MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Softskin Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 18-09-03, 20:31
Art Johnson
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default I D please

I saw this beast on the east side of Durham Rd. 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) between Tauton Rd. and #7 highway can anyone identify it.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/70409/cmp4.jpg
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 18-09-03, 22:35
Keith Webb's Avatar
Keith Webb Keith Webb is offline
Film maker, CMP addict
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HIGHTON VIC
Posts: 8,218
Default Looks like an advertising gimmick

AKA CMP cab 11/12 F15A, but the diffs aren't quite clear enough to tell the manufacturer.
Too good to waste in that role!
__________________
Film maker

42 FGT No8 (Aust) remains
42 FGT No9 (Aust)
42 F15
Keith Webb
Macleod, Victoria Australia
Also Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianmilitarypattern
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 18-09-03, 23:25
Bruce Parker (RIP) Bruce Parker (RIP) is offline
GM Fox I
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,606
Default Shocked

I was shocked to see this truck while passing by a few months ago. In a clearing right out of the blue. It's a 12 cab Chev 15 cwt in quite solid shape, the obvios conversions being modified 20" rims, a tube bumper and fenders in place of a box. The phone number is there for anyone interested. Maybe they will throw in the manaquin in fatigues on its roof.
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 18-09-03, 23:30
Keith Webb's Avatar
Keith Webb Keith Webb is offline
Film maker, CMP addict
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HIGHTON VIC
Posts: 8,218
Default Wheels

They look like 16" to me, Bruce...
But good to get a positive ID.
__________________
Film maker

42 FGT No8 (Aust) remains
42 FGT No9 (Aust)
42 F15
Keith Webb
Macleod, Victoria Australia
Also Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianmilitarypattern
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 18-09-03, 23:33
Brian Gough Brian Gough is offline
HUP guy
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 436
Default 12 Cab C15A - water truck (rare, very rare) on 20" wheels

Hi Art, Keith and Bruce

I don't believe this truck is as great as it appears in the photo but it is nice to see any CMP on public display.

I think got dragged out, given a quick camo paint job, 20" wheels and made into the display in support of the US and the war on terrorism after Sept 11, 2001.

Brian
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 19-09-03, 01:03
Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)'s Avatar
Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) is offline
former OC MLU, AKA 'Jif' - sadly no longer with us
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,400
Default

I've seen it before, as the outlaws live just off Lakeridge down by the lake. I took it for a water truck without the tank, but I've never taken the time to stop and look closely. It has indeed been there for several years now, I believe since before 9/11.

Brian, I thought you would have been well familiar with it given your locale!?
__________________
SUNRAY SENDS AND ENDS
:remember :support
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 19-09-03, 01:59
Bruce Parker (RIP) Bruce Parker (RIP) is offline
GM Fox I
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,606
Default 16 vs. 20"

They are the original 16" rims...with a flange from a 20" transport truck rim welded to it.
(I...er...trespassed for a closer look). I can't speak to the engine/driveline, but the body panels are pretty good.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 21-09-03, 17:08
Barry Churcher's Avatar
Barry Churcher Barry Churcher is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Castleton Ont.
Posts: 1,028
Default

Brian Gough is right when he says this truck is not as good as it appears. It is indeed a Chev and Geoff is right when he says its a water truck. I tried to buy it from Pat many times and we remain $100.00 apart. One of us is stubborn, I am not sure which. It has the incorrect engine but thats not really a detriment. When I tried to make a deal the last time he said " thats it, get the hot wrench and she's gone." Then 9/11 happened and he found a use for it. Now its not for sale. He removed it for a bit beacause someone stole the camo off the manequin. Now it is stapled on.
Barry
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 22-09-03, 04:49
Bruce Parker (RIP) Bruce Parker (RIP) is offline
GM Fox I
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,606
Default 9-11-C-15-A

(...nice to see a CMP doing it's bit in the war against terrorism...)sic
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 20:30.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016