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12-05-04, 07:54
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Why your passion for CMP's?
I'd love to hear your stories about this
 Why are you so passionate about CMP's and such, and when/how did you get interested/started to begin with? Carman/Karmen 
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12-05-04, 08:05
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re. CMP
Hi Carmen,
As a modeller I think it's that there are few types of truck that had so many different body patterns, and were used by almost (maybe every) Allied nation during WW2. This means that I have almost endless scope for making a lot of the parts, loads of research etc. to do; so my hobby for the last 40years keeps going and I certainly won't run short of subjects. And, as Chrissie says, they have such a pug-ugly face, kinda cute for a truck! 
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12-05-04, 09:06
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Re: re. CMP
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40 years means its more than a Hobby ...its definately a passion huh? Interesting stuff. This thread will help me understand all you guy's-es obsessions with these metal creatures and all their parts. They do sort of grow on you I love Chrissy's comments Pug-Ugly ... BTW ... last year in Nelson I started seeing TWO brand new "trucks" around town that were made to look like old army vehicles/trucks. They were huge and Pug-Ugly. I thought the Army had come to town!  Carman
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12-05-04, 11:26
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CMP Passion
Hi Kartmann
CMPs are immortal, just as are Dakota DC3s, Jeeps, VWs, Mini Minors and any other vehicle that has transcended the ages. Bob - a Transexual Male
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12-05-04, 20:09
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Re: CMP Passion
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12-05-04, 23:05
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OD Addiction
Carmen, to answer your question. My interest in all things military started at the young age of about 5 years. I spent many a weekend with my grandmother who's son (my uncle) lived with. He was a very active modeller as well as a army reservist. I used to spend hours building kits and if I was lucky enough to stay up real late I'd get to watch the old war movies with my uncle.
As I got a little bit older, my uncle was employed by the shop that was contracted to do much of the work on the Dr Bill Gregg collection. The odd time I'd get a sneak peak at what was being restored. My fascination with military vehicles continued into my teens, and as most teens, lots of dreams and no money. Into my twenties, an actual decent job and the search began for my first vehicle. I managed to stumble across a 12 cab cmp and the rest is history. I guess at the time it could have easily been a jeep, deuce etc but following the advice of some collectors, I pursued the cmp, afterall what a better tribute than to stick with Canadian manufactured vehicles. I have had numerous types of mvs over the past 7 or 8 years but always am a sucker for the cmp. Turning 33 next week and going strong, hope my interest continues for many more years to come. If I were a bit older, maybe I could have got into the hobby when cmps were much more plentiful and nobody wanted them!
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14-05-04, 07:08
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Re: OD Addiction
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Its great to hear stories about the passion being handed down in a family, and so on. I especially like your little comment at the end about had you been a bit older ... you would have quite the collection for sure, I'll bet. Too much competition these days, and thems thats gots ain't parting with 'em??? But they sure like to give you a ride and show them off hey? Cool!  The old hoarders will have to be nice and leave them to younger folks with a passion for them too when they kick the bucket??? No? Yes? Well ... I'm ready for another coffee and a ciggie. All this typing!... Lappy Yappy Carman (thanks for the coffee Keefy I needeed that!I'm blissed ... stories, ciggies and coffe!)
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