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Hello from Canada Carawagon owner
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:33 am
by ROBINCRAIG16GN07
Hello all,
I am struck a deal to buy the remains of a British Army Carawagon.
I am located in Eastern Canada, specifically mid way between Toronto and Montreal.
Regards
Robin Craig
Re: Hello from Canada Carawagon owner
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:16 am
by DrivingDutchman
Welcome Robin,
Another country with Carawagons...
Hope to see some pics soon...
You come to the right place, lots of Carawagon knowledge here...
Cheers,
Michiel
Re: Hello from Canada Carawagon owner
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 2:33 am
by RobinCraig
Well, quite a bit of time has passed and what was a sure thing failed. My attempts to buy 16 GN 07 stumbled when I called the owner when I had the cash.
He decided that he was going to keep the vehicle.
I took the high road and sat on my hands and kept my mouth shut. Anyway, long story short, it came up for sale again and I reluctantly paid the man what he asked for because I know the chance to buy something doesn't come along often.
I have concluded the deal and the vehicle is home. Along with it came a plastic shopping bag with a lot of paperwork. It details where it came from and when and how.
I will put more up in the coming days.
I have started collecting the simple to find series 3 parts and common military bits.
The vehicle runs, of a fashion, off a jerry can.
Re: Hello from Canada Carawagon owner
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 9:08 am
by RMS
Well done
Looks like a bit of work to get it back to it's Carawagon spec - is that what you intend to do with it?
Cheers,
Robin.
Re: Hello from Canada Carawagon owner
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 1:55 am
by RobinCraig
Hello there again Robin,
Yes, you are correct, full restoration back to in service military condition. A bold goal and a lofty one considering I have 2 other restorations underway and an unfinished garage.
So far I have had all the military pioneer tool brackets sourced locally, another windscreen, all the jam jar lights, a set of military seats another steering wheel.
I am going to collect parts but no work until the garage is enclosed, as that is more important now.
The roof actually really offers me a challenge that appeals to my fabricator brain, same as the roof rack. I am hoping that folks can help me with various pictures over time of various parts.
yours Robin