Re-engined CMPs

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Other than popular types here in Europe like Bedford petrol and Perkins diesel engines (already mentioned), I know of at least two CMPs in Holland re-engined with the GMC 270 engine (as used in the CCKW series of trucks); one HUP and one C60S Wrecker.

Also a few Fords re-engined in France and Belgium with the "French Flathead" (postwar Ford V8) as used in the French SUMB MH600BS 1.5-ton 4x4 truck.

Hanno

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Other than popular types here in Europe like Bedford petrol and Perkins diesel engines (already mentioned), I know of at least two CMPs in Holland re-engined with the GMC 270 engine (as used in the CCKW series of trucks); one HUP and one C60S Wrecker.

Hanno..
The C 60 X also had the GMC 270 installed right from the factory and well as the CMP armoured cars..

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Hanno..
The C 60 X also had the GMC 270 installed right from the factory and well as the CMP armoured cars..

Alex...

I know . . . that´s why I specifically mentioned the fact that they are a re-engined HUP and C60S respectively . . .

Mind you, it has more to do with the availability of GMC engines here. A friend of mine restored a CGT and planned to put in a GMC 270 engine, but the Chev 216 proved to be in fine condition so he gave it a top end overhaul.

H.

[Max Hedges]

I saw a chev in Victoria at a sawmill with a 6 cylinder austin fitted, used to lift logs

also what about the chev the c15 that Herb owns at Mt Isa, I think he uses a isuzu diesel
Max

[Jeff Gordon]

also what about the chev the c15 that Herb owns at Mt Isa, I think he uses a isuzu diesel

Max,
Herb runs a 4 cyl Toyota Dyna deisel, oh and he now lives at Warick.
Cheers
Jeff