Info Need re 20" CMP Rims

[cletrac (RIP)]

Those are regular 3 ton wheels for duals. Has the rear end been changed or just the hubs? I got an email from him too but I only have the one C15A. If it was a Ford I'd have lots of parts.

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by cletrac

Those are regular 3 ton wheels for duals. Has the rear end been changed or just the hubs? I got an email from him too but I only have the one C15A. If it was a Ford I'd have lots of parts.

The hubs don't need changing, 8 stud Bedford rims are the same paten as CMP.

[Bob Carriere]

Phil

Ask how many bolts he has on the steering arm attached to the front axle egg cup...... has he got some funny C15a with the 6 bolts of the C60 instead of the 4 bolts of a C15a....? I can't understand how just the drums/brake could be switched without changing the whole axle.

How about the UK guy who is importing all the CMP parts from Brasil.... surely he would have some local Brasilian contacts to share with a local fellow. Sure would be cheaper to source in Brasil than ship from NA or Europe.

More pictures might be informative....was the wheel modification done while in Brasilian service??? maybe a CMP cab 22?????

Cheers

[Ian McColl]

I can't be 100% certain from the photo; however, the brake drums appear to be the smaller C15A drums vs. C60 based on the clearance to the wheel and the width of the drum. As a result the owner would have the option of running 16" or 20" wheels depending on their preference. It would appear that someone opted to utilize different wheels at some point in the trucks history. Other than the wheels everything else looks stock to me.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Guys

Yes, sure it is the same fellow looks like he has the basis for a restoration. Part of the problem of course is communication, as I don't have any language skills in anything other than English we are going back and forth one question at a time.

Starting with wheels and axles, he is currently looking at having some rims fabricated which is the reason looking to see if any body has drawings. Failing that does anybody have rims with out tires mounted to measure the key dimensions?

To the issue of opening the odd emails, because of my website, over the years I have gotten CMP questions from all over the world. First I have some very good security screening on my email. With that in mine l read them all and try to respond with information if I can. I look at it as PAYING IT FORWARD for all the people who took time to respond to letters asking questions about and HUPs 37 years ago.

Cheers Phil

[JoãoBoscoBarbosa]

Hi, friends.

I undestand who in my truck have a wheel to rear 2 wheel and my C-15A used the mechanical to C-60? Then that use wheel? 16" or 20", because in my Shop manual use 16", But in Brazilian army the CMP C-15A was winch!

Thanks.
João Bosco Barbosa
1944 - Chevy C-15A, Cab 13

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Joao

Glad to see you on MLU now you can post your questions directly and share your project with every one.

Cheers Phil

[Bob Carriere]

Ola

Looks like a C15a with possibly a transplanted 2 speed T case and winch.

Front axles are the small ones from a C15a..... quite restorable if he can find the part within South America...... shipping would be very expensive otherwise.

Cheers

[maple_leaf_eh]

Welcome! Bem-vindo! (I cheated and used Google Translate. I don't know Portuguese.

The members of this forum live all over the world, and share a tremendous knowledge of certain types of vehicles. If you ask politely, they will do their best to help.

Terry in Ottawa, Canada
minus 12 with snow forecasted overnight

[JoãoBoscoBarbosa]

Bob,

Yes my CMP have two speed in Transfer box, but not winch. The front wheel is original to C-60 and used in C15A? Because if yes I need buy only two wheel but not four wheel 16". correcty?

And I need know about the engine color, gray or black? The chevrolet truck G503 is gray but I see the CMP in Black