Heads Up: CMPs for sale in United Kingdom

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Garage clearance of mainly WW2 CMP Chevrolet parts

Chevrolet 216 engine, block rebored, face ground, crank ground, new conrods, new camshaft, new crank gear, new ring gear, new clutch spring and centre plate, new sump and gaskets, all fitted to a stand for the engine. The work was carried out by Rex Ward of Sulham, Reading at a total cost of approximately £1,800 in Sept 2001.
The engine can be seen running on the starter motor. Best offer secures.

Secondhand petrol tank, £30
Petrol tank supports, £10 each
Windscreen surround, old pattern, £30
Inner tubes - 9 x 13, £10 each
New old stock headlights for Chevrolet with blackout fittings, £75 the pair
Chevrolet clutch pressure plate, £65
Jeep parts list, £30

Chevrolet bonnet catches, £30 each
Wheel, nut, socket, original equipment
Bumper, nudge bar and towing eyes, £100
Nuts, bolts, washers, etc of various sizes, World War II stock, offers.
Tools, incl 24" Stillson wrench, wheeled nut box spanners and similar large tools, again, offers

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Alex pointed this one out in the thread LAAT Wanted, but the ad seems to be taken down:

It figures, the F60S LAAT was sold to forum member Ben Rippingham.

H.

[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]

A C60L with Perkins diesel engine:
Chevrolet CMP 4X4 WW 2 Truck. Item number: 280205826673

Chevrolet CMP 4x4 1942 ?. This Truck Needs Total Restoration ( But Not For The Faint Hearted ) or would be useful for spares . Also it is fitted with a Perkins P6 Diesel Engine. I Do Not Have The Original Petrol Engine.

There is a Old Type Log Book, (V5). Reg No. LPH 302, date of first registration is 1947 when it was sold in Auction after the war. The wheels fitted on the truck at the moment are not the correct ones, The Correct ones are on a pallet shown in the pictures.

As far as i can work out the truck is about 1942.

Please Phone 01264 323629 or mail me if you have any questions. Thanks John.

Please Note. This is Cash On Collection

[Hanno Spoelstra]

From MVT's GreenSheet:

1943 FORD CMP F15 13 CAB.
Ex 20mm Polson gun truck. Now with 'E' type wireless house.
Unfinished restoration. V8 engine runs well £2000 ono.
Sean Walsh 0208 898 8156 (Middx)

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

From MVT's GreenSheet:

Hanno,

I am certain that one has now gone to a new home. Cannot reveal new owner yet, but has had a CMP before

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

I am certain that one has now gone to a new home. Cannot reveal new owner yet, but has had a CMP before

Richard, good to hear that. I hope you make sure the new owner joins us here!

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

C60L with Perkins diesel engine:
Chevrolet CMP 4X4 WW 2 Truck. Item number: 280205826673

Sold for £350.00 to "amacck".

H.

[luke stone]

im already here hano.me and dad bought the f15 polsten as we already have most of 20mm mount and rear body.the v8 runs a treat too

luke

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by luke stone

me and dad bought the f15 polsten as we already have most of 20mm mount and rear body

Hi Luke, great to hear that! Your dad told me he had sourced those parts, so I was wondering already if you guys bought this truck. Looking forward to see the end result!

Cheers,
Hanno

[Alex van de Wetering]

It figures, the F60S LAAT was sold to forum member Ben Rippingham.

Don't know what happened, but it seems to be on the market again.

1945 Ford F60S LAAT
Totally complete and original but requiring restoration, £1500.
Cheryl Bailey 07799 113016

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

With that one added, the list of C15A with Canadian Top & Body bodies is probably:

2844419324 ENGINE # WR3,840,943 S/M 2564 JULY 16 1942
2844419447 ENGINE # WR3,840,887
2844419639
2844419686
2844419763
2844419910
2844420433
2844420436 JULY 29 1942
2844420692
2844421984
2844422010
2844422141 ENGINE NO: WR3,842,517 [CENSUS NO: Z4924958]

[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.

[25pdr]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

First CMP in the arena?



source: http://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk


The first event pictures are posted on the War and Peace show website. Arrgghh, i can't make it this year either...

Alex

Now on eBay..... http://k2b-bulk.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...e=STRK:ME:LNLK

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by 25pdr

Now on eBay..... http://k2b-bulk.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...e=STRK:ME:LNLK

25-pdr, your link does not work. Can you please post the Item Number?

Thanks,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by 25pdr

Now on eBay..... http://k2b-bulk.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...e=STRK:ME:LNLK

Have not found the auction, but saw on HMVF the CGT sold to a new owner in Hungary.

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]

From MilWeb:

1943 Ford F15 CMP G5
Taxed with v5, Ford v8 engine, fully restored, runs and drives.
£7500 ono.
01204 702840 or 07970 792350
Chris Allsop
26 September '08

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by 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

See warandpeaceshow.co.uk for some added pictures:

WWII Ford Quad for full restoration
Complete with original V8 engine and gear box. All front complicated steel work in good condition. Rest of body work is mostly flat sheet steel. Very easy to fabricate. Winch still in tact and rear tow bar and spring. Rare vehicle in this guise. In need of saving.
Price: £2500
Contact: Rex Cadman
Email: rex@warandpeace.uk.com

A sorry sight, I hope it gets saved!

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Another F15 on MilWeb:

Canadian Ford F15 and Trailer
Both in good condition, with spares for engine, a set of "sand" tyres and a soft top cab frame. Price is £7750.
07797 715 748
Richard le Broc
06 January '09

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad from MilWeb:

Canadian Chevrolet Parts
Final garage clearance of Canadian Chevrolet Parts - large selection.
SEE WEBVERT FOR FULL DETAILS
01438 714031
John Patman 11 January '09

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Re-advertised on MilWeb. See Unique 1943 Canadian Ford F15(AA) for more info and pics.

Ford F15AA 15 cwt truck
1943. Fitted with 20mm Polsten AA gun, beautifully restored show winner, unique collectors vehicle, only one complete with manuals, gun tools, manuals, spares etc. Painted in D-Day markings 15th LAA Regiment. Serious enquiries only please. Hampshire.
01329 833619
14 January '09

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ad from Milweb, Chevrolet CHU441.M WIRE 1, Order LV 1697, Nov.10 1943:

1943 Canadian Chevy vehicle
Heavy Utility, Wireless. Unfinished restoration project.
SEE WEBVERT FOR FULL DETAILS
07515 850967
27 January '09
Donna Osborne

Seems like much of the body has been reconstructed.

[scale-modeller]

Helo everybody,
Came across this webvert hope you can use it.
( wish I could , that would mean I owned one.... )

http://www.milweb.net/webverts/45676/

[Alex van de Wetering]

Chevrolet C8 for sale on Milweb:

Chevrolet C8 1941 number 11 cab
Nice rare vehicle for someone who wants a practical vehicle thats not a jeep. 20mpg comfortable to drive, long MoT tax exempt £8500.
07946 030675