C15A - WO16 - Chev Blitz - Looking for guidance

[peterinair67]

Here is the condition of the timber on the bed of the BLITZ !

[peterinair67]

Picturs of the Chassis. Left and right and mid, drive shart. The rear leaf springs are doubled up. Appear to have overload springs attached. Is this normal? The wheel base was extended to 129", not 134". Was 101", Can still see where the spring perch was located originally. The drive shaft must be using a replacement from another truck and looks to be in ok condition. You can also see the chassis extention weld.

[aj.lec]

The auxillary springs were only standard on the c60s and c60l models
C15a only had 10 leaves on front and 12 on rear at 2" and 2.447" wide respectively . centre of eyes are 40" on front and 50" for rears

[Keith Webb]

I see from the pic of the rear you have a Sunshine roof.

[peterinair67]

Thanks for the information on the C60 leaf spring set up application to this Andrew. I take it that it's ok to leave as is then?

Yes Keith, it is a Sunshine roof. Currently with Galvanised Tin screwed in place which I want to remove and make a canvas cover for. I will add a picture. Perhaps the same as a Blue one you might have had before if I saw some pictures of some of your vehicles? I also read that you have the pattern for the canvas for the roof. If it's possible, I would like to get a copy from you to make one up. I want to make the canvas / clear plastic door covers too.

[peterinair67]

Sorry if I am asking obvious questions... The truck has U Bolts holding the upper rail to the Chassis and the Timber bed sitting on and attached to that upper rail. All different points, all different angles and methods, sometimes through holes in the rail, some are over the top and wrapped all around. Can anyone post a picture on how I should attach the upper rail properly? Also, there is a piece of timber between the chassis and the upper rail, is that correct? Looked and looked but can't find pictures of these areas anyplace. Thanks.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by peterinair67

Sorry if I am asking obvious questions... The truck has U Bolts holding the upper rail to the Chassis and the Timber bed sitting on and attached to that upper rail. All different points, all different angles and methods, sometimes through holes in the rail, some are over the top and wrapped all around. Can anyone post a picture on how I should attach the upper rail properly? Also, there is a piece of timber between the chassis and the upper rail, is that correct? Looked and looked but can't find pictures of these areas anyplace. Thanks.

There should be no upper rail.

It is something which was more commonly added in civvy life to strengthen the chassis when a crane was fitted or a chassis lengthened.

Perhaps the best solution will be to keep your eye out for another C15A chassis for your rebuild.