Chevrolet 1542 MCP

[Colin Alford]

Dave,

Here are some images from CMA-01.

1809572 is certainly the correct rear axle for a 1542X3, and it is also correct for 1531X8 and 1541X8.

Regards,
Colin

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Colin Alford

Here are some images from CMA-01.

1809572 is certainly the correct rear axle for a 1542X3, and it is also correct for 1531X8 and 1541X8.

Thanks for that Colin!

And the 1533X2 had a two-speed axle - have you seen this, Charlie?

[Charlie Down]

Hi Colin and Hanno,
That's a brilliant piece of information, clears up one of the main controversies of the 1533X2 over the years.

Slowly filling the gaps in the specification. Only need to find the bumper brackets and the fuel tank cover for the CMP seats (most LRDG trucks had a metal cover on the fuel tank that raised the rear of the fuel tank frame to allow 2 CMP seats to be fitted, possibly because supplies of bench seats ran out?).

Thank you again. Charlie

[Dave Ashby]

Hi Charlie, I’ll be up the workshop this week so will get the bumper bracket details you’re after with some accompanying photos.
Dave

[Charlie Down]

Hi Dave,
Sorry to hassle you, but have you had a chance to take the photographs of the bumper brackets and support rods yet? Any dimensions would be great too. Its one of the last pieces of information that I need to finally come up with a accurate description / specification of the 1533x2 truck and its also a very new bit of information, to me anyway!

Charlie

[Dave Ashby]

Hi Charlie, pm sent.
Cheers,
Dave

[Charlie Down]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for for getting the info, unfortunately my PM box is empty.
Cheers

Charlie

[Dave Ashby]

Originally Posted by Colin Alford

Dave,

Here are some images from CMA-01.

1809572 is certainly the correct rear axle for a 1542X3, and it is also correct for 1531X8 and 1541X8.

Regards,
Colin

That’s some very useful info Colin, thank you for posting. Little by little the puzzle pieces fit together!

Cheers,
Dave

[Charlie Down]

Dave ,
That would be great, I can't find anything about them anywhere. I've got period photos that confirm the rough shape, but no details of how they look at the chassis end or what format/shape/design they are where they connect to the bumper. I imagine there's a front plate on the bracket, but how wide, what support/bracing it has, how many holes, are all unknown. Likewise the support rod system, and how that attaches to the bracket, the size and shape of the holes in the panel below the grill, (or maybe in the fenders), and whether the support rods are straight or angle into the mounting brackets.
Thanks for your help!