Heads Up: CMPs for sale in United Kingdom

[Colin R]

I've seen this wagon up close and it does need alot of work, I didn't hear it running but going by the vehicle I bought from him it should be pretty good.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
C8A Canadian Chevrolet Military 4X4 Truck Lorrie Item number: 4637361576

Auction ended with a bid of: £1,020.00, reserve was not met, buy it now price was: £4,000. We'll probably see it back on ebay sometime.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Another CGT is being offered for sale on MilWeb:

25pdr and WW2 Chevrolet gun tractor
In very good condition with a 25 Pounder artillery piece to tow behind in very good condition £12,000.
07970 708261
Chris Bond 02 October '06

[Hanno Spoelstra]

As offered on MilWeb by forum member Nigel Watson:

CMP parts

Most body parts, cabs (one with square hatch), axles, chassis, mounts etc. Some engine parts and some rare items such as rear facing LAAT rear seat frame, wheel chocks etc. Parts either bought as is or we can have it sand blasted and primed. Scotland.

Nigel 17 January '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad found on MilWeb:

1941 Chevrolet C15A

Fitted with GMC straight six engine and five speed box, two new front tyres, new canvas,two new doors. New dashboard and Chevy jewel (repro). Tax and MoT exempt. Taxed till end May, a few spares, workshop manual.
07922 002168

Mike Elliott 06 February '07

[Hendrik van Oorspronk]

Hello Hanno, where did you get that picture of my F15A in the snow from, I didn't know I ever put it on the web, but still a nice picture in our backyard.

Green (white) greetings Hendrik

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hendrik van Oorspronk
Hello Hanno, where did you get that picture of my F15A in the snow from, I didn't know I ever put it on the web, but still a nice picture in our backyard.

Hi Hendrik, you sent it through the KTR mailing list one day. I like it so much I have it as the desktop image on my PC.


H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad found on Historic Military Vehicle Forum:

Tootallmike: CMP cheap!

Guys, here is a wartime CMP truck. As can be seen, it has suffered the ravages of time. It is for sale and must go within the next few weeks. The body is obviously rough but should have protected some of what is underneath so I imagine the axles and chassis aren't bad. I think it could be had for around the £150 mark but any offer is welcome. If you know anyone else who might be interested please tell them. IT HAS TO GO!

It is located in Surrey.

I can be contacted on 07747 772838 for more info.

Please note, this is not mine and I will not be making anything on any final deal. I am merely acting as intermediary.

[Bob Carriere]

...... the Ottawa Rotters who rescue the poor thing....

One question..... from the bottom left side picture of the front axle....... maybe I have been hanging aorund Rob's Hup too long BUT that does look like a HUP front axle.... solid cast cover and funny looking axles tubes into the cast centre....???

Am I wrong or am I seeing HUP things.....

Thanks for the posting Hanno....... anything else available in Canada you might have seen....

BooB

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Guys, here is a wartime CMP truck. As can be seen, it has suffered the ravages of time. It is for sale and must go within the next few weeks. The body is obviously rough but should have protected some of what is underneath so I imagine the axles and chassis aren't bad. I think it could be had for around the £150 mark but any offer is welcome. If you know anyone else who might be interested please tell them. IT HAS TO GO!

It is located in Surrey.

Hmm, it seems this truck was snapped up and it's parts are offered for sale through an ad on MilWeb:

CMP parts

Chassis. axles, chassis, transfer box, steering column etc. (Sorry no engine or gearbox.) Body rotten. £200. Also driver's/passenger's seat £20. Located East Grinstead. Delivery possible.
07747 772838

Mike Gillman 15 March '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Also advertised on MilWeb:

Ford F15 V8,1942,GS cargo 15 cwt

4x2. Runs well,complete and original,needs brakes doing,and a spruce up. £3500 ono. Can help with delivery.
01743 718939

Stefan Slomczynski 21 February '07

[Neil Ashley]

Can any tell from the photographs if the scrap CMP is a Chevy or a Ford?

I assume looking at the body it is a 15 cwt.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Neil Ashley
Can any tell from the photographs if the scrap CMP is a Chevy or a Ford?

I assume looking at the body it is a 15 cwt.

Neil
From the look of the rear axle I would say Chev. but the axles were interchangeable so can't be positive,but Chev by the axles..

[cletrac (RIP)]

That yellow one on MilWeb is an 8 cwt with 6 bolt wheels and no cab step. That should answer some questions about whether any cab 12s with 1B1 bodies made it to England.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad found in MVT's Greensheet:

1942 FORD V8 CANADA.
15 cwt GS cargo body. Older restoration. Runs well. Sand tyres, desert colour £4000.
Can deliver
STORAGE available.
S Slomczynski 01743 718939 (Shrops)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

We've seen this modified HUW on this forum before. It is currently being advertised on MilWeb:

CMP Model C.HU-441-W-WIRE-1
CMP General motors Canada Ltd. Model C.HU-441-W-WIRE-1 Dec 1943.Exellent condition new mot tax exempt as new tyres+spare etc £5500 ono. Located Dorset UK, no timewasters please.
01202 691381or 07732 488677
Simon Guppy 30 April '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad found on MilWeb. Note it is one of those 15-cwts retrofitted with winch:

Chevrolet C15A

Older restoration 16 July 1942, complete with long dash, square hatch. Spare wheel carrier with toolboxes, GS body Hi-Lo transfer box and chassis winch, needs light restoration. 4,000 GBP.

Mike 03 May '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

From MilWeb:

1941 Chevrolet C15A

Fitted with GMC straight six engine and five speed box, two new front tyres, new canvas,two new doors. New dashboard and Chevy jewel (repro). Tax and MoT exempt. Taxed till end May, a few spares, workshop manual.
07922 002168

Mike Elliott 06 February '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad found on MilWeb

CMP parts

Cab with correct floor, doors, axles, mudguards, winch equipment, rims, half shafts, dash etc. most things. Parts unrestored. Can deliver to Beltring if payment cleared before.
01382 580273

Nigel Watson 22 June '07

Contact Nigel through his profile, he´s a MLU member.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
We'll probably see it back on ebay sometime.

On Milweb, actually:

1944 Canadian Chevrolet C 8A HUP

Full restoration M O T Tax exempt Many thousands spent Drive away Haggle around £5.000.
01438 714031

G J Patman 18 July '07

[Colin R]

What do people think of this vehicle? I'm definitely no expert full stop, let alone for the C8A!
Would be interested on peoples thoughts.

[Phil Waterman]

Originally posted by Colin R
What do people think of this vehicle? I'm definitely no expert full stop, let alone for the C8A!
Would be interested on peoples thoughts.

Hi Colin

The price at around 5000 GBP or around 10,000 US dollars seems a little dear but then again back to my first question, How good does it run? If it is a real good runner ready to start driving and enjoying while you restore the body to original configuration then may be not so bad. On my HUP it took a years work to get it on the road and driving to enjoy with body work and other restoration continuing for the next 30 years. But I've been driving it and enjoying it all that time. Neither of my other CMPs were ready to drive an each took 3-4 years worth of restoration and probably more the $10,000 worth of parts before they were driving around on the road again.

It also depends a lot on what parts such as seats original window frames are still with the truck. There have been some other more complete HUPs on the market in the US and Canada which didn't sell for prices like that, not sure about European prices.

But back to the condition if the drive train is in really good then price would be fair, if the drive train is freshly restored then it is looking like a better buy. The body from the one picture looks extensively modified with windows and at-least one door removed, can not tell if the roof hatch and observer hatch have been removed. These are things that can get the running restoration treatment of collecting the parts or fabricating them while you continue to enjoy driving the truck around to meets. On my HUP I tried to schedule major body work between big club events. If you have not already take a look at my web site http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/


Cheers

[Colin R]

Many thanks Phil, This wagon was up for £4000 last year on ebay, so was abit shocked with the £1000 increase!
Going by the C8 I got from this chap the engine on it was good and runs very well, needs some attention but the concern I had was that I haven't finished the C8 yet so was concerned about taking something on that required that amount of work!

[Brad Mills]

No connection to the seller, stumbled accross this on e-bay

[Colin R]

This is the one mentioned above, not sure what the reserve would be, possibly 4k.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by BMills
No connection to the seller, stumbled accross this on e-bay

Bidding ended at £1,500.00, failing to meet reserve.

Colin, I merged Brad´s message into this thread, probably he had not read this one before he posted. Always good to know MLU Forum members are keeping an eye open for CMPs on the market and share information about them here.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

"Back to the top", so to speak. Now on MilWeb again:

1944 Canadian Chevrolet C 8A HUP

Full restoration M O T Tax exempt Many thousands spent. Drive away. £3,500.
01438 714031

G J Patman 24 October '07

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
We've seen this modified HUW on this forum before. It is currently being advertised on MilWeb:

Turns out this C8A was bought by MLU forum member jeremyv.

H.

[Alex van de Wetering]

It seems the Cadman brothers are selling some restoration projects. Here is a nice one, found on: www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk

1942 Ford Quad
In need of complete restoration, 1942 Ford Quad 4x4 Field Artillery Tractor. Rare, in need of preservation.
Price: £1,500
Contact: Rex Cadman
Email: rex@warandpeace.uk.com

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Alex pointed this one out in the thread LAAT Wanted, but the ad seems to be taken down:

Canadian Ford F60S LAAT Bofors Tractor
Very original, almost complete and very original but needs complete restoration. £800.
01769 540740
Preston Isaac

And also:

Various 13 cab CMP bits

Chev engine (seized) & g/box. Chev & Ford nose cones. Chev steering box. Chev instrument panels. Various front wing parts. Fuel tanks. Chassis rear end with fairleads and tow hook spring. Brush guards, etc etc. Nothing mint ! Also pair of Firestone 34 x 7 track grip tyres on wheels.
01769 540740
Preston Isaac 13 December '07