Chevrolet CMP C15 cab 11 body 2A1

[Bob Carriere]

On the first part you are trying to take apart..... What is it? I could not identify what it was. You may have to drill the rivets slowly to be able to remove them with a small punch or drift pin..... but do you really need to remove them??

On the second issue ..... if you are talking about the heavy canvass trim around the engine bonnet/hood .... you can remove the nails carefully.... try twisting them loose from the underside then pull from the head. The nails have a twisted shank and need to be turned as you pull on them.

The nails and the canvass trim are easily available from restoration suppliers here in North America. We can assist you in finding the proper suppliers or act as a middle person.

You will also need some kind of fabric webbing or synthetic material to act as anti-squeak gaskets between each body panels around the fenders, arches and cowl area.

Cheers

Bob C.

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

Bob it is opening of the engine compartment. This handle is french invention, I have no idea how it was secured to the rest of the body originaly. I want to sandblast it. As for canvas trim I couldn't find it in Poland so I will appreciate your assistance with locating supplier.

[Bob Carriere]

Also called "hood" or "bonnet" in any case too small to be of much good.

That cover is held in place by two wing nuts on each corner of the front edge.
If you are doing a full restoration you wil not need that French gizzmo!!!

On the fabric....let me get you some web address to shop from in Canada or USA..... there may be some European suppliers who already importing and reselling on the Continent....... hoping other European members can add information.

Looks like you will also need some Ford door handles from Dirk in Holland.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Jacek

try this Ford supplier......
http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v8_ford_truck/

Remember that the Chevrolet CMP cab 11 has Ford brakes except for the master cylinder..... Ford door handles and mine as a Ford grill.

I would encourage you to get one of their catalogue which are well illustrated.
Once you have a copy I can identify specific parts tyhat are compatible with your truck. I find the catalogue helpful in giving me the right words to describe a particular item..... hard to look for parts when you are not sure what it is called.

Cheers
Bob C

[Alex van de Wetering]

Canvas trim or rubber profile?

I always presumed the seal was rubber, fitted with nails(?). My C8 came with the remains of a rubber profile (picture attached) and I think I have seen rubber on two other Cab11's as well. Were both used? Or is either the rubber, or the canvas a post-war replacement(?)

Some oldtimer parts suppliers here in Holland sell the canvas strip, however the choice of width and colour is limited. Jacek, have you tried a firm repairing shoes or making rucksacks?...they might be able to get you the canvas.


Alex

[Bob Carriere]

Fancy seeing you here.

The proper trim for the original build was canvass. It is sold by the foot and held in place with those funny screw nails. the profile of the canvas is like a figure 8 lying on its side...... woven as a tube then flattened and glued or stitched........ nails are driven in the groove when the tube is flattened. It is readily available on the US EBay. Canvass color is limited to black and dark brown/beige.

How are you doing with your C8.

Bob C

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

Photos show details of canvas trim. I've found two different sizes.