New Project CMP in Alberta

Bob Brown · #1 10-10-12, 05:23

Just joining your forum pages here. Just aquired a (March 17) 1942 CPM L60S.

Someone started to restore it and lots of parts missing, Appreciate any insight and information anyone can provide. New to the CMP world. Engine and tranny missing (I do have the pistons and cam LOL)

Have a second totally complete coming hopefully next week. Was running in the 70's.

Have a look...any comments appreciated.

Bob

Keith Webb · #2 10-10-12, 07:39

Congratulations on your purchase. Nice to see some original pattern 10.50-20 tyres there.

Cab looks straight and rust-free, but I see someone has cut the last bit of the chassis off.

You should not have too much trouble finding what you need to complete it - best bet usually is to find another CMP as a spares source.

Bob Carriere · #3 11-10-12, 02:52

....to the crazy and Zany world of CMP.

You have a good start...... cab looks good and so does the frame...... which as noted appears Bobbed...... no pun intended.

Getting another one for parts is the wise thing to do..... at least one if not....well you will see how crazy it gets....

...but I am confused..... I am under the impression that the ID tag you showed is from a cab 11 or cab 12... yours is later cab 13..... or am I wrong.

Also from the angle of the pictures I am not sure of the size fo the rims/tires.... are they infact 20 inch rims or 16 inches......???

Please entertain us with as many pictures as possible.... most of us can't read to good..... and don't be afraid to ask questions......

You will no doubt need shop manuals if you do not already have them ..... repro are available from Grant on MLU .... they make for nice late night reading and can save you a lots of frustration.

It will be easier if you can find yourself an original tranny with bell housing for the right side cluthc....and T case. As for the engine I would suggest you shop around for a more recent late 1950s Chev 261......which will bolt up to your 216 tranny/BH... it may need rebuilding but will give you 50++% more torque and HP...... more dependable lubrication and parts availability in the prairies should be good.

Hoping to see pics of the next one to follow.

Bob C

Bob Carriere · #4 11-10-12, 02:57

...... the radiator and horse collar that holds the rad can be found on 1940-46 era civilian farm trucks...... and with some mods are interchageable with CMPs..... look for 3 to five tons grain trucks.... oil delivery....

Good hunting.

Bob

TCLARK · #5 11-10-12, 03:41

I started on a Cab 12 Chevy last winter and have the frame ,brakes, motor, and drivetrain completed.
You have a nice dry looking Alberta truck and you will have a hoot
restoring it.
I advise to get the 261 engine if you can ; there are plenty around
and not a huge deal to update.
Thank god for my mentor MR Carrierre last year. If you need some
advise I can help a bit as I have had frame and drivetrain experience.
I live 1 hour east of Calgary
Terry Clark

Bob Brown · #6 11-10-12, 07:19

Thanks for all the info and connections!

The tires are 20 inch and in really great shape for their age.

I believe the cab is a 13 but not sure what in the plate indicates the cab?

Found some manuals on a Australia website. From the wheel base looks like a C60L.

Can't find much on the tranny. Anything different with the right hand drive?

Throw a few more photo's out there.

Thanks all!

Bob

Bob Brown · #7 11-10-12, 07:33

Couple of more photo's.

Keith Webb · #8 11-10-12, 09:24

The data plate looks correct for an early 42 Cab 13 C60L, although I have not seen one attached to the side of the dash like that before. The 8443 in the number is the GM code for the 158" wheelbase C60L.

Whilst the tyres (tires in your part of the world) look good they are probably very hard and will likely fly to pieces if used.

Mike Cecil · #9 11-10-12, 23:16

Bob,

I have a spare original MB C1 manual, and I'm a lot closer than Australia!! PM details to me if you would like to purchase, and I'll work out postage from Colbert to whereever, Alberta.

I see no 'holes' in the bumper for the 'cats eye reflectors': anyone care to comment on this abberation?

Good luck with the project: it IS addictive! Before you know it, your current CMP will have multiplied into several......

(Hope your partner is the understanding sort!!)

Mike C

Bob Carriere · #10 12-10-12, 03:04

Hi Bob

Can you look at or take a picture of the top of the front axle behind the tire or tyre....... there is a pivot point that allows the front axle to steer..... the steering arm is bolted to the front axle...... how many bolts are holding it in place..... 4 or 6.......?

You stirred up a lot of attention.

Your cab looks to be in very good shape and the frame very straight.....

..... and HI Terry...... now that the farming is done will you get back to the cab 12...?

On the bumper reflectors .... from my experience they seem more prevalent on early cab 11 and 12..... and some 13 cab..... and some cab 13 only have one hole ...??

Bob
....phrum the barn !!!!

jeff davis · #11 13-10-12, 04:36

You can get replacement Instruments and Glass from Chevs of the forties or
the filling station . these are the same dashes out of the 1941 to 1946 Chev Civilian trucks. I might have a couple laying around
Jeff