1940 Chev C15, Cab 11 restoration in Holland

Ganmain Tony · #1 02-03-10, 22:30

Very, very neat work Jap

I reckon there is a real talent in being able to make modifications look like original.

You've certainly done that

Great effort

Phil Waterman · #2 03-03-10, 16:55

First very neat work, but before you go much further be sure to mount the exhaust pipe and check for clearance. If your exhaust header pipe is the one that curves forward then back you should be fine. You may also find that you need to put a heat shield on your rubber lines.

The air flow is very restricted in the Pattern 11 and 12 Chevys and the passenger side engine cover is very tight to the exhaust manifold. The result is when the truck is run at load it gets real hot in this area.

I've got to find the link but there was an earlier thread about the later location of the military filters which was at the rear of the engine above the intake and exhaust not a convenient location for the Pattern 11 or 12.

Also I'll dig out some photos of the clearance issues on my Pat 12 C60L. The original filter location is in the left hand frame rail on it's side a really nasty place to drain clean and replace. Plus the oil lines run close to the exhaust.

Cheers Phil

jaap de wit · #3 03-03-10, 22:32

thanks phil for the info on the filter.
I think that to place the filter at the back of the intake manifold will not fit because the engine panel (speedo gauge) is to cloose to the engine so the filter will not fit I think. and I see the picture of the filter place on it's side in the frame rail, but I don't like that overthere.
the oillines are about 5 inches clear of the exhaust pipe, but a heat shield is not a bad thing I think, thanks phil.
so I hope the filter is not getting to hot on this place I will keep an eye on it.
thanks jaap

Phil Waterman · #4 04-03-10, 01:34

From the pictures it looks like you had already check the exhaust pipe clearance. Very good detail work it is a lot easier to work these things out before the entire body is mounted.

Is your exhaust new or a good used one? Is there a source for Chevy pipes in your neck of the woods?

Enjoy watching the progress.

Cheers Phil

Bob Carriere · #5 04-03-10, 04:49

First set of pcitures is the original insyallation for a cab 13.... of course they have the extra room under the enigne cover to allow for that....

Pictures of cab 11/12 set up coming next....

Boob

Bob Carriere · #6 04-03-10, 04:58

These pictures show the actual location on a HUP frame which by coincidence is the same as for a cab 11/12.

From my limited experience..... every cab 11 and cab 12 that I have acquired and worked on NEVER had an oil filter installed....even retro fitted. Remember these are trucks that probably never left Canada and were never retrofitted with oil filters in field workshops.... probably giving priority for front line use. Similarly most cab 11 in Canada do not even have the bolt holes drilled in the frame for the fuel filter....which is located on the opposite side under the driver's seat.

Any ways the HUP pictures clearly shows the ackward location inside the frame on the passenger side...... mechanics must have loved doing filter changes and getting an oil bath everytime....

Glad to see that my thousands of pictures are finally useful....

Boob

Bob Carriere · #7 04-03-10, 05:06

On the original installation... the oil lines have a reverse flare and are called ... not sure if I am correct.... a Weatherhead connection..... and they are next to impossible to find today...... which means that you have to fabricate your own junction brass block as the original will ONLY accept the reverse flare tip on the hose.

If any one can share more information on these weird old style design please chip in...

Boob