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29-10-09, 23:51
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Bob I finally understand !
Bob , Are you single handed aiming to collect all the CMP trucks ever built and that were issued in Canada or shipped over seas then returned at the end of hostilities?
I thought maybe it was a new Green initiative  , Return them to the plant that built them for End of life recycling, Quite a task but if you carry on collecting them at the current rate of two at a time, Should all be done by the end of 3009, maybe 3010 provided the local traffic police dont get you for overloading or carrying hazardous waste without a licence, [Hazard to your wallet maybe]. Your tow truck should carry a ledgend THE GRIME REAPER, [Yes you read it right GRIME]Have you ever considered restoring a CMP semi and have a nice long deck put on the trailer? collect 4 or more at a time,this should see you finished collecting maybe a 1/4 of a century sooner! On the bright side you are doing a wonderful job with all the CMPS that you are saving from the scrappie and of course I watch with interest the HUP restorations as they are such nice vehicles. Very practical in size and with the climate up in the northern hemisphere practical in summer and winter. Regards to all "Barn wallahs" Stephen  
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30-10-09, 00:32
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30-10-09, 01:20
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Have you notice how many people view this thread?
Hi Bob, Grant, Richard, et al
Have you guys noticed how many views this thread has. Get a couple more viewers and you could have your own reality TV program, but what would you call it: Red Green, no that one has been used CMPS gone wild CMP busters Just kidding but we really need to look in to a web cam for the barn, which would more interesting that most of what is on TV normally. Cheers Phil
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Phil Waterman `41 C60L Pattern 12 `42 C60S Radio Pattern 13 `45 HUP http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/ New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com
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30-10-09, 03:44
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Some Other Suggestions
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The Three Stooges - appropo at 2:30 any given morning; Road Warriors - pity no Aussies kicking around Hammond; The Transporters - no explanation required; The Transformers - my son's input; and Gawddammed Rotters - as were are known by the competition....
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RHC Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$?
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30-10-09, 03:59
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Interesting Engine Markings
Here are the markings found on the HUP Haul engine:
 I've seen only a few inline sixes in the past seven years, but this is the first one I've seen with the GM48 marking...
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30-10-09, 04:53
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To follow up on the thread on engine ID in Softskin....
Hi Rob......
David has nicely clarified the ID of your last block..... a 1948 - 50 216 engine... so the GM 48 is very appropriate...... wonder what David can say about the specific X engine serial number.... TYhis site is a wealth of imformation. Now for the lighter side..... I really like the "GRIME REAPER"...... You guys have to realize that there are 3 of us sickies that are collecting so the hauls are usually shared..... however lately most has been HUP related... Now to help the failing memories.... we are.... Rob .... who is HUPping everything he can find..... working towards every model year of the HUP/W starting with the prototype. Bob... that would be me.... who stubbornly pursues the cab 11 / 12 series even though I can hardly fit in them..... ..and Grant..... we always wanted a government grant..... who focuses on the cab 13 series.... namely the cab 13 radio van and cab 13 tipper..... So stop calling us Richard... Garry ... Doug..... and particularly Louise !!!! I consider myself very lucky to be part of the trio...... the synergy of the group is something to behold..... working alone in the barn is never as much fun as tripping over or helping one another on a weekend. I just wish some of the other MLU members were closer to Ottawa to join us in our crazy venture to corner the CMP market. If we can ever be of any assistance with parts or a hands on visit you need only to ask. It's fun to be insane !!! Boob
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30-10-09, 05:06
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Can I be Frank with You?
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I am sure we got called worse on the last trip with the headlights pointing slightly upwards... As for the Grime Reaper - I'm no fan of that title - reap = death. We breathe new life into these trucks. And to call them Grime, well, that just rankles this CMP lover, but I see the humour... It has been said that one need not be insane to be in this hobby, but our example shows that it surely helps. Just so our readers don't get the wrong idea, the Summer of the HUP was a well-executed campaign that took advantage of local knowledge, exploitation of opportunities that could not be overlooked, and deep pockets. I have been fortunate in my misfortune - that is to say, with me being between contracts, I've had the time to do recces, meet folk and more importantly do the recoveries with Bob and Grant (who are employed). But all parties end - economics will dictate that I go back to work and once again, I will live the lament that I post at the end of each of these missives. That is not to say that there is not room for one more...
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RHC Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$? Last edited by RHClarke; 30-10-09 at 05:14.
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