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    Bedford MWD restoration

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Jeremy,

     

    I didn't want to "dump" the question on you if the CMP holders are the same.....but I just couldn't find the drawing fast enough :-D. But, good to hear they are the same....so I am definately interested if you are making a small series.

     

    Here is one of the threads on MLU, showing how others made the rifle butts: (not that you are a novice working with wood....;))http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?p=193447

     

    regards,

    Alex

    Bedford MWD restoration

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    Jeremy,

     

    I love the engine side panels and tool boxes...really nicely done! You have come a long way with your restoration.

     

    Am making some rifle butt holders at the mo and can make more depending on interest

     

    I wonder if these are the same as the ones used on the CMPs(?). I was looking at making a set for my Chev soon, but it's the inside that has been puzzeling me...as the flat part where the rear of the rifle sits on, is slightly sloped to match the rear of the rifle.

     

    But anyway, if the design is the same, than I am definately interested in a set of 2.

     

    Alex

    ford canada

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    Hi Jean,

     

    The CMP rear bodies were usually supplied by sub contractors to either Chevrolet or Ford, which means you could use both bodies for your C60. It's hard to see in the pictures, but I think the steel one you have there is the earlier fully welded type (there was a later type that looked identical, but was bolted), while the wood/steel composite body was a slightly later design, that was bolted and could be knocked down for shipment.

     

    Alex

    Somebody's got a nice collection.

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted · Edited by Alex van de Wetering

    Looks like the Balmoralgreen collection in France. Either trespassing....or a staged set of pictures......but, these vehicles are definately not abandoned. In fact, they can be seen on shows quite regularly, like Locomotion en fete, and also in the camp at Carentan, Normandy, each June.

     

    Alex

    WW2 Dodge 15 CWT GS Trucks - are any of these specific vehicles still around?

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Here's a very nice D15 GS in Dutch? or Belgium? ownership, CMP Dodges are very handsome trucks I think

     

     

    It used to be here in Holland, but I think it sold in the meantime. I am not sure where it went.

    The (former) owner bought it from the French army with low miles......it was used on a French base as a truck to collect litter.

    There is at least one other D15 GS here in Holland.

     

    That's another lovely truck Pete!

     

    Alex

    restoration project C30 1941

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Wow, another lovely Monkey face turns up! Congratulations Jean, that looks like a nice solid truck you have there.

     

    LWDparts in Holland has NOS headlights for sale. Regarding a bumper....I am sure I have seen one a couple of months ago on Leboncoin. Same with fuel tanks....they do pop up for sale, but the trouble is finding the right type in good condition.

     

    good luck,

     

    Alex

    Morris C8 fuel bowser

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Correct, it is a C8 used post-war by a fire brigade or some-such (I have seen pictures of it before restoration), now painted up as a military vehicle in the wrong livery to boot! Shame on the museum for misleading the public :nono:

     

    I was helping the museum with the Conger carrier at the time and remember they bought the C8 very cheap. The seller convinced them the bowser was original, but the truck had a cracked engine block. Soon it was discovered that the water tank was post war. They couldn't be convinced to make a new GS body for it, and in stead they decided to give it a quick cleanup and paint job.

    Pity as they also had an option on a Morris Quad beetle back at the time, which would have been more suited for the museum.

     

    Alex

    2 diamonds waiting for a good home

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted

    They have also recently been posted in the for sale or heads up section, but better safe than sorry!

    I think the long closed cab one could be a rare Canadian 975 (too long for a 970 in my opinion), but it could also "just" be a lengthened 968 or 969.

    Would love to see some pictures of the chassis and drive shafts....or maybe a picture of data plates in the cab to determine it's identity.

     

    Let's hope they get saved!

     

    Alex

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