MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Softskin Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-12-09, 23:08
Wpns 421's Avatar
Wpns 421 Wpns 421 is offline
Gilles Chartrand
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Merrickville, Ontario
Posts: 368
Default CMP saved from junk yard

These are the pictures of the CMP Chev we saved from the scrap metal dealer. The vehicle is for sale. The truck has a blown engine, a hole in the cylinder and the head appears to have taken a walk. Overall the vehicles seems to be restorable. I am not a CMP expert and know nothing about restoring the vehicle.
One thing that I saw was the platform on the back, the frame of the box matches the truck frame. I think the bottom of the box might be original and the sides were added. The truck has a PTO and it is hooked to a hydraulic cylinder that lifts the box.
Make me an offer. Gilles








Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-12-09, 00:26
maple_leaf_eh maple_leaf_eh is offline
Terry Warner
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Shouting at clouds
Posts: 3,143
Default CMP rescue

You need to go to the Hammond Barn for a drink of their "special" Koolade. That will turn you into a CMP restorer in no time.

(For the record I have met the Hammond Barn crew socially, but have been careful to not visit. My wife would surely notice the difference in my behaviour right away.)

Good find BTW, and the future thanks you for respecting the past.
__________________
Terry Warner

- 74-????? M151A2
- 70-08876 M38A1
- 53-71233 M100CDN trailer

Beware! The Green Disease walks among us!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-12-09, 01:41
Grant Bowker Grant Bowker is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 2,317
Default

That might be a modified HUP, it looks like the axles are fitted with six stud wheels and either the cab back has suffered during its working life or it was fabricated to replace the rear of the HUP body, my vote is choice #2.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-12-09, 03:18
gary_bath_jr's Avatar
gary_bath_jr gary_bath_jr is offline
Canadian Rangers
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 279
Thumbs up Gauges

What is also interesting is ow the gauges are in the center and not above the steering wheel, congrats on saving another piece of history.

Gary
__________________
C-15A
C-60S
Universal Carrier MK II x4
M152 CDN
VW Iltis and M101 Trailer

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-12-09, 08:19
lynx42 lynx42 is offline
Rick Cove
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Paynesville, AUSTRALIA
Posts: 1,866
Default

Gary, the complete dash panel has been relocated to the centre. Look at the tapered angle to the top of the panel. Why?? don't know.
I rekon it could be a HUP as well. Glad it didn't go to the scrapper.
Regards Rick.
__________________
1916 Albion A10
1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
KVE Member.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-12-09, 08:48
Brian Gough Brian Gough is offline
HUP guy
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 436
Default HUP saved

Gilles,

Nice find. Thanks for doing the rescue. Could the Hammond Barn be its next stop ?

The left rear wheel looks interesting - it is certainly not a regular HUP wheel. Do you have any closer photos of it ?


Brian
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-12-09, 20:06
Wpns 421's Avatar
Wpns 421 Wpns 421 is offline
Gilles Chartrand
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Merrickville, Ontario
Posts: 368
Default The Hammond Barn

Quote:
Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh View Post
You need to go to the Hammond Barn for a drink of their "special" Koolade. That will turn you into a CMP restorer in no time.

(For the record I have met the Hammond Barn crew socially, but have been careful to not visit. My wife would surely notice the difference in my behaviour right away.)

Good find BTW, and the future thanks you for respecting the past.
I've heard of the place and want to visit but it will take a lot to make me a CMP restorer , I like the big trucks, the bigger the better. Our next purchase will be a wrecker M816. We have rebuilt Iltis jeeps, an M37 and an M43, and we have redone 1 MLVW MRT, 1 x M35, 1 x M109 and we have 2 more MLVWs waiting TLC so we have our hands full.
As stated before the CMP is for sale $700 obo, we will cover our costs and we will save another truck.
Gilles
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-12-09, 21:43
Bob Carriere Bob Carriere is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hammond, Ontario
Posts: 5,259
Default What an interesting bit of kit......

Hi Gilles

Wow the mods on that one are facinating.....

Coil springs rear suspension....

Rims look like HUP 6 bolt small 16 inch rims welded to larger 20 inch rims....

Running board a typical cab 13..... back of cab is fabricated.... leaning on HUP body being cut....

Rear frame has curve over rear axle like a HUP

Engine side cover is in cab possibly indicating a 216 is still on board albeit seized....

Inner winshield frames have been replaced....door hinges are fabrications...no wipers.....

One rear rims looks commercial..... would be nice to see if it was a "natural" fit for future reference....

Finally Gilles included my favorite icons next to his statement about visitng the barn...... beer!!!!

Gilles will call to plan a visit....both ways.

Boob
__________________
Bob Carriere....B.T.B
C15a Cab 11
Hammond, Ontario
Canada
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-12-09, 01:32
Wpns 421's Avatar
Wpns 421 Wpns 421 is offline
Gilles Chartrand
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Merrickville, Ontario
Posts: 368
Default Visit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Carriere View Post
Hi Gilles

Wow the mods on that one are facinating.....

Coil springs rear suspension....

Rims look like HUP 6 bolt small 16 inch rims welded to larger 20 inch rims....

Running board a typical cab 13..... back of cab is fabricated.... leaning on HUP body being cut....

Rear frame has curve over rear axle like a HUP

Engine side cover is in cab possibly indicating a 216 is still on board albeit seized....

Inner winshield frames have been replaced....door hinges are fabrications...no wipers.....

One rear rims looks commercial..... would be nice to see if it was a "natural" fit for future reference....

Finally Gilles included my favorite icons next to his statement about visitng the barn...... beer!!!!

Gilles will call to plan a visit....both ways.

Boob
Thanks, anytime for the visit, unlike the Hammond Barn our place is heated.
Gilles
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-12-09, 02:45
Alex Blair (RIP) Alex Blair (RIP) is offline
"Mr. Manual", sadly no longer with us
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ottawa ,Canada
Posts: 2,916
Thumbs up Heated..??

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wpns 421 View Post
Thanks, anytime for the visit, unlike the Hammond Barn our place is heated.
Gilles
Gilles..
When you get to the barn,you must meet Lucifer....
HEAT...!!
That old wood furnace can melt snow off the roof of Bobs house...500 meters away..when it gets stoked up..!!
It is a chore to keep the beer cold when Lucifer is fired up..but they manage somehow..
You'll enjoy your visit..both ways..

__________________
Alex Blair
:remember :support :drunk:
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 16:26.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016