testing the water...wanted CMP,C8,Humber,etc

RichardT10829 · #1 10-09-10, 19:22

Ok a pal of mine is looking to buy into the ww2 MV game, he is looking for a softskin vehicle something along the lines of a CMP be it ford / Chevvy... or British Morris comercial / Humber etc etc. I dont beleive he is looking for a ground up resto, preferably something which needs tidying up or finished off. his budget is under 8000 GBP and would prefer something on the mainland UK but hey...pending on what you have and at what price may consider importing.

The unit must be able to pull a large horsebox trailer (for two horses) part of the conditions of him being allowed a new toy is that his wife gets to use it to tow the horses to the local shows......wish my wife was as easy to settle as this !

So boys and girls.....what you got ?

Cheers

Richie
Newcastle Upon Tyne UK

S LATHERON · #2 10-09-10, 20:23

ref your search PM se

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RichardT10829 · #3 10-09-10, 21:58

thanks buddy...looks to be a good one....anyone else as i like options guys

Hanno Spoelstra · #4 10-09-10, 22:22

If your friend wants a tractor: http://milweb.net/classifieds/large_...ad=53317&cat=3. Mind you, I'm not sure if his missus will like driving an old army truck if she's not into it.

If he wants something British, go for http://www.milweb.net/webverts/53780/ or http://milweb.net/classifieds/large_...ad=53276&cat=3

Hope this helps Ritchie. . .
Hanno

RichardT10829 · #5 11-09-10, 01:17

cheers Hanno.... his wife has driven all sorts... 101's old landys you name it....

the CMP i very nearly contacted the seller to see if he wanted to p/ex it with my carrier, i had to remind myself why i was doing the carrier (for my grandad) so i quickly deleted the email.. i love the WOT3.... from what i have been emailled etc its fair to say on the softskin front you can get some nice stuff for circa 4500 gbp.....wish i had the cash myself hahahaha.

i will pass these on but so far so good guys

Richie

RichardT10829 · #6 14-09-10, 00:32

Right been chatting to my pal... the 60's are no good as the wheelbase is too large for his missus. however he really really likes the look of the HUP's and FAT's especially as they appear to have a crew compartment.... i never realised how many variants of these vehicles there were ! i thought carriers were bad ..sheesh !

Richie

Ps keep em comming if you know of one.... i am motivating him as its always nice to have softskin trucks mingled in with a section of carriers

Hanno Spoelstra · #7 14-09-10, 20:18

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Originally Posted by RichardT10829

however he really really likes the look of the HUP's and FAT's especially as they appear to have a crew compartment.... i never realised how many variants of these vehicles there were ! i thought carriers were bad ..

Hmmm . . . HUPs are not really suitable for towing and complete FATs rarely come on the market. Maybe you friend´s best bet is a 15-cwt?

Let him do his homework, there is enough material available on this site alone. And check CMPs for sale in England to see what comes up for sale every now and then.

Hope this helps,
Hanno

RichardT10829 · #8 14-09-10, 21:13

Cheers Hanno,,,, i am equally as interested as he is...i will do some research...I agreed to do the research as he is doing the engineering work on my carrier hahahaha

as always guys your input is greatly appreciated.

Richie