Info needed: TOOL BOX Chevrolet c15a no. 12

[Paul Edwards]

Thank you Gentlmen,

Mine didn't have any sign of reinforcing plates under the floor and floor bolts were pretty rusty, so no evidence that a plate had been removed.

The tool box is being fabricated as we speak, I'll post pictures once complete.

Here's another question then: What's the larger loop on the cargo box behind the hoop loop?


Cheers,


Paul

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Paul Edwards

Here's another question then: What's the larger loop on the cargo box behind the hoop loop?

If I undertand the question correctly, I believe you are looking at the double width loop just behind the single width loop. This is for storage of the two rearward hoops when not actually in place supporting the tarp. I'm not sure if they were strapped/tied together to reduce rattling.

[Paul Edwards]

Thanks Grant that makes sense.

Cheers,

Paul

[Bob Carriere]

In my opinion every production line modification/improvements on the cab 12 was a positive step in making the truck more practical and sturdier...

The geometry of the cab 11 is very weak.....without the doors...the cab is a box with no ends.... some Australian models tied a steel cable between the leading corners of the cab to the front grill....... the 1/2 inch plates were an improvements....so was the bar across the inside of the engine compartment....and the extra 5/8 of an inch space behind the back rest of the seat......... opening windshield...... water coolant expansion tank..... proper marking lights on the front fenders....... better fuel filler pipes...... what else am I forgetting....... a lot of these production line modifications were retro fitted to cab 11......

.....and the eventual cab 13 addressed even more issues...... like foot room.... padded round hatches to spare the ribs of observers.....

Cheers

[Lynn Eades]

what else am I forgetting.....
Bob, reflection from windscreen glass... Well you did ask.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

what else am I forgetting.....
Bob, reflection from windscreen glass... Well you did ask.

I was going to mention the alligator bonnet so you could actually see the petrol engine.

[Phil Waterman]

Not sure when the door hooks entered production on 11 and 12 Pattern but it sure does improve the air circulation in the cab running with the doors on the hook.


I've tried driving my Pat 12 with the doors held open on the hooks vs driving with the doors removed, with no top. I think the doors actually get more air on the driver and co-driver than with no door at all. Driving with the door off completely at 30 MPH is just scary even with seat belt.


Tried driving Pat 12 with side panels of the the nose removed and the doors on the hook and it felt like it was scooping the hot air from the engine into the cab. Same feeling driving without hood and the windshield open.



Cheers Phil