C60 cwt Signals CZMk IV

Gordon Yeo · #1 18-01-14, 20:36

Thing have been moving along on the truck. The oil seals came this week and two of us man handled the axle assemblies back into the axle housings with out any trouble. I can now finish the front brake lines and shoes. The brake booster is all back in place and ready too test. We set the cab base back on, after the axles were in place. So now it's on to the wiring harness and get the engine ready too start up.
It's the middle of January, spring will start to loom up sooner than we think. I need to have most of this project done by April 18, so there is an imperative.

Gordon Yeo · #2 29-01-14, 01:52

I have been getting thing put back onto the chassis and off the shop floor. Makes things look much tidier and less of a shambles. All the brakes and brake drums are back together and mounted. I mounted the tires ( thanks Rob ) on the rims yesterday and today and have them on the axles. Now I can push the chassis back away from the door and access the front of the cab and engine.

The next big push is to mount the wiring harness and the radiator. When that is done I'll start the engine and see how well it runs. If you notice the left gas tank is missing, it is away getting the fuel fill spout moved to the proper location and hope to have it back soon.

Gordon

Bob Carriere · #3 29-01-14, 04:01

...glad to see you still have firewood left.

So far this Winter I have burned more wood then usual......bitter cold and windy which tends to cool the house more.... approx 30% more... for the first time I may need to dip into the reserve firewood which is in cribs neatly cocconed from the snow.

Still minus 24C last night ...... spent 3 hours blowing snow around today in bright sunshine....... blow it here from there then wait for the wind to redistribute the stuff again.

....but Spring is coming.

Ooops power just went out......

Bob C signing off on batteries

Comox Air Force Museum · #4 29-01-14, 07:15

There's a company in London On. that makes the replacement decals for the switch plates. They did them up for our truck and can be seen here. Just scroll down through the photos and you'll find them.
Rob

http://www.canmilair.com/restoration%20gallery.htm

Gordon Yeo · #5 29-01-14, 13:35

Rob

Thanks for the tip about Canmilair as a source for the replacement dash plate decals. I'm only 50 miles both of London and militaria definitely is their passion.

Gord

Gunner · #6 09-02-14, 19:53

Hi Gord:

Amazing work you have done on the C60! I'm in awe of your skills as a restorer! She has clearly gone to a great home and is in the hands if someone who loves what he does!

You are in a unique position compared to most restorers as your truck has more known history than most. Working backwards; Greg traded some artefacts I needed in exchange for the truck, I got it in trade with the CWM for my Ram tanks, the CWM got it direct from the RCAF where it had been modified into the generator vehicle it was. The original "King's" Crown RCAF badges and the markings for the RCAF experimental establishment were still on it when I got it. I hope you managed to salvage some of the markings. It arrived from the CWM without an engine so I can't offer any hints as to where the engine bay bits may be. All this to say I suspect that it may have been issued new to the RCAF experimental estahlishment here in Ottawa and never left 'home', hence the low milage.

Good luck with your ongoing restoration... I hope I can, like Jon Skagfield, visit one day and drive it! Better yet, maybe we can talk you into bringing it back to Ottawa someday for a big parade or similar event!

Ubique and Arte et Marte!

Mike

Gordon Yeo · #7 10-02-14, 00:06

The truck is plodding alone slowly, I have run the engine and have a to do list. I sent an e-mail to Canmilair about the dash decals and never received a reply, just as well, I have several sets coming from a friend. My carburetor was rubbish and my usual parts supplier got me a remanufactured carb, on the counter the next day, for less CDN$ than Chevsoftheforties wanted USA$ at their counter. Shop local!

Gunner
If some information I have received about the truck comes through , then I had better do the old girl proud, it might be very special. As to the unit badges, there wasn't much to save, picture below. If you want to come for a visit your very welcome, as too it going back up to Ottawa, not on my dime. I am in a unique position with this truck, it hasn't been butchered, bubbafied and beat to death by the general public. It is a joy to work on and very easy to restore.

Gord