1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Alex van de Wetering]

Looking good Richard.

We are going to decal the vehicle for Holland, Spring of 1945 as a C-15A, Cab13, Wire-5.

Are you still planning to come over to Holland, next year?

Alex

[Robert Bergeron]

Great job Richard,

I see the box all primed up in white in the background begging to hop a ride on the back of the Chevy !

[RichCam]

Alex,

My mom and her sister would like to retrace their father's deployment in Holland just before your May 5th celebrations. If I'm lucky, I'd like to ship over a Mk1 carrier, in his honour. He served with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Inside the carrier, I'd bring over as many Cab 12 parts as I could reasonably fit - if it will help out with your project.

I will email you shortly.

Robert - yes, the Radio Box will be painted and mounted as soon as I get the cab/chassis certified. I can't wait to take it through the Tim Horton's drive thru!

[Alex van de Wetering]

Richard,

Now that the Market Garden remembrance is behind us, I am sure people will start thinking about the events for next year and more info will follow soon. It would be awesome to retrace your grandfathers steps with a carrier, but I am sure the Wire 5 would also do nicely

I am still very much interested in cab 11/12 parts, although I have to admit that in the meantime I did find some of the parts that we spoke about.

Alex

[RichCam]

Work is continuing to proceed on the Wire 5 restoration. Unfortunately, some of the smaller component work is tedious and can't be rushed. It is frustrating but not unexpected to have the smaller fasteners and components to be rusted and frozen in place. It is impossible to heat with a torch and put an air ratchet to them so the cab windows, side curtains and doors are taking longer than expected.
Front windows are now in with new glass. I cut a spare set for anyone that is interested. Side curtains have been rebuilt with new Lexan panels and door handle portals. Seats have been installed along with round upper hatch hip padding.
We are painting the doors this week and working on the dash. With the newer 250 engine, I have a 12V temperature and oil pressure gauge to contend with. The dash is circular gauge like the later Fords.
More updates soon, feel free to comment.

[Robert Bergeron]

Going well there Richard !!

Nice shop.

Robert

[RichCam]

Robert - it is nice to work inside a warm shop with a concrete floor and almost all of the correct tools!
This week, Jim and I got the doors on, side curtains in and doghouse installed. Jim also finished the nose so it is ready to be installed as soon as I finish the IP wiring. Hopefully, I will have more pictures to post next Saturday.
Christmas Cheers!

[Jordan Baker]

Looks like great progress is being made. I wish my shop had some heat to work on the truck during the cold parts of the year.

One question, is that a home made dog house for truck? I have never seen one like it.