For Sale: 1940 c15a

[Keith Webb]

It is cab 13 but has been cut down (short top).

[Bruce Howes]

Yes, you are correct the tool box is missing and the dog house may not be a fit! Perhaps the new owner may be able to swap it for the correct one. It is unfortunate that the original brass identification plate is also missing but at least the ownership does document the original serial number for the vehicle. A reproduction plate is certainly an option. Considering it has been around for 74 years it is amazing that it is so complete and in relatively decent shape. Most of the CMPs in northern Ontario were used in the logging and pulpwood industry and were severely abused. This one is an exception. I was told by a previous owner that it had been a on board a Canadian Naval vessel until the 1960s and used as a runabout when in port ( I can't confirm this). As a civilian vehicle it was just used for basic transportation in rural northern Ontario!

[chris vickery]

I believe that I have an original Chevrolet data plate that would be correct for this vehicle. If memory serves, they were square and quite large on the 11 cab trucks.

[rob love]

I just spotted one a half hour ago hiding in my gunroom of all places. The one I found is for a truck in the 1100 serial range.

[Bruce Howes]

Thanks for letting me know that you have those items Chris & Rob, MLU is certainly an amazing 'animal'! I will definitely encourage any prospective buyer considering this project to take advantage of the bounty of expertise, knowledge and encouragement available here.

[michel auclair]

Hi
I think it is still for sale,
do you think this is a good deal ?
What kind of rear box was there ?
What really is the model ?

I am looking for a CMP project. in Ontario or Quebec.

Thanks
Michel

[Bruce Howes]

Thanks for the inquiry. Yes it is still for sale but is snowed in for the winter I expect! Available next spring. I have had numerous offers up to 4/5ths of the asking price but all of them were interested in building a modified bush buggy out of it so far! I am patiently waiting for a buyer who will commit to restoring the truck and am prepared to wait it out. According to the serial number I believe it originally had a general purpose box. You can private message me Michel, if you have questions.

Seasons Greetings, Bruce