Wanted (USA): CMP or C60 3 tonner

john hoffman · #1 01-12-05, 02:02

Greetings Gents . Am in search of a mostly restored , good running GS truck . Not seeking the rarest , most unique restoration available , that would be for me to do , yes ? Would be decent if was mostly complete , good drive train , wiring harness , clean body , all tyres , glass , bows & canvas , etc . Thinking about selling yours ? It would be going to a good home . Thanks , Lads !

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #2 01-12-05, 03:04

John, where in the world you are might have some influence on the request...?

john hoffman · #3 01-12-05, 03:10

My apologies Sir .

Home is near Annapolis Maryland USA , thanks .

Hanno Spoelstra · #4 02-12-05, 23:05

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Home is near Annapolis Maryland USA , thanks .

John,

1) Not exactly next doors, but there's a Chevrolet C15A for sale in El Monte, California, USA.

2) Possibly Marc Montgomery's 1944 C60L GS (rare winch equipped version) is still for sale?

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http://www.geocities.com/convoymagazine/buysell.htm:
SELL (Aug 2004) 1944 Chev CMP C60L -GS (the Convoy Magazine vehicle seen in on opening page of site and a couple of other places) Good runner, ready to take you to parades events etc. 235 engine. located near Montreal $10K
contact CONVOY

Hope this helps,
Hanno

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #5 02-12-05, 23:52

Dan McCaw might still have his restored C60L. All there, great runner, new tires, engine, electrics, etc.

john hoffman · #6 03-12-05, 00:46

Very good leads lads .

Hanno , interesting story regarding Trp Griffiths / 32 Recce and the crease in the left fender of your F15 ... wow ...

I saw Gary Archers (El Monte, CA) C15 only too late , didn't save it my ebay favorites so I don't know what it went for , prob was worth every shilling of 8000 USD ... I would have paid him all of that ... well , maybe try to save a sawbuck or two ....

I don't expect miracles overnite , guess I better pace myself . Fairly new to the vehicle collecting thing . There is a HUGE amount to learn here . Sorry for drooling guys . Just admiring the work done here .

Just excited about burning a big hole in my kids inheritance ...!

Cheerio , Johnnie .

..... 3 tonner , hmmmmmmm ... ?

Hanno Spoelstra · #7 03-12-05, 01:10

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Hanno , interesting story regarding Trp Griffiths / 32 Recce and the crease in the left fender of your F15 ... wow ...

It is, isn't it...

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I saw Gary Archers (El Monte, CA) C15 only too late , didn't save it my ebay favorites so I don't know what it went for , prob was worth every shilling of 8000 USD ... I would have paid him all of that ... well , maybe try to save a sawbuck or two ....

It was advertised as late as 20 Oct. on MilWeb(see below) - check with Gary if it's still there.

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Chevrolet CMP 15CWT GS Truck
Located in Southern California, this vehicle is 90% restored and has been rebuilt from the frame up. Shipping is the buyers responsibility.
818 917-3732
Gary Archer 20 October '05

Cheers,
Hanno

Rob Fast · #8 03-12-05, 01:13

I hope you have recieved the tents, they should be there! Let me know, I hope you have recieved my P.M.'s, looking for a reply. Cheers Rob

john hoffman · #9 03-12-05, 03:01

Ah , Mr. Fast - Greetings - YES , my lad . Tents rec'd , all is well and many , many thanks . Looking forward to doing business with you again soon Sir !

Cheerio , Johnnie .

john hoffman · #10 03-12-05, 03:17

Lads , though I had missed out on Mr. Archers C15 , I did manage to procure a gas powered Vickers from an associate of Gary's ... I was quite pleasently surprised upon receipt . Bloody thing weighs a ton . Perhaps will get some pics into the "WW2 Equipment" area later . Now to get my oxygen bottle refilled and make some noise .

Jonnie · #11 06-12-05, 05:59

John,

Glad to see yo made it over here!

Jon Lewis

Hanno Spoelstra · #12 06-12-05, 11:03

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Lads , though I had missed out on Mr. Archers C15

So he finally managed to sell his C15A? I hope it went to a good home.

H.

john hoffman · #13 06-12-05, 13:20

Jon : yes , gotta change a few old habits if I am gonna suceed at this someday . Wouldn't you agree ?

Hanno : I'll bet Gary's old C15 is somewhere indoors , warm and well taken care of this a.m. .....

Guys : I am rather smitten with the looks these flat faced behemoths .... Yikes ! What'll me lady say ? Double Yikes !

Cheers , Johnnie .

Hanno Spoelstra · #14 04-01-06, 14:51

A long shot (MilWeb ad dating back to 2002), but it might well be still around?!?

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1942 Ford F60L
Needs restoration (3,000 USD). Has original motor, bed, type 13 cab. This truck belonged to the movies and was rescued from being blown up. The truck is in Southern California, USA. Please email Brad for photos
(909) 926-0881
Brad Blondet <blondetbm@netzero.net> 27/05/2002

john hoffman · #15 08-01-06, 02:46

Thanks Hanno , dropped Brad a line this morning . Cheerio !

john hoffman · #16 05-02-06, 02:19

Day I briought her home ... poured like hell ... !

I'm on the road now !

Cheers , Johnnie .

Rob Fast · #17 05-02-06, 02:28

with your thumbs locked into your overall bib, you look like a CMP guy in love with smell of Canadian WW11 grease and oil! Well done, and enjoy. Cheers Rob

Jonnie · #18 05-02-06, 02:55

Yippie!

Jon Lewis

Hanno Spoelstra · #19 05-02-06, 16:55

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Day I briought her home ... poured like hell ... !

I'm on the road now !

Hi John, looks like a great find! Please tell us more about it when you find the time.

Cheers,
Hanno

john hoffman · #20 05-02-06, 17:41

Yes , of course , Hanno .

This one was once part of Mr. Jim Burrills 15th Recce .

I purchased her from Mr. Lenny Kulaki . She has been taken care of very well is in very proper working order .

I was struck by how close this one was to my home , Lenny being only an hour away , a wee bit north of me & Baltimore .

This little gem has seen some activity in her time . I intend on carrying this on giving her good care and a good home . I sure would like to find out the WW II history of this CMP . Perhaps it was with the 1st Can Div in Italy , or on the beach at Normandy with the 3rd Div , maybe with the 5th Canadian Armored Div in Holland . Or perhaps in service with a British regiment . Thrilling to consider all this !

It wouldn't make me seem like a cheeky fellow if I drop in and asked a few technical questions now and then , would it ?

Few more pics coming soon ,

Cheerio , Johnnie .

Alex Blair (RIP) · #21 05-02-06, 19:38

Hi Johnnie
Nice looking truck...
Jim Burril is well known at MLU and in the ROT(Rusty Old Truck) field...
I'm sure it would be top notch..Alway glad to have new people Come up to Canada for a meet of like minded people..Check out Convoy Caldwell gather up in June...

Couple pages of pix here Compliaments of Keith Webb of last summers do..

http://www.oldcmp.net/cc04_1.html#Anchor-49575

See Jeffs web site here...

http://www.bmts.com/%7ecaldwell/

Turn on your speakers and enjoy...
Click on CC5 and come and join us..
If you need any manuals for your truck contact me off line..

http://www.dana-nield.com/d32/Defaul....com/d32/blair

Hanno Spoelstra · #22 05-02-06, 22:20

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Yes , of course , Hanno .

This one was once part of Mr. Jim Burrills 15th Recce .

I purchased her from Mr. Lenny Kulaki . She has been taken care of very well is in very proper working order .

Good to hear you found a well-known truck close to home!

Linked from Market Garden 2004 Event, PA, USA

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I sure would like to find out the WW II history of this CMP . Perhaps it was with the 1st Can Div in Italy , or on the beach at Normandy with the 3rd Div , maybe with the 5th Canadian Armored Div in Holland . Or perhaps in service with a British regiment . Thrilling to consider all this !

Sorry chum, the fact that this C15A came from Canada highly likely means it never left home...the ones used overseas were mostly left there after the end of WW2.

Great truck, good luck with it keep them piccies coming!

H.

john hoffman · #23 06-02-06, 18:53

Ah , yes . Nice to hear there are other rusty trucks out there . And Jim is a swell guy !

Will let you know Alex . Appreciate the offer . Road trip to Caldwells in June , eh ... sounds interesting ... hmmmm .

O.K. Hanno , maybe she did do service duty at home away from the shells and bullets of the ETO . I am just as proud of her !

Another pic , titled " Before the downpour ..."

Hanno Spoelstra · #24 06-02-06, 21:09

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Originally posted by john hoffman
O.K. Hanno , maybe she did do service duty at home away from the shells and bullets of the ETO . I am just as proud of her !

Rightly so - it´s a beauty!

H.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #25 06-02-06, 21:41

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Originally posted by john hoffman
Ah , yes . Nice to hear there are other rusty trucks out there . And Jim is a swell guy !

Will let you know Alex . Appreciate the offer . Road trip to Caldwells in June , eh ... sounds interesting ... hmmmm .

O.K. Hanno , maybe she did do service duty at home away from the shells and bullets of the ETO . I am just as proud of her !

Another pic , titled " Before the downpour ..."

Johnnie...
You standing between myself and the Bard of Mace's Bay ,a rose between two thorns, would be the highlight of the weekend..
Guarenteed to have the greatest time..
Great grub..Jeff used to be a butcher and makes the meanest BBQ's this side of heaven..
Great guys and there is lots of vehicles..Last year I hadn't had so many laughs since the pigs ate granny...
You should try to Make it..Hopefully Phil and Big MIke will be coming and you may want to convoy part way..Maybe meet up in upstate NY some where..

john hoffman · #26 10-02-06, 17:04

Alex , greetings . You say BBQ ? Down this a way that's always pretty good eating ! You guys like an ice cold stout or two when you dine ? Old thorns you say ? No worries .

Now we're getting off the subject ... !

Mr. Waterman & "Big Mike"? ... Reckon to use the Peace Bridge at Buffalo in New York if it does happen . Unless there is a short cut I don't know of . Came up that way to do some 1812 things at Old Fort Erie not too long ago .

Hmmmm ... the border folks ... Are there restrictions or special documents needed when one such as I hauls & road marches his CMP up to the Big Country to pick up on a little upscale socializing and BBQ ? Cheers .