CMP Value

[huxley]

I would appreciate any observations, comments, criticisms, suggestions... thanks!

The driver's side door and engine cover are included. Front bumper is missing.

Huxley

[Phil Waterman]

The bumper is no big deal, the brush bar in front of the grill will take more time to find or fabricate. Along with the D towing rings though there are more of the D rings around then number of good trucks. If this truck spent much of this life on this farm ask the farmer has a scrap pile amazing what has been found in some farm scrap piles.

Keep us posted.

Cheers Phil

[huxley]

Are original beds rare or generally available?

I know on WCs & CCKWs in the states most were cast off and other farm or industrial job-specific bodies added.

I seem to recall Rob Fast telling me that all the radio and ambulance boxes ended up as chicken coops!

H

[Grant Bowker]

Many CMP bodies were also removed, either to mount something of higher capacity or because the body was wanted for another use. I have recently seen a Derrick body that would suit a 134" wheelbase CMP in the Toronto area that looked to be in reasonable condition (some work needed, but a good starting point). Freight would be a consideration. To finish the build you would need to find and add a winch to the frame you are looking at.

[huxley]

Another question came up in my feeble mind. If this is in fact a F60 it should have 20" wheels, yes? Has anyone gone back down to the 16" wheels to cut weight, overall ride height, tire/tube/liner cost, etc. No clearance problems?

I fear this 60cwt truck is overkill for my needs... even after shortening to 134" wheelbase.

Cheers!

H

[Grant Bowker]

I know people have put 20" rims onto the lighter trucks that originally had 16" rims. I don't know of anyone who has done what you suggest. I suspect there could be interference between the brake drum and wheel, but don't know this for sure. If you want, I can try to figure out the brake drum size tonight when I get home if nobody can tell us first hand that it either works or does not.

[huxley]

Thanks Grant!

But it is not an issue at this time... I am still blue skying this project.