Hello everyone (15 cwt CMP thread)

[J.L. Spurrell]

Hello everyone (15 cwt CMP thread)

Hi everyone,

Due to limited (NO) space and an extensive slate of restoration project I am forced to part with my 1944 15 cwt CMP.

It located in Fredericton (Ormocto) New Brunswick and is for sale.

Please send me a private message for asking price and other details and please see my ealier posts within this thread for a picture of it.

Cheers

Jason
Fredericton NB.

[Pete Ashby]

Hi Jason

Welcome to the world wide club that is MLU,

You have come to the right place to talk CMP’s, looking at the photo of your 13 cab 15cwt it looks like a good starting point for restoration, what are you in need of? Is it a Ford or a Chevrolet? Is there any history and or data plates?, is it a 15 or a 15A?

Regards

Pete

[Pete Ashby]

Jason

just checked your photo again I can see you have a Chev, good choice

Pete

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Pete Ashby
Jason

just checked your photo again I can see you have a Chev, good choice

Pete

Hey Pete - a CMP of either variety is a good choice!

Jason... first step is to visit Australia if you want another CMP. We have all kinds.
Have a look at the Old CMP Site

[J.L. Spurrell]

Hi Guys,

Well I see this is a Commonwealth affair with myself in Canada and you guys in England and Austrailia. Good stuff. Good stuff. I plan to visit both England and Austrailia within the next few years.

My truck is a Chev, but I'm not sure if it is a 15 or 15A ? Can you please tell me what is the difference is? A buddy of mine noticed that the chaisis has an extra cross member like the gun tractor chasis, which is very odd.. However, as far as I know this truck was originally a signals truck with a hard top box (aka tray), not the canvass tarp with bows. As for what I need... the truck still runs which is good, but to start I need the following:

1. The brace that is underneath the fender to support it.
2. Dash board with Chev emblem
3. both seats
4. 2 butt stock holders
5. All the windows and roof assembly
6. Roof hatch cover (not sure if it should be round with canvass) or square hardtop hatch? )
6. Chev bonnet emblem
7. Running boards
8. Spare tire holder
9. Rear Tray (aka flatbed, box, dump etc)
10. Bows and canvass tarp cover.

11. ....and probablly much more stuff that I am not aware of yet.

I am thinking of getting parts shipped here to Canada from Austrailia or Europe ? What do you guys think ? Any idea of who I can contact for parts, or what shipping costs might be ?


Cheers

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Jason
My truck is a Chev, but I'm not sure if it is a 15 or 15A ? Can you please tell me what is the difference is? A buddy of mine noticed that the chaisis has an extra cross member like the gun tractor chasis, which is very odd.. However, as far as I know this truck was originally a signals truck with a hard top box (aka tray), not the canvass tarp with bows.

Jason
It's a C15A. The C15 was the 4X2 version. As for the extra cross member, all Chevs I've seen here have the winch cross member. Fords do not, unless they were originally equipped with a winch.
As the Chev cabs built here are unique to Australian production you're better off sourcing those parts elsewhere.
The other alternative is to come here and buy a complete truck!

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Hi Jason...
Where abouts are you..??
There are different people with lots of info about CMPs all over..
You can get manuals here..
Just open the page and scroll down..
http://dana-nield.com/blair/

#2: 150 pages
Bodies Part List Illustrated,
for CMP vehicles, G.S. (Wood and Steel), F.A.T. W-35 Wrecker, Water Tanker, Etc.,
34 plates, issued by Dept. of Munitions & Supply, Canada. Oct. '41.
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#3: 300+ pages
MB-C2 Maintenance Manual,
for GM CMP vehicles. 15 cwt 4x2, 15 cwt. 4x4, 30 cwt 4x4, 3 ton 4x4 HU 4x4, F.A.T. 4x4. Sept. 1943
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#6: 280 pages
C15A-04
CHEV. ILLUST. SPARE PARTS LIST, 15 CWT 4X4. MODEL C15A
- CHASSIS 8444 101 W.B., CDN. MIL. PATTERN (INCLUDES C15A-01, 02, 03, 04 MODELS) (MAY '45) BODY OPTIONS:- VAN, OFFICE, WATER TANK, WIRELESS, CABLE LAYER, PERSONNEL, BATTERY CHARGER, AND GENERAL SERVICE.
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These would apply to your vehicle..
Contact me off line for further info.
Alex

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Jason

Just went back and saw your location..
Bill Mullholland is a CMP mechanical genious in Gagetown and Mike McKinley out of Maces Bay NB is great too..There are others..
They will jump in eventually and get into the fray...They just have to sober up from Canada Day..

[J.L. Spurrell]

Thanks Alex. I will be sure to order the Manuals asap.

Actually, I already knew Mike, and I just meet Bill last week. You are right Bill knows CMP's inside and out. His Diamond T wrecker is unbelieveable !!

Thanks again for the leads. For just one day everybody within MLU have been super, lots of tips, leads and advice. Its all good.

Cheers
Jason

[Keith Webb]

Is the Year of the Blitz video - you can get it through the website.

[J.L. Spurrell]

I'll be sure an order a copy. cheers

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Helllooo Jason
And you really must have one of these as well. I also have the housings.
Salesman Bob

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Do you have the data plate with serial and engine numbers etc please? If so could you please repr the info here?

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Jason, looks like a fine prospect! We look forward to more pics of her...

Bob & Jason -- if she's a '44, she must have round instruments and a nice wooden wheel... Jason, can you confirm? BTW, we'll help you source what you need, although some bits like the spare tyre carier will be hard. But you've come to the right place for help...

[J.L. Spurrell]

A. Hi Bob, Unfortunately my truck is void of instruments. ie. Currently there is only a switch to start it and no key hole. Is this panel shown the one that I need? Cheers

B. Hi David, Unfortunately the data plates on the door are missing, but there is one on the doghouse. However, it is not legible as it is scratched. Any tips on what I can do to read it? Cheers

C. Hi Geoff, Unfortunately the truck has no instruments left but there is the nice wooden wheel in great shape. I will take some more pictures to post ASAP.

If anyone knows where I can pick up any of the aforementioned parts please let me know, and thanks again guys for all your help and advice.

Cheers

[J Caldwell]

Hi Jason, I believe Mike McKinley mentioned something about your truck to me a while back. I may be able to help you with some of your " wants" list. Just so you are aware we still have tons of CMP's in Canada and there are a few people still selling NOS parts here as well. Many of the drivetrain items( seals, bearings etc...), brake parts etc.. are all still available from NAPA as well. Looks like you have a great start from the picture you have posted. Do you need a complete dash , or just the gauges?? You either have a huge "void" above the steering column, or a sheet metal dash with alot of empty holes where the gauges should be?? As well the data plates on you truck would be found on top of the dash not on the door as Fords would have.
Consider yourself very fortunate to have Bill M. nearby with all his years of MV mechanics. And watch that Mike McKinley guy, he can create an awful hangover the morning after !!!

Jeff

[Bill Mulholland]

Now that I'm an uncle to the newest member of the NB CMP family(the truck, not Jason), I have been given the pleasure of boarding it at the Burton LAD. Yes, It's a late production, the dash is fairly complete with round guages, plus it has 3 of 4 slinging attachments on the hubs. The steering wheel is wooden and in great shape, well worthy of a good sand and varnish. The sheet metal is rough but savable for the most part. It has been "rode hard and put away wet" for a number of years, but has not yet become terminal. At a best "guesstimate" it should be on the road in a couple of years. Jason is a very proud new father, and will ensure that the Chev will be well raised and given the best of care.
Cheers, "Uncle Bill"

nb - There is only one "data plate" visible, located on the right side of the dog-house. I will attempt to carefully clean it, as it is almost unreadable. I will also hunt up the chassis #.
WM

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

...some posts ago you mentioned "Canada Day".

Ah He'em.

I shall forgive your mistake to mean, as is correct and proper:

Dominion Day

Now say after me...DOMINION DAY.

That's a good lad.

[J.L. Spurrell]

Hi everyone,

Due to limited (NO) space and an extensive slate of restoration project I am forced to part with my 1944 15 cwt CMP.

It located in Fredericton (Ormocto) New Brunswick and is for sale.

Please send me a private message for asking price and other details and please see my ealier posts within this thread for a picture of it.

Cheers

Jason
Fredericton NB.