Where to find CMPs?

[David DeWeese]

Hi Don,
If you are hell-bent on making a CMP run on modern components, then so be it.
Factors to consider are width and compatability:
The width of CMP trucks is narrow compared to trucks of today's standards. This translates from axle width down to spring mount width, which then becomes a real problem.
Take a tape measure to a modern truck running gear and compare it to a CMP and tell us what you find and what you think will fit....
Compatability-wise, nothing will fit past the mid 1960's that I have found. Talking about GM products here only as I don't know squat about Fords...
Here to help and not to hinder...
Thanks, David

[gary_bath_jr]

Hey Don

I am in the same boat as you, I am a computer guy for 10 years now, I have 2 CMP's that I want to restore to showroom condition and then take them out for a ride. I also can handle a ratchet and other tools however a welder is going to be interesting. I think a lot of guys here are trying to tell you that these trucks were made for offroad and not speed so the upgrades are thinking of making could be problamatic for you. If you do get the upgrades in and the truck runs for you then I think that is great, as you say another truck saved from the wrecker and the rust, I personally would rather see the truck running than rusting or flattened.

Good luck on your restoration and remember to post plenty of pics as we all would like to see the progress even if some are against your plans. If you need any pams or whatnot let me know.

Gary

[Marauder_Pilot]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Compatability-wise, nothing will fit past the mid 1960's that I have found. Talking about GM products here only as I don't know squat about Fords...
Here to help and not to hinder...
Thanks, David

That's OK, upon further research I'm not going to try and shoehorn a modern engine in there, rather a '50s or '60s GM straight-6 of some variety with a hair more power and more readily available parts.

stovebolt, I'll look them up, thanks!