C60 cwt Signals CZMk IV

Alex van de Wetering · #1 04-09-14, 11:09

Lovely work Gordon; very nice. So, what have you done lighting wise? I see the original lights at the rear, and two modern lights added to the chassis rails. And two small LED (?) indicators on the front bumper?

I have no idea what Dektred looks like, but I think your solution of a coating combined with sand is very clever. I see the truck also still has the Original ceiling lights!

Original mirrors seem very hard to find these days and the repro ones are becoming more expensive by the day. I have seen a lot of people using the cheaper "interior mirrors" (at least that;s how the classic car parts dealers call them) , but I have to say your John Deere solution is also a very good alternative....slightly larger than the Original mirrors, but still a similar look.

Alex

Ganmain Tony · #2 04-09-14, 12:01

Looking terrific Gordon, a superb restoration - does the old girl stop as well as go?

I do love the look of the later round instrument dash.

Lovely looking variant and very practical back for throwing a swag in and camping the night.

Harry Moon · #3 05-09-14, 05:00

The transmission would be exactly the same C15 or C60

Greg · #4 06-09-14, 18:14

Hi Gordon,

The truck is looking great. I am really glad that it went to a good home as I did not have the time to do it. I did not want to see it rust away.

Cheers,
Greg

rob love · #5 06-09-14, 18:40

It takes a special person to save one of the big ones. Between the large size, the fuel consumption, and the lack of speed and power, you really have to love them.

In the end, the large ones seem to find their way into the museums.

Great job Gordon.

Ed Storey · #6 06-09-14, 20:59

Gordon:

That CMP is very nice, great work.

ED

Phil Waterman · #7 06-09-14, 21:16

Hi All

Agree with Rob about the fuel economy, but of the three CMP I have the C60S with the radio box is the best riding and fastest of the lot. Even when it had it's original 216 engine it would move down the road at an indicated 50 MPH which is closer to 60 MPH because of the 11:00x20 tires. With the original engine we would kid that it would do 0-60 in 12 minutes on the flat. If I have a long run I take the big truck over the HUP or Pat 12 C60L cargo.

Hope that you find yours nice to drives and rides as nicely Gordan. Yes you do have to enjoy driving a big truck, but I really enjoy it. With the screen doors, screens on windows, and the insulation in the walls on the box should make the truck a good camping truck for events, add the shower and toilet and you are living in comfort.

I will be curious to hear what your truck ends up weighing, and what is your overall height? Two figures that I remember on mine 10,000 lbs. and 10'6" which are important to remember. While out on club convoys over the years we have arrived at bridges that I couldn't drive across or in the case of one Covered Bridge could not fit through.

Right now my Pattern 12 C60L has an indicated top end of 30 MPH. Truck accelerates nicely to 30 MPH and the needle doesn't go any higher even though truck keeps accelerating.

Looking forward to hear how the truck goes as it breaks in.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers Phil

Gordon Yeo · #8 07-09-14, 17:28

Alex

I have managed to find enough original lights to have the "proper" lights mounted on the truck. Harry Moon had very kindly sent me the information on the LED lights he had used on his restoration. The LED bulbs fit into the original light fittings and are very powerful. White for the convoy light and side lights,red for the tail/ brake lights

With the van body on the truck rear visibility is nil and I wanted to have signal lights for safety in todays traffic conditions. What I didn't want was a light system permanently mounted. What I did was get a trailer light package that has the wiring and lights for the trailer and wiring connection for the towing vehicle. I put the trailer wire harness in the truck frame, my front signal light fixtures are glued to magnets and can be mounted on the front of the bumper when on the road and hidden on the reverse side. The tail/ signal lights are on the towing vehicle harness and can be unbolted, unplugged and removed when at a show.

Gordon Yeo · #9 07-09-14, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob love

It takes a special person to save one of the big ones. Between the large size, the fuel consumption, and the lack of speed and power, you really have to love them.

In the end, the large ones seem to find their way into the museums.

Great job Gordon.

Rob

You and I are both fortunate in having the room and resources to accumulate and restore the big trucks. It would be a shame to see them slip away. Early days but, there might be a chance for paint to come your way.

Gord

Gordon Yeo · #10 07-09-14, 18:28

Here is a picture of the original, verses John Deere tractor mirror size. The original mirror measures 2 3/4 " x 5 5/8 " ( 7cm x 14cm) the tractor mirror measures 3 1/2 " x 7 1/2 " ( 9cm x 19 cm). The tractor mirror is a convex glass and I think it has even more curve than the original. With the van body on the C60 the larger and more convex glass give better vision down the passenger side of the vehicle.

Gordon Yeo · #11 07-09-14, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Looking terrific Gordon, a superb restoration - does the old girl stop as well as go?

I do love the look of the later round instrument dash.

Lovely looking variant and very practical back for throwing a swag in and camping the night.

Tony

The truck stops very well, it would seem the booster is working as it should. I'm not as convinced about the van body being "very practical", your truck with a cargo tray is far easier to see around and behind. Once you get your sides and tail gate sorted, some tarp bows and a canvas, you will be set up very nicely.