C15A Nameplate?

RichCam · #1 20-12-11, 01:42

Guys,

Here is the nameplate off of what I think is a C15A. Can anyone offer a positive ID on this CMP based on the nameplate and the attached front and rear views?

Thanks, Richard

Bob Carriere · #2 20-12-11, 04:33

Chev cab 12....early41 maybe 42....no lift rings on front wheels..... from lenght of the frame probably a C15a.

Grab it if you can....... some parts may interchange with your HUW.... engine, tranny, T-case, rims, steering gear..?? all good trading chips for parts......

Too bad you guys have so much snow up there already.

when you buy these things make sure you have a good look around for loose parts, doors, seat frames, engine cover....

sounds like you have been really bitten by the CMP bug.....

Bob

Brian Gough · #3 20-12-11, 04:57

Richard,

Nice find - guard it carefully as Bob Carriere is already salivating over it. You are correct about it being a C15A.

From picture 1, decoding the serial number 2844400447:

2 represents the year - 1942
8444 is GM's series number for the C15A, 15 cwt. 4x4 on 101" wheelbase
00447 is the number of the vehicle in order of manufacture, beginning at 00001, for the model year.

If the engine cover and the shift pattern plate are still there, the build date should be at the bottom of the plate.

Picture 2 shows it has an alligator hood which makes it a Cab 12.

From picture 3, the extended running board makes me think it may have been a water truck, although there are no rear fenders present. Check out the frame to see if there were fender braces welded there at one time.

Hope this helps.

Brian

Brian Gough · #4 20-12-11, 20:49

It is hard to hide on the MLU Forum. Ian McColl pointed out to me this truck has been seen here previously. Here is the link to a picture of it taken at the Barrie Flea Market in September 2003.

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...=Barrie+Market

From the right side it doesn't look like it was ever a water truck.

Brian

RichCam · #5 20-12-11, 21:09

Brian,

You are definitely an "eagle" eye. The yellow driver's seat is a dead give away!

My wife is going to shoot me but I picked up this vehicle also. I have some other C15A leads that will help supply the missing pieces. I would like to put a winch into this vehicle along with a trailer hitch. It will make for a good recovery vehicle.

Thanks again! Regards, Richard.

Bob Carriere · #6 21-12-11, 04:21

...another one saved.

Amazing how the MLU network kicks in.......

Nice to be young like Ian .... he remembers 2003 and I can't remember last week....

All kidding aside...... Richard ....if I can be of any help when you are working on the cab 12 you only need to ask.

Bob

RichCam · #7 21-12-11, 16:23

Bob,

Thanks for the offer to help. Over the past 4 1/2 years, I have had the opportunity to hunt down "ghost stories" in this area. During that time, I have discovered various vehicles in various states while at the same time determining who owns what and what they want to do with them. I don't have the time nor the resources to save them all but I won't hoard the information either. I will continue to post information as it becomes available. Hopefully, others that are interested, will pick up some of the other CMP's and give them a good home.

Merry Christmas, Richard