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

[Jim Price]

Don't know what the procedure is up there but if one doesn't have a clear title (only a bill of sale) the licensing bureau here in Arizona assigns their own vin number. What you can do though is to have the actual year, model, and maker shown on the title you receive.

Regards,
Jim

[Mike Timoshyk]

While everyone is attending CC7 I was very busy getting prepared to travel to Quebec City tomorrow. I burnt the midnight oil to get the truck ready to move on its own so I could fill the garage with 2 jeeps and a motorcycle. The truck will sit under the temporary shelter. After a few heartstoping moments the engine is now purring like a kitten. There is about 1 hour on the engine so I did not take it on the road but did move it up and down the driveway. All the guages are working and still have a couple wiring runs to get all the lights done. OOPs the boss is calling me for supper...here is one pic...more later.




Mike Timoshyk in Windsor Ontario

[Mike Timoshyk]

As mentioned in my last thread...there was quite a heartstopping moment when we flashed up the engine...it was done in the garage with no exhaust system and the inital start filled the garage with smoke...should have looked funny seeing two guys waving their arms and heading out into the fresh air.
We could not get the baby to idle....so apart came the carb and a check that all was in order. Back on and it was noted that we were starting it at full throttle....dough! With the engine and the noise we could not hear the clunk....yes I said clunk. We got it idling and you could hear it plainly...but no, it was not a connecting rod...well it was, but it was contacting the bottom of the oil pan. The pan was dinted slightly and just enough for the contact. sooooo off pipes....drain oil...had to be done anyway....with all the fuel dilution trying to get it to fire intially. Take out the dent...weld the score mark made by the con rod contact and put it all in place...the pipe arrive for the muffle and chicken wired it in place....ahhhhhh the quiet purr of a flathead...one of the pics shows Geoff and his son who helped in the shifting of vehicles today. The truck would not be ready if it were not for the help and guidance that Geoff has provided these past few weeks....thanks again Geoff. (he owns a F60)

from Thunderstorm Alley, Windsor Ontario

Mike Timoshyk

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi folks,

It has been a long summer away from bustin' knuckles 'n turnin wrenches but I have managed to get back in the saddle...so to speak. Unfortunately I was unable to join you all at CC7 and BB3 and I will miss the Kingston get together... I will be on the ranges warming up a few barrels and spending some of the Queens purse.

Here are a few photos of my progress.

cheers

Mike Timoshyk in Sunny Windsor Ontario

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Folks,

I have a request for those who have a GS Box for a 15cwt.

I am fabricating the rear panel and need detailed photos of how it was attached to the rear of the box. As well I need an inside and outside shot of the corner where the angle iron is...mine will be bolted on.

Hopefully someone can help me out. I have searched through numerous sites and looked in many reference books but can't find a close up for detail.

Cheers from sunny Windsor Ontario...

Mike Timoshyk

here are pics of my box

[George McKenzie]

I can send you pictures of mine ,also of the endgate I made for this box . I would comment about your channels under the box .They are upside down as compared to mine .This is for holding a wood spacer between the box and the truck frame . About the price of steel .They just crushed 2800 cars in the fifties and 400 pickups in the 60-70"s where I live They were shredded and it went to china so keep your toys close to home . George

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi George,

Yes the channels under the box are odd. I believe the box was welded together with another to make a grain carrier. You can see where it was welded together. Someone actually added another piece of channel iron on the original channel forming a box like tube. That is the difference. It certainly reinforced the channel. I will keep this way and put a strip of rubber along between the frame and the channel. I have been busy cutting out rusted out areas of the box.

I had a new front window delivered for my house. It was put in my shelter beside my truck. Not thinking about it except to make sure I don't drive into it...I started cutting and grinding away on the box. The weather was good so I decided to move the truck onto the driveway to work in the sunshine. I walked back into the shelter and looked at the window....oh NO!!!! the grinding I was doing was hitting the glass....the window is now pitted from the hot grindings....DAMN!!!!! oh well...good thing the wife is on vacation...I should be able to get the glass replaced before she gets home... I will have to dip into my Slush fund ..... Chalk up another one for "lessons learned".

George, If you can fix me up with a pic of the rear panel where it attaches to the angle iron that would be great....both at the top and the bottom.

cheers for now....

Mike Timoshyk, feeling the "pits"