Estimated CMP Mileage

gary_bath_jr · #1 06-02-12, 03:33

Hey Guys

I am doing the AC12 convoy with my C-15A this August. I plan on taking some tidy tanks with me so that I do not have to pay the crazy prices that I kinow we will see north of us. I know how much fuel the tank holds, I just need to know roughly what kind of mileage I might be looking at.

I know there will be several factors but let's assume an original motor that has been re-built once. Does anyone have any numbers on what their units are getting?

Any info would be greatly appreciated so that I know how many tanks I need to take.

Gary

gary_bath_jr · #2 06-02-12, 03:56

I almost forgot, could any BC people tell me how they insured their truck for normal everday use? I do not have, nor did I get any paperwork, I stsrted the process of sending in a letter to ICBC asking for a title search as if it was a standard vehicle with no registration.

If any one else has more info I would appreciate it.

Gary

Harry Moon · #3 06-02-12, 04:57

I've always advocated the B.C. vintage plate. Any club event is permissible and if you join a club any event can be a club event even if it is only one MV participating. Phone the specialty vehicle branch about the registration and application for a Vintage plate. $70.00 a year gets you on the road and I drive mine a lot to and from events. The insurance is good too as I lent my truck out to a member for one of our freedom tours and an vintage ambulance was rear-ended. ICBC paid out $5000.00 to pay for repairs to the ambulance, I took care of the CMP damage with a can of paint and my premiums were unaffected. If you put on the regular insurance you will have to upgrade the lights, turn signals etc which takes away some of he fun out of driving a right hand drive slow big green truck on the road. I do recommend LED bulbs and original CMP mirrors to.
You might have to get a statement signed by a notary but there are simple to follow process to follow. Start early and be patient.

Harry

Harry Moon · #4 06-02-12, 05:05

I'll figure out what my total was on our trip to the interior last June. Should give you a good idea and given you'll have a fair number of strait flat stretches you should do better. Also Cast iron Fenton Dual Exhaust does wonders for both power and mileage on the old stove-bolts. Exhaust gaskets last longer too.

Dennis Gelean (RIP) · #5 06-02-12, 08:10

When it comes to ICBC and army trucks they are excellent, first you apply for a VIN # and you only need proof of purchase. Pay the tax and 40.00 for the vin plate, the plate will be mailed to your choice of ICBC garage. Do Not Talk to a auto plan dealer, after the Vin # you can insure it as Vintage. If you have problems go direct to ICBC

chris vickery · #6 06-02-12, 16:11

How long is a piece of string???

If I were you, I would do a test run of your machine. Fill it up with a known quantity of gas, drive a specific distance, see hwat you have left and do the calculation.
Remember, hills, gearing etc will affect the mileage as will idling time, traffic slow downs etc. I would add in a safety factor to account for these things when calculating my mileage.
To venture forth with such a trip based on guesswork is a risky undertaking.
Make sure that you also have plenty of spares to fix the items that may break down en route.
These might include plugs, filters, oil and fuel pump, carb, points, dizzy, coil wires, etc
Has your truck been on the road and if so, how reliable has it been? If you have racked up a couple thousand KMs over the last couple years without any issue, I would think that is a good starting point. If you are rolling out a freshly restored project, take heed. Trust me, in all the excitement it is all too easy to overlook things. All the Best!

Phil Waterman · #7 06-02-12, 16:18

Hi Gary,

First agree with Harry the two piece Fenton Dual headers solve a number of problems on the stovebolt engines.

Now as to gas mileage, this is always a hard thing to nail down but here goes, my HUP traveling in convoy with other MVs seems to average 10 MPG (that's US gallons) while my C60S with radio box total GVW 10,000 gets 6-7 MPG (again US Gallons) If I'm not driving in convoy the C60S pushing down the interstate alone it at 60 MPH MPG is more in the 5 MPG range.

Interestingly enough up engine-ing from the 216 to the 261 didn't really change the convoy MPG on the big truck. Just means I can run away from M37 s going up hill.

Cheers Phil