Reference: Plans How to build a tool box for a CMP truck

[Mike Timoshyk]

Well, I got some angles cut and some small "chunks" ready. I am now concentrating on all the little stuff and musing over the "clam shells". I have several ideas but haven't made up my mind yet. They will no doubt be the last pieces made.

Oh ya, appologies to George McKenzie....I note your an Mc not a Mac

Pic of progress....

cheers

Mike Timoshyk in Windsor Ontario

[Gordons]

Hello Tim

Looks like a nice project, George did a nice job of the drawings, what are your thoughts on the clam shell clamps ? Georges tool box has the welded on clamps and I guess the entire tool box is welded, the model I have is bolted assembly and I have been thinking of contacting a foundary to stamp the clam shell clamps, I have one for a pattern, but would be interested in three more for myself, if you have any interest let me know. Gordon

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Gordon,

As mentioned, I have been musing over the clamshells. I don't know if you are aware, I am one of those who purchased 10.50 X 16 tires for my F15A. Now I know they are not the correct size for my 15 Cwt but damn they look good on "her". That being said I am planning to "modify" the clamshells to accomodate the width of the tires as I bought a set of 5. I believe they will be wider than the correct ones for the 9.00 series tires. I am considering making a concrete mold, turning up the ol' CW music, find my ear defenders and excersize my cork-pulling arm.



Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Bob Carriere]

Pound away at it.....

what gauge are you using for the box......???

What kind of red wine goes with that......hihihi must be on the wagon as the glass is missing in your pictures

BooBee

[chris vickery]

Considering the complexities of trying to form clamshells, I would think that having some sandcast in malleble iron would be the way to go.
Not 100% authentic but the cost of making dies to stamp repos and the need for a 2000t press would be somewhat "prohibitive".
I'm sure one could scratch build them from a few pieces welded together but hey, lots of elbow grease for sure....
Just a thought.

[Mike Timoshyk]

Chris hit it on the nose.

Currently working with 1/16 (16 guage) plate and not too maleable. Since I am planning to form ones to fit the 10.50s, I am already parting from original specs. Easily changing clamshells at a later date for someone who will be the next custodian of the truck will bring it back to proper spec. Any way....there are many possibilities for which material to use. With a coat of paint one would be non-the-wiser. Brass...copper....aluminum...etc.
I will be experimenting to find the right kind of material for the job. Considerations....strength, maleability, rigidity...you get the point.

More to follow later....gotta put the uniform on and head to the unit for a forenoon's worth of PER work...that time of year.

Cheers

Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Timoshyk

Any way....there are many possibilities for which material to use. With a coat of paint one would be non-the-wiser. Brass...copper....aluminum...etc.
I will be experimenting to find the right kind of material for the job. Considerations....strength, maleability, rigidity...you get the point.

Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)? Or am I now cursing in the church (as we say in Holland)?

[Walter Brand]

Hello Mike: I hear you need some clams. Albert and I used 10 gauge in the arbor press with a hollow bottom die ( pipe). Top die has a convex radius-form to shape (2 templates X & Y co-ordinates) cut to fit & weld. It is necessary to take the bend out a bit on the end of the channel to gain a little more depth-see pic. Roll the edges cold over a 2 or 3 inch round slug of steel welded to something solid. Let me know if u need the templates.We built 2 of these bolted knockdown carriers. Will send pictures when I figure out how to do it again.
Walter Brand