cmp cab frame required

[kevin powles]

Hi, Hanno and David, Yes I bought that one, I have attached a picture from 1991 of what she once looked like, I guess 21 years of standing outside unused has taken its toll. Firstly what attracted me to this machine was the tow bar, I will remove it and use it on the 'Stacey Towing Attachement' on my carrier, Secondly is the number plate '112FCE', This is worth more in the uk than the truck itself!. To be able to remove and sell this number the vehicle needs to be taxed and tested, The plan is to remove the cab and buck, commission the engine, driveline and brakes, get it MOT'ed, get the taxation class changed to 'historic'...............then put the number on 'retention'. What I hope to end up with is a CMP truck which works out to be a very economical investment.

So looking for a new cab as this one I think is behond repair, I have a fellow digging out the trucks history and an article of when it was first restored many years ago.

kevin.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

I have a fellow digging out the trucks history and an article of when it was first restored many years ago.

Kevin,

That's a good one for CMPs where are they now?!

Here's hoping you investment turns out well plus another CMP is saved.

Hanno

[Marc van Aalderen]

Kevin,

I understand 21 years outside taking their toll. I do not understand a previous owner(s) leaving a nice truck like this one outside for that period. It's barbaric....

Cheers,

[kevin powles]

Hi, Can anyone tell me the style of cab I need to replace this one ?, cab12, 11 ???. It arrives tomorrow first job is to see if the engine is free, going to try to start it up and see whats needed mechanically, Is the cab easy to remove?, just bolted on??.

kev.

[cletrac (RIP)]

It's a Cab 13 4wd C15A.

[jason meade]

Holy crap where was it left in a salt mine...there had to be a small about of body filler in that 21 years ago to fall apart like that...I thought salt on the roads here was bad...lol

[Keith Orpin]

OMG !. How could anyone be so heartless to leave suce a nice looking Chevy outside, to face the elements, unprotected for so long. Still, hopefully, Kevin will sort her out. It looks like she is a late production 13 cab, as she has sling plates on the front axle. Be interesting to see some more shots of her, i.e. dash etc when you get chance.
You asked about removal of the cab, all fairly straight forward, it should be all bolted/rusted together. Remove the dog house over the engine inside the cab, unbolt and remove the doors and floor plates, gear lever gaitors etc and wing sections first, followed by removal of any wiring which may still be present on the front cowl (watch you don't damage the rad, if it's still fitted), then the top half of the roof, which is bolted to the top outer windscreen frame and waist line of the lower and upper rear panel. Now unbolt and remove the outer windscreen frame (you have to lift this up). Remove the lower back panel, and you should be left with the angle iron archbar frame work and floor frame work. Disconnect the fuel lines and any earthing straps, that may be there. The floor frame work will be bolted either side of the chassis, more or less in line with the front axle, and though a spring arrangement at the back and center of the cab. Find yourself a couple of willing helpers and lift the floor section away.
It sounds a lot, but 1/2 a day should see the front end removed
Hope this helps.
Good luck with her, and keep us all posted/updated
Regards
Keith