Eastblock Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have just acquired this 1945 C15A which has the box from a K9 on the back. Does anyone know if this would have been mounted by the military or if it is an addition it has acquired later on in its life? I like canvas so would like to convert it to a GS body but chances of finding one are probably very small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 thats nice mate Always liked the CMP Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 or if it is an addition it has acquired later on in its life? [/img] Probably, I have in front of me FVRDE Design Spec 9533 for the Austin Wireless Light FV16003 & that was issued in 1953. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 K9 fuel tank as well, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have just acquired this 1945 C15A which has the box from a K9 on the back. Does anyone know if this would have been mounted by the military or if it is an addition it has acquired later on in its life? I like canvas so would like to convert it to a GS body but chances of finding one are probably very small. Hi , Definitely a K9 Wireless Body that one , Retro - fitted by a restorer I would guess but still looks very nice and useable:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastblock Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 It is currently fitted out as a camper with sink, stove and bed. However since I only have a cat B license I can't drive it laden so can't use it as a camper. I have a caravan for that anyway. It does not have the original engine but is fitted with a later Chevy engine. To make things fit it has Land Rover clutch master and slave cylinders and uses electric fans. It needs some TLC but it starts and runs OK. I have only found very few discussions about CMP's here - possibly because it is not possible to search for "CMP". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) It is currently fitted out as a camper with sink, stove and bed. However since I only have a cat B license I can't drive it laden so can't use it as a camper. I have a caravan for that anyway. It does not have the original engine but is fitted with a later Chevy engine. To make things fit it has Land Rover clutch master and slave cylinders and uses electric fans. It needs some TLC but it starts and runs OK. I have only found very few discussions about CMP's here - possibly because it is not possible to search for "CMP". How much does it weigh is it over three and half tons? If it is wouldn't you be able to drive without the cat C licence being that its a pre 1960 goods vehicle? How would you be driving it laden if everything is screwed down does it become part of the structure? :undecided: Just a thought or two that needs to be explored for you by some of the others on the forum Edited July 14, 2010 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 The great majority of Canadian manufactured vehicles would have been disposed of fairly rapidly at the end of the war so the chances of this one surviving in military service until the 1950's to receive this body is remote. The Maple Leaf Up Forum is the principal source for Canadian manufactured vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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