Early Pattern 11 Chev 4x2 ??

[Mike K]

These early production CMP's have fixed rear vision mirror arms which are often broken off, the arms are something like a steel casting and are tapered .

A few cab 12 Chev 4x2 15cwt have turned up here in Victoria, used to be one in Ryan's yard on New Dookie road, Shepparton, another example was residing down at Geelong- that vehicle was bought by Malcolm D. and there was another one over at Boisdale in Gippsland that was offered to me . These 15cwt trucks look more balanced in appearance compared to the 8cwt with their little 13" rims.

The Ford version has turned up too, was one over in the Western district at Edenhope I could have bought.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Mike

Yes those arms were stiff cast steel I believe subject to bending and braking.

....and I have seen 3 different lenght...possibly some long ones for the Chev gun tractor with the weird seating arrangement....... I even have a pair cast in brass...

Later a special small cast iron device was created to install the flexibile arm of the cab 13 model..... it actually bolts to the same two bolts of the windshield support bracket. I believe that the adaptor came with the cab 12.......

Cheers

[Paul Singleton]

Hi Bob, is that my old cab 11 that you are referring to? I’m glad it’s providing information on the build differences of early trucks and probably causing more questions for discussion.
Thanks.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Paul

It is the very same and providing us at the barn with a learning opportunity as it seems very complete...... and the 01189 serial number makes it early but it has the vents, and rubber trimming around the bonnet opening...... and the remain of that strange mid dash light..... can't recall seeing such a light in its complete new condition...... all that is there is the socket and the remains of a small bulb......

Small world...

[Paul Singleton]

Here’s a couple that would probably suffice if you’re interested.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/354324941056

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/155107314926

[Paul Singleton]

Here is a picture of the early c-15 Bob is referring to.

[rob love]

Here is a shot of an early data plate I have kicking around. I don't even know where I got it from, but it's close to the one Paul shows. If someone needs it, I don't have chevs in my yard (environmental concerns...they leak so much damn oil) so it's available to someone who needs it.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

These early production CMP's have fixed rear vision mirror arms which are often broken off, the arms are something like a steel casting and are tapered .

A few cab 12 Chev 4x2 15cwt have turned up here in Victoria, used to be one in Ryan's yard on New Dookie road, Shepparton, another example was residing down at Geelong- that vehicle was bought by Malcolm D. and there was another one over at Boisdale in Gippsland that was offered to me . These 15cwt trucks look more balanced in appearance compared to the 8cwt with their little 13" rims.

The Ford version has turned up too, was one over in the Western district at Edenhope I could have bought.

This looks like another cab 12 C15 in Australia ?