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Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:26 pm

Hi all,

I am looking for the following parts for the M8 armoured car:

* Driver and co-driver seats
* Regulator
* Aircleaner
* Grenade boxes
* Throttle master cylinder fluid reservoir
* Fire extinguisher bracket
* Water can bracket

If you have these or other M8 parts, can you please PM me.
Darryl Lennane
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car


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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by jonsm114 » Sun Aug 09, 2015 4:01 am

try robert nitche in TN. I just sold him a bunch of this stuff...dont know if he needs it or not......

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:14 am

Hi Jon,

Thanks. I tried Robert but he doesn't have any spares of those items. I have ordered the grenade boxes from Brent Mullins.

I am still after:

* Driver and co-driver seats
* Aircleaner
* Throttle master cylinder fluid reservoir
* Fire extinguisher bracket
* Water can bracket
Darryl Lennane
NZ

1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Johnt54 » Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:31 pm

Are you still looking for a fire extinguisher bracket?

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:37 pm

Hi John

Yes, I am. I'll send you a PM.
Darryl Lennane
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:42 am

Hi all,

This is an updated wish list of parts I am still looking for for my M8 project, if anyone has anything spare:

* 1 x gudgeon for turret support roller bearing
* Covers for instrument lights on instrument panel
* Driver and co-driver seats
* Regulator
* Aircleaner
* Fire extinguisher bracket
* Water can bracket
* Ammeter
* Throttle fluid reservoir mounting bracket
* Protectoscopes
* Ignition coil
* Hydrovac repair kit
* Exhaust elbow
* Fuel sender
* Flare box
* Engine oil breather

Many thanks.
Darryl Lennane
NZ

1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by ferdockm » Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:49 am

Darryl,

Did you buy the M8 that was cut in half? If so, where did it originate?

Thanks

Matt
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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:10 am

Hi Matt,

I sure did: viewtopic.php?f=82&t=264128

I've just sent you a PM.
Darryl Lennane
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:07 pm

Hi all,

Here is an update of the parts I need for my M8 armoured car restoration. If you have anything available, could you let me know please:

. Hatch fittings
. Rear spring U bolt
. Front spring shock absorber mount
. Tool locker lids
. Exhaust elbow
. Electrical Cabling
. Engine oil breather
. Taillight hull mounts, rubber mounts and taillights
. First aid kit holder
. Protectoscopes and boxes
. Headlight switch
. Driver seat
. Compass and mount
. Rear floor
. Headlight protectors for hull
. Wheel lug studs
. Mine racks
. Fan Shroud


Many thanks.
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:42 am

Hi all,

I'm still after the following parts for my M8 restoration if anyone has anything spare.

. Hatch fittings
. Rear spring U bolt
. Front spring shock absorber mount
. Tool locker lids
. Exhaust elbow from engine
. Electrical Cabling
. Engine oil breather
. Engine support brackets
. First aid kit holder
. Protectoscopes and boxes
. Headlight switch
. Driver seat
. Compass and mount
. Rear floor
. Headlight protectors for hull
. Fan Shroud


Thanks.
Darryl Lennane
NZ

1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:21 pm

Hi all,

I've managed to source a few more pits and pieces but my search continues for the following parts:

. Rear spring U bolt
. Front spring shock absorber mount
. Tool locker lids
. Exhaust elbow from engine
. Electrical Cabling
. First aid kit holder
. Headlight switch
. Compass and mount
. Rear floor
. Headlight protectors for hull



Thanks.
Darryl Lennane
NZ

1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by jonsm114 » Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:22 am

I have tail Light hull mounts.....NOS.

Message me
M3 37mm Cannon Parts and Resin Weapon Replicas. We also manufacture reproduction Stuart parts.
Fuel tanks, Rear Exhaust and Air Deflectors, and other components.
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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:18 pm

PM sent, thanks.
Darryl Lennane
NZ

1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by 82ndrecontbp » Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:33 am

I'm curious what you did for protectoscope lenses?

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Re: Wanted: M8 armoured car parts

Post by Big D » Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:09 am

Hi there

I managed to pick up some original protectoscopes and boxes in Belgium. I don't imagine I'll do anything else with the protectoscopes.

Is that what you meant?
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car


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