CMP tool box information

[Van Hove Herman]

Alex,
Here is some info for the cmp toolbox:
lenght is 16 1/2" (419 mm), 6 1/2" (165 mm) large and the height is 7"
(180 mm) handle not included.
cheers

[Alex van de Wetering]

Mr. Harris,

Can I ask you if you can take some overall measurements of the box and post them here? I have never seen a genuine toolbox at this end of the pond....or maybe I did, but just didn't recognize it . A few measurements would help my search for one.


Alex

[B. Harris]

Alex,

I will dig out another tool box and take photos with measurements for ALL to see.

Thanks,
Bruce

[Alex van de Wetering]

Thanks Bruce. That would be great. Another bit of info for the MLU info base

Alex

[Scrivo18]

I have a tool box at work that is identical to that, was his tool box after he came home from the war... Also a lot of his tools that i believe he may have brought home with him.

Tim

[Alex van de Wetering]

Herman,

Thanks! Those pictures and measurements are a real help.

Is that small tray welded into place? or can it be taken out?

regards,

Alex

[Van Hove Herman]

Alex,
The small tray is spot welded on the front and the rear toolbox panel and
cannot be removed.
cheers

[cordenj]

Evening all,

Found this today and suspected it was a CMP toolbox, but had not seen one for real. Took a chance and bought it (full of very old plumbing kit).

When I've got it home and emptied out all the contents the 1945 Christmas card was wrapped up in the cloth.

Was going to ask for advice on whether this was a genuine article, but from looking at the photos on this thread I think my hunch was correct. It will need a good clean and partial repaint.

Thanks

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by cordenj

Was going to ask for advice on whether this was a genuine article, but from looking at the photos on this thread I think my hunch was correct. It will need a good clean and partial repaint.

John,

Your hunch was nearly correct: as it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.
As you have a Chev you need to exchange it with my toolbox so the proper toolbox is in the proper truck.



Nice find!
Hanno

[Alex van de Wetering]

Nice catch John! Indeed a nice CMP toolbox. Maurice was able to help me with half a toolbox and I now have Hanno's box here to copy the lid and handle.
I did make a lid a few weeks ago, but sadly I made it slightly too small....it works, but I am sure that after some paint and after fitting the hinges and lock with rivets, it won't.

Alex

p.s. John. I will email you the 10cwt trailer pics in a few minutes.

it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.

[cordenj]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

John,

Your hunch was nearly correct: as it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.
As you have a Chev you need to exchange it with my toolbox so the proper toolbox is in the proper truck.



Nice find!
Hanno

Ha Ha Hanno,
I thought because it was for a Ford, it had seen so much repeated use that the catch had broken and a replacement locking hasp had been fitted........

[cordenj]

I've cleaned up the toolbox I found in a junk-shop and posted photos earlier in this thread.
There are no obvious manufacturer's markings on this box to help with identification. I guess that is the same for all CMP boxes?

But once all the paint was taken off, there is a tiny stamp on each hInge stating "Stanley CANADA". This might be useful for anyone else looking to confirm Canadian manufacture of similar boxes

[Arthur Morel]

Thank you as i have never seen one found the photos on the enet lol the would be great of you thanks Bruce

Originally Posted by B. Harris

Alex,

I will dig out another tool box and take photos with measurements for ALL to see.

Thanks,
Bruce

[Brian Gough]

John,

The Pedlar People Ltd. of Oshawa Ontario made (at least some of) the CMP toolboxes. Peter Ford's INFOEX listed Pedlar as making 40-mm & 4" cartridge cases. I believe they also made radiator screens and hood (bonnet) openings for the 13 cab CMP Chevs.

Brian