Dating CMP F15A

[Phil Waterman]

Are there any serial or data plate numbers evident? And does it have a pintle hook if so look on the back you may find the date stamped on the spring.

Of course engine number, serial numbers, details of construction changes are only a guide as 60+ years of modification parts swapping etc can make it hard to nail it down. If you are luck can do is narrow it down with each bit of information defining it a little more.

Of my three CMPs only the HUP do engine serial and all construction details match the manufactured data plate.

[Harry Moon]

Originally Posted by Lyle Roberson

G,Day
I am trying to date my f15a.

Uh.... try a drive in?

[Bob Carriere]

.....Geez Harry do they still have drive-ins in your area.....???

BooBee


Comments on the instrument panel.....althgough early model cab 13 "usually" had the civvy restangular cluster they were again "usually" superceeded by the typical round military (i.e. USA style gauges)......However..... there are a number of living examples of cab 13 built in late 1944 that came off the line with left over civvy rectangular gauges..... so in my mind the type of guages is not a fool proof indicator of the build date......

BooBee

[Harry Moon]

No worries Lyle, I don't want to scare you off.

and yes we do have a NEW drive in out in aldergrove. Pretty slick from what I hear.

[Bob Carriere]

..... did you not tell me you lost a couple of your relatives when they died of hyperthermia while sitting in an open convertable at a drive in...... they went to see the "Close for the Winter " movie........

BooB

[Harry Moon]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

..... did you not tell me you lost a couple of your relatives when they died of hyperthermia while sitting in an open convertable at a drive in...... they went to see the "Close for the Winter " movie........

BooB

I think it's open all year out here. Sorry to have to tell you that.