Stan Reynolds Snow Machine

[Dennis Cardy]

Hello Hanno,

I only met Stan once, but I sure heard a lot about him. Although the sign says there were things for sale, those expecting a bargain were due for a nasty surprise.
The size of the collection was truly extraordinary. I shot 5 rolls of film and barely touched the surface. He was truly a gentleman, once he was satisfied you were genuine.
I don't know the exact size of the space "inside the wire", but it covered acres. My photo's only show some corners of it.

Rows and rows of CMP's. Lots of aircraft stuff. If you look closely, you can see several T-33's. One of which..RCAF 133089..has been cosmetically restored, and is now on display.

In the background is a DC-3, a Loadstar?, and several others.

I think it's safe to say, he was a collector, not a seller. More or less, leaving the restoration to others.

Please remember these shot's were taken in July 1991.
As far as what's happening today, perhaps some of our Alberta members, could provide an update.

[Wayne Hingley]

Some of the CMP's went to another collector in Alberta. http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ighlight=bauer

[rob love]

I believe a number of pieces went to the Alberta Reynolds-Wetaskiwin museum when they set that up. A few months ago, they were rationalizing a lot of their military collection and offering them for re-distribution.

[Dennis Cardy]

Rob Love.
That's interesting.
Good to see there is a plan in place, and the collection is not being randomly scattered to the four-winds, as so often happens.

[Dave Schindel]

kind of sad to see it all rotting away outside instead of being restored by someone who would look after it.

[Dennis Cardy]

Dave Schindel,
I understand what you are saying. For my 2 cents, I would say it was better to be acquired by Stan, rather then facing a very uncertain future in a farmers back forty.

I think for him, it was important to save as much as he could, while he could.
And, to be honest, much has been restored. Especially on the tractor side.

[Dennis Cardy]

Among the many trucks was this one.
Obviously a CMP...sorta kinda. Was puzzled by it.
With the help of a knowledgable friend, found out it was one of 50 or so Pilot models.
Built by Ford around Sept 1939.
The start of the CMP line.

Unique lift-up hood cover.
Left hand drive, Flathead V8, and standard commercial instrument panel.

The rough wooden board seat is obviously not original
But if you look closely, it's sitting on a formed metal base, which perhaps could be original.??

There is one in the War Museum.
One on Vancouver Island, and one at CFB Shilo.

This particular one went to a Mr. Arlon Bauer, north of Calgary.

Can anyone provide a update about these unique CMP's.. Especially Arlon's..?

[Dennis Cardy]

Wayne Hingley,
Thanks, a nice update.
A lot of the stuff outside was in poor condition.
The better pieces were inside the hanger.

Here's some of the Gun Tractor that was mentioned.
I'm particularly interested in Quads.
From what was mentioned, I guess a substitute frame would be required for restoration..?