CMP tools photo thread

[Rob Fast]

Thought I would start a thread on CMP tools not often seen. Here is my latest find. I love to see actual pics of the tools so I know what to look for. Post away.

2 ton jack dated 1945

Alemite 6679

[Jon Skagfeld]

Rob:

Check out pp 200, 201 of "Canada's Fighting Vehicles, Europe 1943-45, Vol 1, Second Edition".

No wonder 10cwt trailers were required! Look at all the kit required for just one vehicle!

I can pick out your grease gun, tool box and 2T jack from the pic on p 200.

[Chris Johnson]

Attached is a photo of the wartime toolkit layout for a 15-cwt 4x2.

Cheers,

Chris

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi guys,

Is there a list of markings that we should look out for on tools- detailing manufacturerss, sizes, industry markings etc?

I have a 2 pages, each different which came out of my original ford maintenance manual june 1943 detailing tools and equipment for the truck when it left the factory.
One called:
"Export KD Checking Sheet for 'The following list of amterial is representative of loose items which will remain with the vehicle when delivered to the customer by Ford Motor Company at destination'"
Aid AUS 218. Sheet revision date- 10-16-44. Lot no. F.

The other called:
Export K.D Checking Sheet for Unit 1 K.D Tool Kit Australia. Lot No F. Sheet Revision date 10-16-44. Plant No. C39Q-17001-D.


Whats on both of them appears to be the same as in chris's photo. Does anyone know anything about these sheets?

I dont have a cmp, but im sure ive walked past countless tools here in oz at swapmeets/flea markets unknowing! The list i have is great, but it doesnt have the specific details i/we need.

Thanks

Ian.

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Ian Fawbert
Hi guys,

Is there a list of markings that we should look out for on tools- detailing manufacturers, sizes, industry markings etc?

Thanks

Ian.

Ian, you should grab anything with an arrow surrounded by a C, indicating Canadian. Specifically, you should get any any Ford tools with part numbers starting with a C, eg CxxQ-xxxxx. Ignore anything with a script F, as that's only for Jeeps , although some CMP bits will have a script "Ford"

[Tony Smith]

And following on from the oil can I pictured above, what is that oil can in the Black and White pic above? Is it a 1 Quart size? It seems to be half as tall as the Petrol can. I have a 1 Gallon Oil can and is the same height as a 2 Gallon Petrol can. In the parts book it lists a 1 Gallon oil can, but also a 1 Quart size with 1940 model trucks, the part number not being replaced when stocks are deleted. i guess that would make it a fairly rare item today?
My oil can has the word "Oil" on one side and the other has the Letters "LF" in a circle, which seems to have been painted over with an "X". What could this mean? Lubricant, Fine? Lighter Fluid?

[Rob Fast]

Broad C Arrow marked

[Rob Fast]

1943 marked

[Rob Fast]

WV 43 marked

[Jon Skagfeld]

Rob:

That's properly known as a Pick Axe, supplemented by a Handle, Pick Axe, more commonly used to beat away Ford CMP guys who attempt to raid Chev CMP guys stuff.

[Max Hedges]

A few bits and pices l have picked up over the years

[Max Hedges]

A jack that me and Russell almost had a blue over, due to my size l won

[Mark Sierant]

For those of you dreaming of tools and rare finds in a dissused shed ALWAYS check your find before inviting friends around fo a looksee.

Once Bitten Twice Shy as they say.

PS I think I am over it now

[Rob Fast]

bulb box

folding wire cutter

trouble light

saw

[Tony Smith]

Rob, I'm enjoying the backgrounds to your pics as much as the tools in the pics!

[Rob Fast]

No date or Broad C, found today! What is it doing in Canada? 2 gallon marked Valor on bottom.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Rob

Can you post some side and bottom views...... definetely a keeper. Same early lettering as the GSW 1940 cans but built differentely.

On the funnel.... it seems that two different models are available.

One has a central spout the other as a offset spout... for the UC I believe.... BUT... the offset one has a brass screw type fitting on it..... why??? surely you cannot screw (pardon the expression ) anything if it is offset to fit the UC gas tank..... I also have one of those offset thingie with the brass attachment and can't explain why it is built that way......

I will say they do travel well.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Max

Being an official flea market hound.... how to you ID these adjustable wrenches and box wrenches.... any C broad arrow... or anything else..... I have a box full of boxed and curved handles wrenches but nothing I can attribute to CMP.....

Bob C

[Lynn Eades]

Can anyone post a good pic or two of the Canadian carrier track jack?
Thanks in advance.

[rob love]

"One has a central spout the other as a offset spout... for the UC I believe.... BUT... the offset one has a brass screw type fitting on it..... why??? surely you cannot screw (pardon the expression ) anything if it is offset to fit the UC gas tank..... I also have one of those offset thingie with the brass attachment and can't explain why it is built that way."

The screw attachment was to put the flexible spout ( horsecock) onto the funnel. No reason why this wouldn't work on an offset funnel.

[Max Hedges]

Neither of there have any markings that l can find. Usually they hav the DD with the borard arrow between the D's. One of our jacks has these markings on it.

Max

[Bob Carriere]

I am going to print copies of the various tools and carry as an ID source on my many flea market visits.... some of that massive/heavy stuff seems to hang around for years and are usually in a cardboard box under the table awaiting discovery....

Thanks for your help.

Bob C.

[Tony Smith]

Tyre pump, socket for front hub nut/ sump drain plug (cast), socket for rear hub nut (tube), handle for both sockets.

[Keith Webb]

Not quite a tool, but part of the equipment of Australian gun tractors, the holdfast kit. The two large parts were stored at the rear of the No9 gun tractors behind the spare tyre on the rear right of the vehicle, while I assume the pegs were carried in the narrow box behind the crew seat.
The whole kit is very heavy.

This set belongs to another collector... does it look familiar to anyone?

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Thanks again Max.
Bob

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Not quite a tool, but part of the equipment of Australian gun tractors, the holdfast kit. The two large parts were stored at the rear of the No9 gun tractors behind the spare tyre on the rear right of the vehicle, while I assume the pegs were carried in the narrow box behind the crew seat.
The whole kit is very heavy.

This set belongs to another collector... does it look familiar to anyone?

Keith:

Those pins at the top of your picture look to be exactly the same pattern as in current use in the Canadian Forces.

They measure 20" long and are marked "SLATER" just below the eye.

They are used for anchoring the arch frames of modular tentage.

[Bill Mulholland]

Keith; As a "recy mech"(towie) of many years experience, what is pictured are ground anchors and pins. Plates may be coupled together by the "D" shackles at each end. Each plate when pinned will support a load of 7 tons pull. Used for anchoring snatch blocks, or recovery vehicles during a pull. I have them as part of the kit on my Diamond T. When pins are properly driven into the ground, especially clay, you need a bloody wrecker to pull them out.
Cheers, Bill

[Keith Webb]

Thanks for the info, Jon and Bill

I'll have a look at the pins to see what markings are there tomorrow.

I suppose "holdfast" was the local name given to them - it's used on the drawings for the gun tractor.

[Stefan Leegwater]

black out shields, not excactly a tool, but nice to keep in the truck!!

Cheers,

Stefan Leegwater

[Stefan Leegwater]

water bucket C broad arrow, made in Ottawa, 1942

Cheers,

Stefan Leegwater