1939 CMP? on Ebay

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

These lenghtened boxes have been discussed on MLU before and I would be interesting to discuss this issue a little further. I don't have any good arguments, but I tend to think they were lenghtened by the Army during ww2 for homeland use and never left the continent; possibly the 8cwt Wireless trucks were converted to GS trucks as a solution for a shortage of jeeps and or 15cwt's on the homeland (?)

The lengthening of the cargo box on all the smaller CMPs were a standard operating procedure for the farmers on the prairies. Besides extending the cargo box, they also reversed the wheel wells, and cut a grain chute into the tailgate. Also, quite often, the tailgate would be heightened.

I have also seen examples where two or even three 15cwt cargo boxes were lined up and welded together to make a new box for the 3 ton.

[peter simundson]

You're right. The Humber is sad and needs major work. The fact the tranny's out and a gear was "repaired" is not good news. The vehicle is in the same condition he found it in 20 years ago with a neat bronze paint coat.
The 8cwt has been sitting in the barn for 20 years. I would be suspicious of the engine being "apart". It was complete and in the truck when he bought it (I found it). He's selling everything slowly. One item at a time. Ed and him are partners.

[Nick Bullock]

Hi peter
Any idea what happened to the C8A ZL from the same shed??
regards
nick

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by Nick Bullock

Any idea what happened to the C8A ZL from the same shed??

Good question Nick, and aren't these the same guys who were trying to sell the HUP out of the Borden museum, or am I thinking of someone else? Derek.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Nick Bullock

Any idea what happened to the C8A ZL from the same shed??

Hi Nick,

It went to a good home in Canada. I saw it last November, and it actually wasn't as bad as some people told me it was. Actually, it was so good I would love to own it!

Hanno