purchase. thanks kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Kevin, Nice vehicles, I must ask about the top one: Where did you locate a carrier in such good condition? Most of the stuff I've seen over the last few years has been rather hacked about as far as the super structure is concerned. Can I presume from the green paint that it has been restored before and then neglected (not by you)? People will probably point you in the direction MLF but I think the people knocking around HMVF are a good bunch :laugh: just remember to keep your biscuits under lock and key while at the club house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crank Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Kevin, John Bizal @ Midwest Military did an awesome restoration on one. He might be able to help with parts too. http://www.midwestmil.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi, that top carrier pictured is un restored and in original paint as found near Cowe Hill in Canada, very complete, its a 3" mortar version that was laid up in the forest for many years, cleaned it out the other day and found a number of 1943 dated 303 rounds. I know John from Midwest as I bought this carrier from him among many other repro items for my other carrier. I'm on the MLU site but I thought they may be more British carrier owners on this site. kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) ajmac Most of the stuff I've seen over the last few years has been rather hacked about as far as the super structure is concerned. i found this on a blog site a few weeks ago, I think it is on one the islands off Prince edwards island, possibly fixable it might have sufered with the sea air whereas a forestry one would not rot as readily. I was wrong in the location off PE island its location is actually Sable Island which is about 220km east of Halifax NS. the photo is from www.panoramio.com/photo/23813270 Edited February 25, 2010 by steveo578 correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in denver Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 any body know where you could pick up a starter? thanks BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Thought i would bring this thread back up. Any news on the restos? I wouldnt mind a carrier myself, anyone know any available in the UK?? Any info greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 you're too late hoseman, kevin has bought them all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 There must be at least one hiding from him somewhere!! Can arrange own UK and European transport Not scared of a lot of work Anything about or in the grapevine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 HiThought i would bring this thread back up. Any news on the restos? I wouldnt mind a carrier myself, anyone know any available in the UK?? Any info greatly appreciated Does it have to be a Universal/Bren carrier? Would a T16 do? If so ask Rick eddy8men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi, I have a couple of bren gun carriers as pictured and am interested in contacting fellow like minded people to share restoration information. I am also looking for carrier parts and have parts to trade. drop me a line at kevinpowles@btinternet.com also looking for a dingo to purchase. thanks kevin. Like minded as you mate but without the carriers...!!! LOL Im looking for a project if you know of any, putting the feelers out for one. Any info greatly appreciated. Good luck, any updates on these?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Does it have to be a Universal/Bren carrier? Would a T16 do? If so ask Rick eddy8men Im not too up on them, seen a few advertised on the yank websites but not side by side. Whats the comparison priceways? Im open to anything interesting carrier related so a T16 would fit the bill Edited March 5, 2013 by Hoseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Im not too up on them, seen a few advertised on the yank websites but not side by side. Whats the comparison priceways? Im open to anything interesting carrier related so a T16 would fit the bill Send Rick a pm and ask Kevin as well he might know of one that is available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Will do, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin powles Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Like minded as you mate but without the carriers...!!! LOLIm looking for a project if you know of any, putting the feelers out for one. Any info greatly appreciated. Good luck, any updates on these?? Hi, Progress is slow due to two more carriers. here is a few pictures. Note the carrier buried in the ground for many years to stop river bank erosion, now the one painted white. kevin. Edited March 5, 2013 by kevin powles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 HOW BLOODY MANY....!!!!! Too many for one man, take one off your hands...??? LOL Looking good, any resto threads going on this and why the hell not, all good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 i'm planning on selling my t16 at the end of the month in order to fund the cromwell resto, you're welcome to come and have a look if you like. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Or I know of a cheap T16 in Devon. Running and fitted with Diesel engine but needs lots of work. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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