Help wanted on early CMP C15

[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

[JohnG]

Any tips or suggestions on suppliers the correct paint and canvas in the Netherlands?

Thanks!
Now with new signature;-)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by JohnG

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.

Here are some more pictures I got from the previous owner. I think you bought a great project truck with much of the hard work done.

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