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Old 19-05-17, 03:15
Bruce Parker (RIP) Bruce Parker (RIP) is offline
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I've passed by that truck a number of times as well. I really needs a new owner that will love it.

It's a 1941 Chev 12 cab 15cwt 4x4, or C-15A. The cab and interior looks in great original shape. It's missing the cargo box (most likely a 2B1 folding side type) and the tool box that goes between the cargo box and cab. The round front bumper is the most unoriginal cab part so it needs a nice 6" channel one with a pair of towing shackles.

Did you ask the owner if there's anything else lurking in the yard behind the fence?
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Old 19-05-17, 04:41
Dennis Cardy Dennis Cardy is offline
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Bruce..
Thanks for that back history.
It really is early CMP.

To be fair.. the present owner did repaint it.
He knows what he has ..just not willing to part with it quite yet..
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Old 19-05-17, 04:54
Dennis Cardy Dennis Cardy is offline
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Close-up of headlight….and air intake..

Easy to see how the wood frame and the sheet metal "roof" are slowly parting company..

Nice to see the original hitch is still in place..
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Old 19-05-17, 05:17
Dennis Cardy Dennis Cardy is offline
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Bruce…in answer to your question..
No…did not see much military stuff…
Maybe back in the day..But right now supplies the urban Honda ..Toyota parts market..
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Old 19-05-17, 13:21
Brian Gough Brian Gough is offline
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Dennis and Bruce,

I believe it was a water truck - the rear fenders being the major clue.

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Old 19-05-17, 23:42
Dennis Cardy Dennis Cardy is offline
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Brian,
Interesting about it possibly being a water wagon….from the fenders.
Can you tell me more about that.
I think they had beefed-up rear springs …and maybe heavier steering..?
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