Cmp c15a gs

[Bob Carriere]

Did a quick search of the MLU forum for "hatch"..... found a number of postings that contain pictures...... it's a start.

Best bets would be Museum.... if they will let you climb on the truck to measure and photo the thing..... museum in Oshawa may be a good spot...

There are a number of CMP collectors in the Toronto area that may be able to help....

Strangely I do nto remember anyone ever posting detailed information on size, construction layout, close up of restored hatches..... or anyone attempting to reproduce one.....

Maybe you need to start a new posting/thread on the restoration section just for "Hatches"...... focusing on the earlier rectangular ones....

Bob C.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Joel

Which hatch design did your truck have Round or Rectangular? Round would have been something about 26 inches.

If you can not tell from the patch which it was what year do you think your subject truck is? From the CMHS web site it appears you are working on a 1942 which as I understand it would be the rectangular metal hatch.

I have some details of the round style 1945 vintage on my website http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/Posting.html I also have my hatch and all the hardware off my truck so I can provide any photos or dimensions you need if you are looking for the round style.

Cheers Phil

[Adrian Rittner]

I too should introduce myself. I represent the CMHS half of this partnership and have been working with Joel, the Shop teacher, and the students. Everyone would be truly impressed, as I have been, with the level of enthusiam and professional attitude from the students and faculty. The hard part has been trying to keep up with them. They are multitasking and getting a lot done very fast.

You will probably see me pipe in once and while, tag teaming Joel with many questions and updates. We certainly appreciate this forum, the experiences and advise that starts here. I have been a member for years, but now that our project in underway I can remain quiet not longer.

I have many question to come.

We have a 1942 C15A-GS made in Oshawa.
It does have the clam shell tire holder and box and a square hatch above the cab.
We plan to dress the vehicle for front line duty, representing the PPCLI (1st CDN Div) during the Italy Campaign.

Adrian Rittner

[Private_collector]

Joel & Crew,

Couldn't help having a bit of a chuckle about your trouble removing the tyres from rims.

It's not that I enjoy your kaos, just that you're by no means the first. Consider it a right of passage. I had exactly same trouble with two of mine......so far, the local truck tyre place saved the day for me.

Must say...................It's Looking Good So Far!!!!!!!!