Reference: Plans How to build a tool box for a CMP truck

[chris vickery]

Considering the complexities of trying to form clamshells, I would think that having some sandcast in malleble iron would be the way to go.
Not 100% authentic but the cost of making dies to stamp repos and the need for a 2000t press would be somewhat "prohibitive".
I'm sure one could scratch build them from a few pieces welded together but hey, lots of elbow grease for sure....
Just a thought.

[Mike Timoshyk]

Chris hit it on the nose.

Currently working with 1/16 (16 guage) plate and not too maleable. Since I am planning to form ones to fit the 10.50s, I am already parting from original specs. Easily changing clamshells at a later date for someone who will be the next custodian of the truck will bring it back to proper spec. Any way....there are many possibilities for which material to use. With a coat of paint one would be non-the-wiser. Brass...copper....aluminum...etc.
I will be experimenting to find the right kind of material for the job. Considerations....strength, maleability, rigidity...you get the point.

More to follow later....gotta put the uniform on and head to the unit for a forenoon's worth of PER work...that time of year.

Cheers

Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Timoshyk

Any way....there are many possibilities for which material to use. With a coat of paint one would be non-the-wiser. Brass...copper....aluminum...etc.
I will be experimenting to find the right kind of material for the job. Considerations....strength, maleability, rigidity...you get the point.

Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)? Or am I now cursing in the church (as we say in Holland)?

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hanno, what is GRP? Glass reinforced plastic. Do you mean Fiberglass?
or something more exotic like radar obsorbing carbon fiber....radar obsorbing wouldl definately be necessary after all it is powered by one of those huge V8s...don't want the Gendarms pinching me with radar.

cheers

Mike

[Yeo.NT]

The best reproduction of a clamshell carrier and tool box I saw were done by 2 gentlemen by the names of Walter Brand and Albert banes. You could not tell which was the reproduction or the original at first glance. The only difference I saw was the pitting from the damage rusting had on the metal.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Yeo.NT

The best reproduction of a clamshell carrier and tool box I saw were done by 2 gentlemen by the names of Walter Brand and Albert banes. You could not tell which was the reproduction or the original at first glance. The only difference I saw was the pitting from the damage rusting had on the metal.

Mike..
Young Yeo is right...Walter also has a 11 Cab gun tractor and is just north of you in Petrolia..
Next time I'm in Techumseh I'll contact you and we'll take a jog up to Petrollia and see them..You should see this thing..Hand built by these guys..
It was at CC6 a few years ago..

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Alex,

Anytime you or anyone else is in my vicinity is more than welcome to drop by.



Mike in Windsor Ontario.....10cm down already and still snowing...