shopnut Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Would there be a difference between 'Mks' of Dingo regarding the plates that attach to the lower side of the chassis? Thanks in advance Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 There were certainly early and late examples of the front two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pearson Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 There are four altogether. The rear two are the same (thin) ones on both the MkII and MkIII. Sorry, no idea about the MkI. The MkIi had thin front two and the MkIII used the weight saved by not having an armoured roof by just about doubling the thickness of the front two to increase mine protection for the crew. A bit later, MkII vehicles lost the armoured roof and at least some were then fitted with surplus/salvaged MkIII thicker ones. In any case, they are a pain in the ass getting in the way of maintence so I leave mine off all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty2 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 early ones MKI IA IB and early MkII have no under side armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopnut Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thank you all for your help. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 There are four altogether. The rear two are the same (thin) ones on both the MkII and MkIII. Sorry, no idea about the MkI. The MkIi had thin front two and the MkIII used the weight saved by not having an armoured roof by just about doubling the thickness of the front two to increase mine protection for the crew. A bit later, MkII vehicles lost the armoured roof and at least some were then fitted with surplus/salvaged MkIII thicker ones. In any case, they are a pain in the ass getting in the way of maintence so I leave mine off all the time To right they get in the way good move I think Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naaficook Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I've got my set for my dingo almost complete, having the front plate double and the nr. 3 (or was it nr. 4?) still missing. The 2 front plates I've collected are different in thickness and design, not knowing why there is a difference. They both fit on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I don't know of anyone that leaves the belly plates on, as they do make maintenance painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B. Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I don't know of anyone that leaves the belly plates on, as they do make maintenance painful. If you go without the plates (as I always did) there is a tendency to suck up dust into the engine compartment if you go too quickly over dry ground. Seems a small price to pay,especially if you drop small bits or tools on a regular basis though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Karlsson Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 If you go without the plates (as I always did) there is a tendency to suck up dust into the engine compartment if you go too quickly over dry ground. Seems a small price to pay,especially if you drop small bits or tools on a regular basis though. On my Dingo, where the belly plates were missing I made new ones in thin metal that was easier to remove. Always + and - to have belly plates on a vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyvon Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Like that idea, given that mines aren't so big a problem nowadays. Job lot of those and an engine cover and I reckon you've cracked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The photographer Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hello John, any news on your Churchill restoration sorry to dive in on this thread but could not find anything on the churchill best regards Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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