Chevrolet C8 1940 Cab 11 restoration, The Netherlands

[Alex van de Wetering]

I spent some time today to sort out all the holes in the frame. Some are pretty crudely placed and are civil probably post-war, a few others I think are not factory, but maybe added later on by the army, maybe also postwar. The ones on the left seem to match up with side fuel tank mounts, while the holes on the right show a different layout.

I marked the holes that I think are not correct for my 1940 Cab 11 short box and want to weld them up. Is there anyone who can back this up, so I am not filling up holes I am not supposed to? I plan on measuring the hole size and location before welding anyway, but I rather not redrill the holes later on. I marked the holes that I think are not correct with some green wire.

Alex

1st pic: Left hand rail between cab and box
2nd pic: Right hand rail between cab and box
3rd pic: left hand rear
4th pic: right hand rear

[cletrac (RIP)]

Here's the holes in my frame. I don't know for sure if any of them are add-ons but there's less than in your frame.

[Mike K]

Pics might help

[Mike K]

The black tag on the chassis rail in pic 1 is a chassis number , made up to get the vehicle registered

[Alex van de Wetering]

Dave, Mike, thanks a million guys! Your pictures are a great help and confirm my suspicions.

@ Dave, from what I can see on your picture, all holes in your frame match "original" holes in my frame.

@ Mike, Am I correct in assuming you used one of the "spare" holes in the right frame mamber to secure the tag?

Alex

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

@ Mike, Am I correct in assuming you used one of the "spare" holes in the right frame mamber to secure the tag?

Alex

Yes Alex

That tag hole was there already , it's original as far as I can tell . If you need any more pics, just ask .....Mike

[Private_collector]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

The black tag on the chassis rail in pic 1 is a chassis number , made up to get the vehicle registered

Firstly, you cheeky bugger

Secondly Mike, I don't see the chassis number plate! Where is it.
It's either out of shot or I have a detached retina again!

Where did you select the chassis number from?

T.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Firstly, you cheeky bugger

Secondly Mike, I don't see the chassis number plate! Where is it.
It's either out of shot or I have a detached retina again!

Where did you select the chassis number from?

T.

Tony
I couldn't find a chassis number anywhere on the chassis , even during sandblasting it . The data plate on the engine cover was missing

I used a C8 chassis number , in the sequence of numbers for a early C8 . It's only club rego, who cares .

I must repaint the vehicle and get it back on the road ........ one day

[Private_collector]

I have a fear that I will need to do something like that for my truck as well.

I don't recall the exact places people have told me to look, but despite looking over all those areas, I STILL can't find anything........anywhere.

Maybe after the sandblasting?!?!

I have a friend that managed to bluff the Transport Dept. that these vehicles didn't have a chassis number at all, and I think he got issued a VIN without problems.

Also heard of a fellow stamping his vehicle with the number that his engine had, and he also states to have gotten away with that.

Knowing my luck, i'll get a die hard CMP enthusiast!!!!!!!!

T.