Heads Up: CMPs for sale in United Kingdom

[Hanno Spoelstra]

See HMVF > Been offered a CMP: partly refurbished C60S (?) for sale, located North UK and asking £1400 + transport.

[Alan Brock]

Chevrolet 1942 C15A ,
Complete in original condition, genuine 5,200 miles. Original 1942 tyres are available. Has been on tours of France, Belgium and Holland. Fitted with winter equipment.
History: Ex-British Army, R.E.M.E., 3rd Inf. Div.
Census No: Z4924958
Chassis No: 2844422141
Engine No: WR3842517
Offers around £4500

Please e-mail the Canadian Register for contact details

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alan Brock

Chevrolet 1942 C15A ,
Complete in original condition, genuine 5,200 miles. Original 1942 tyres are available. Has been on tours of France, Belgium and Holland. Fitted with winter equipment.
History: Ex-British Army, R.E.M.E., 3rd Inf. Div.
Census No: Z4924958
Chassis No: 2844422141
Engine No: WR3842517
Offers around £4500

I have been told by a prospective buyer from The Netherlands, that this C15A has been sold to a collector in Belgium.

Attached goes some background on this vehicle from the former owner's booklet on CMPs.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Shortly after the one spotted at Beltring was sold, another CGT was recently sold in the UK:

Current bid: £1,000.00
Seller: eithnepw
Item location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, United Kingdom

CANADIAN CHEV PORTEE GUN TRACTOR

BUILT 1941 BELIEVED USED IN THE DESERT AS A GUN PORTEE WITH A 2 pnd GUN ON THE BACK.(SEE THE ONE AT MUCKLEBOROUGH MUSEUM WEB SITE)
1943 A FEW WERE BROUGHT BACK TO THE UK AND CONVERTED TO GUN TRACTORS WITH A POWER WINCH FITTED. THIS TRUCK IS THOUGHT TO BE THE LAST OF THE BRITISH CONVERSIONS.
THE WHEEL BASE IS ONLY 101ins.
lots of money and work spent with a good bit of time and work still to do, most of the heavy work has been done.
The main things still to be found are --wiring harness--canvass--
There are some receipts for engine rebuild new white metal bearing--crank grind. engine running.
90% of parts not fitted are there.
The back is a replica of what it is thought it would have looked like from the little info available.
lots of spares go with the truck ie--radiator--steering column--engine for spares--prop shafts--4 wheel drive box--wire for winch--starter motors--others
no time left to get it done and space is needed
I WOULD PREFER YOU TO COME AND HAVE A LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. PLEASE PHONE DICK ON 01970 880506 TO ARRANGE A TIME BECAUSE I WANT YOU BID TO BUY NOT TO HAGGLE AFTER YOU WIN---CASH ONLY
PAYMENT AND REMOVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF SALE ENDING ( YOU MUST ORGANIZE REMOVAL WHICH WILL NEED A TRANSPORTER)
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Question & Answer Answered On 04-Sep-08
Q: Hi could you tell me what your reserve is please i have 2 canadian chevys myself and need another project for winter cheers chris
A: Hi the reserve is £2000. It has cost me at least £3500 and i didnt have the engine work done, this was done by a previous owner, I forgot to say on the add that it as age related reg plate. I have started to look out all the spares and found 2 heads+ some 13 cab bits along with all the other bits, the spares alone must worth a fair bit. I know we are a bit out of the way but i think you should come and take a look. give me a call and i will tell you the post war history, 01970880506
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On 07-Sep-08 at 12:37:22 BST, seller added the following information:
now been sold do not bid

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Would that have been a 17-pdr tractor as per WHEELS & TRACKS photo? I wonder if there is a plate on it saying who rebuilt it?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

Would that have been a 17-pdr tractor as per WHEELS & TRACKS photo? I wonder if there is a plate on it saying who rebuilt it?

David,

It´s difficult to tell as the owner said "The back is a replica of what it is thought it would have looked like from the little info available."

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

From MilWeb:

Canadian Ford 3 ton 4x4 chassis,
With axles, wheels, engine, gearbox, wings, doors and most og cab parts. For restoration or spares.
Joe Gillatt 01427 880475
17 September '08

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

I can imagine that the rear body would be very similar after rebuild to the MCC 17-pdr conversions, from the Portees. Drawings are available. It is just poissble that the Para Museum might have something on the 17-pdr Chevies. The next question I have is how many did they convert, and what happened to them post-war? The answer to the latter is probably sold off as ideal for agricultural or forestry work, and quickly.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

See HMVF > Been offered a CMP: partly refurbished C60S (?) for sale, located North UK and asking £1400 + transport.

This C60S is now advertised on MilWeb:

1942 Chevrolet C60
Has been sandblasted and primed. Engine is free. Everything appears to be complete. Includes 4 new tyres, data plates and spares. Located near Ashford, Kent.
07708 471869
Glyn Brawn

[Dave w]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

This C60S is now advertised on MilWeb:

Hello,

I'm a bit new to this forum,So please excuse the ignorance.Can anyone give me an idea on what the spec is for that chevy please?.IE,is that a standard GS body,Or a Bubba job??.Any info from you guru's would be greatfull..

Cheers,

Dave.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Dave w

I'm a bit new to this forum,So please excuse the ignorance.Can anyone give me an idea on what the spec is for that chevy please?.IE,is that a standard GS body,Or a Bubba job??.Any info from you guru's would be greatfull..

Hi Dave,

Welcome to this forum. The body on that C60S is not a military body, at least not one which was fitted to CMP trucks when they were manufactured.

HTH,
Hanno

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

This C60S is now advertised on MilWeb:

[Dave w]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Welcome to this forum. The body on that C60S is not a military body, at least not one which was fitted to CMP trucks when they were manufactured.

Hi,

Thanks for your reply,Having looked throu this forum i couldn't find that type of body.Thats why i asked.Would the standard body[GS] specs be avaliable to reproduce the correct body?..Last Q,is it worth 2K?..

Cheers,

Dave.

[Paul Singleton]

Originally Posted by Dave w

Thanks for your reply,Having looked throu this forum i couldn't find that type of body.Thats why i asked.Would the standard body[GS] specs be avaliable to reproduce the correct body?..Last Q,is it worth 2K?..

This thread may give you some options on a body that you can use.

http://orbit.dnsrouter.com/~mlu/foru...ighlight=15cwt

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Dave w

Thanks for your reply,Having looked throu this forum i couldn't find that type of body.Thats why i asked.Would the standard body[GS] specs be avaliable to reproduce the correct body?..Last Q,is it worth 2K?..

Hi Dave,

If that truck´s chassis & cab have been restored, engine & drivetrain overhauled, it certainly is worth 2K. Not if has only been blown over with a paint gun.

A body can be found with some effort or reproduced, there are plenty reference pictures and surviving examples to take measurements from.

Let us know if you are going to get it, I´m sure we can help you find the information you need.

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

This C60S is now advertised on MilWeb:

And nearly four years later, on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-1...d=494032895589

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ford LAAT on MilWeb, nice

Ford CMP Bofors LAA Gun Tractor



1943 Tax& MOT exempt. Recent brake overhaul New tyres, excellent condition. Ready to show. £8750. Ono.

Roland Simmons 01761 221205

[Alex van de Wetering]

Canadian trailer for sale in the UK.

Canadian 10 CWT G.S trailer

No towing eye. Offers. For restoration. Can be viewed near Amesbury Wiltshire

07768 996040
Tim Tearle

http://milweb.net/classifieds/large_...ad=68562&cat=7