Craig Tanner

This is an especially interesting topic for me, as I am restoring a 1944 15cwt Chev Wire 5, CMP. I have been looking for photos of one "in the field" so as to help me with details for when I get to that point. It has proved to be a very elusive vehicle variant for photos anyway. My vehicle is originally a "gin palace" version but I had to source a van box somewhere else. Here is a photo of the one that I recovered. (a little over 2000 km return trip). The second one is a photo that I found when I went to the Canadian Forces Museum of Communications in Kingston Ontario, on a research trip. It shows a Chev 15 cwt probably in the 50's. I have a few more coloured ones I got of the internet but I am not sure if I am allowed to use them as they are not mine and I do not know who took them. In any case I have been following Mr. Jaap De Wit"s incredible restoration on MLU and am looking forward to when he gets to the van box restoration part. Craig Tanner Burton N.B

Hello again!! I would start with CBSA (aka Canada Customs) regarding any regulations about cross boarder stuff. I know that some military vehicles cannot be sold outside of the US. I will try to dig up some other info for you. That would be quite a road trip from Maine to Chatsworth...... if you need a place to rest we don't live too far from the Maine boarder..... Craig

Well it is a small world.... I served in 1,2,3 and 4 RCR during my time. I finished in Gagetown at CTC HQ writing some of the Infantry Training Plans. Several years ago I searched for a RAM tank at LFCATC, and was not sucessful. Apparently there is one "just east of the bowl" .... that was the directions that I was given. It apparently is overturned, and very likley covered by bushes etc. Take Care! Craig

They have a website! http://www.c-broadarrow.ca/ Regards Craig Tanner Burton New Brunswick Canada

Thank you all for the warm reception. I have been thoroughly enjoying the various restoration threads! I will keep you posted on my project. It has been a slow moving project, and sometimes it almost seems a little overwhelming, but, I just look at some of the outstanding craftsmanship that I see here and get a morale boost. Thanks! Craig Tanner Burton New Brunswick Canada

Good day! What a wonderful looking vehicle! I met a fellow from the Chatsworth area last summer, that restores CMPs, (Dan Caldwell). He may be able to help you source parts etc.... Best regards Craig Tanner

Good day all! My name is Craig Tanner and I live in Burton New Brunswick, Canada. I am about 20 min south of the capital, Fredericton and 10 min from the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. I have recently retired from the army after serving close to 31 years. I am or was infantry by trade. I have always been extremely interested in military history especially WW2. I have started a restoration of a 1944 Chev 15 CWT Wire 5, with a lot of help from my friend and country neighbor, Bill. I have attached a couple of pictures of the process and where I am in the process. My friend has the Diamond T and a F15a CMP KL welding rig you will see in some of the pictures in helping me tow and unload things! It's great to have good friends!