Question on CMP 3-Ton Break-down Lorry (Wrecker)

[Chris Preston]

Greetings All,

We working on our Museum's CMP 3-Ton Wrecker (Museum link: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-...9752694888399/), repairing some oil leaks in the transmission and clutch assemblies, and while taking a break, were examining the Towing Pintle and Roller Fair-leads bolted to the rear frame. It looks like a previous owner has cut approximately 6" off the rear of the frame, and drilled new holes to allow the pintle and fair-lead assembly to be bolted further forward on the frame and under the body. This effectively prevents you from using the pintle as it's now hard up against a cross member.

Could anyone more knowledgeable with this vehicle advise if our suspicions are correct? if so, could you also provide some photos and dimensions of what the correct configuration is supposed to be so we can make the necessary restorations to the frame? We're also looking for a list of the required "In Service" kit carried by the vehicle, including mechanics tools, chains, and other hardware.

I've tried posting photos of the vehicle and area concerned but am unable to export them over, but they can be seen on HMVF.

Sincerely,

Chris Preston,
Victoria, BC,
Canada