Help wanted on early CMP C15

[JohnG]

Thanks Alex for the welcom!

I have found the database, but tough the search option, I couldn't find anything simmelar to the engine number I have found.
Also the additional little letters have to mean something and I can't emagine that this is the first truck where they are found at.

Nevertheless I think this forum is absolute the place to be to gather information on my CMP Chevy.
And I will be a regular visitor for sure!

The body is indeed full wood, the sides and back can be opened in downward position!
The spare wheel and toolbox are positioned in between the cab and body!
the truck has two full back fenders.
After studying several pictures and discussions in this Forum I must conclude is is a 2A1.

I am new in this scene and not familiar with the CMP vihicles. as far As my knowledge goes it is possible that the truck is a C15. I was informed that the previous owner died before he could finish it. Very sad!
And the seller was not really into wartime Vihicles and had told me what he heard. So for me all motivated options are open

Alex does your remark on the body means that there where no C8 with the 2A1 body?

I have done some search on the web to identifying differences between C8 4x2 and C15 4x2. But could not find helpful information!
At the moment I don't know the chassisnumber but recall that i have seen on the French registration papers the truck is mentioned as " model 84"

Will be continued I assume!
I will send pictures when I pick the truck up for more details.
For now I am open for suggestions and help!

[JohnG]

This is a picture of the engine nr i have found. after the 6 there are two digets more.

[cletrac (RIP)]

Here's my thread on the C15 with a 2A1 body.

[JohnG]

Thanks David,
I have looked over your threat and his is helpful indeed. Nice job!
A good impression for when I start to rebuild the body!
I have the luck that the body is rotten but very complete with all wood and hardware.
Hope I will find some identification on the type that confirms it is a C15.

I would like to ask you an additional question....
Is the number I posted not the engine number? I have read something on cast numbers that could identify the production date!

Kind regards!
John

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hello John

Welcome to MLU and congratulations on buying a CMP.

Reading your description somehow did ring a bell: is it this truck? Then it is a C15.

Regards,
Hanno

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[Alex van de Wetering]

Reading your description somehow did ring a bell

Same here!
John, if this is indeed your truck..than you have certainly bought a nice Chev!!!

Alex does your remark on the body means that there where no C8 with the 2A1 body?

That's correct; a C8 would originally have had a 1A1/1A2 or 1B1/1B2 body. bodies starting with "2" were intended for the 15cwt trucks.

A quick way to tell a C8 from a C15 is the wheels size and the cab step...
A C15 has 16inch rims, a C8 has 13inch rims. C15 has a cab step, C8 does not have a cab step. There are lots more differences, but this is a start.

John, a picture of the engine would help....is it a 216? or could it be a 235? There are a few websites that cover engine numbers and casting numbers. I wonder if "0R CH dP" would indicate a rebuild at some stage (?)

Alex

[JohnG]

Thanks Hanno and Alex,

This helpt indeed the cab has steps and the wheels have 16 inch rims! With the 2A1 body makes it more than likely that it is a C15!

That is indeed the picture of a previous advertisement of the Chevy I bought. I had a expert with me who is restoring old cars (not military) and he had the impression that the restoration was done with great care.

So I am a proud owner of a early C15 still very nice;-)

The technical parts are restored already and I have to rebuild the body and register it for the road!
I wil post a more pictures as soon as I have picked up the truck! Can't wait.
Kind regards,
John