Chev41 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi All, I collected this yesterday, I think a running restoration... I said no more after the Chev but its cute with a nice history, apparently was in a John Lennon film among others. 1942 Ford fitted with a Ford 4D diesel have I lost the plot ? Brakes needs doing, front tires blown out. The seller had three days to move it so I did a spur of the moment exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spood Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Excellent, what a great find, I love CMPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) This is the CMP that was on Ebay, from the pics on there it seems to be an artillery tractor chassis 101" WB, 20" wheels thats had the body replaced with cab from a cargo truck, be interesting to see more pics Edited June 16, 2012 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 If it came with all the old tyres etc. in the back can you take a look - I'm after a couple of spare CMP 20" wheels. If the tyres are naff I've also still got two 1050R20 tyres, which while smaller than orginal may get you back on the road and make it easier to move around. I'm not far away in Cambridgeshire so if you want to pop over and photocopy manuals you're more than welcome. There seem to be a few CMP owners in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hi All, I collected this yesterday, I think a running restoration... I said no more after the Chev but its cute with a nice history, apparently was in a John Lennon film among others. 1942 Ford fitted with a Ford 4D diesel have I lost the plot ? Brakes needs doing, front tires blown out. The seller had three days to move it so I did a spur of the moment exchange.[ATTACH=CONFIG]63037[/ATTACH] very nice ! post lots of pix !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Well done Malcolm, that looks like a very nice little project, you were in the right place at the right time. I try and get over to have a look some time. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have three good tires in the back on sankey trailer wheels (10 Stud) so I should be Ok thanks, I have put one of the front tires on today and freed of the drivers side brake cyl. I went for a drive around the field in it which was fun. email is down so I cant post anymore pics til later. It was on ebay for sale but it didnt sell so I exchanged it for my grey fergy tractor, I think a good swap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Here we go. Looks better after a squirt of WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Watts Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Very nice, I think i'm living in the wrong place, could I borrow some of your luck? all I keep finding about my way is 50 cal bullets, will find a b17 buried somewhere on the airfield one day!! if you need any parts for the 4d engine let me know and will see what i can do as have got those engines coming out of my ears! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I think you got a good deal there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Nice, I would swop my my old fergies for a military vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 very nice, am not jealous, good find Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Nice find, I hope your going to keep us informed on the restoration, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Is anyone interested in the Sankey wheel Rims (split) 11 x 20 2 available (10 Stud. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 She looks cracking ! great find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 very nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Getting better, Now have changed both the front tires, and freed off three brakes, drive alot better with good pumped up tires. next is to get the brakes working..I have found some spare wheels now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I know there are probably hundreds of things about her that aren't 'correct' but what the hell..... she looks to me that with only a quick blow over from the spraygun and a few decals smacked on.... .....you could hit the summer show circuit! winter is soon enough for a rebuild ....head out on the road ! she does look a really great find ...proper envious !:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Cross posting to old thread: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?31653-Ex-military-army-lorry-canadian-ford-4wd-truck-chevy&p=317126 Sounds like a great trade (although I don't know what the tractor is worth...). Get it running, keep it in its civilian guise and take it to some shows while you collect the parts to do a proper restoration. Meanwhile hop over to MLU to learn more about CMPs: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18626 It does have split axles , doesn't it? Does it have a winch in the chassis? Edited June 19, 2012 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Watts Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 have you had a look at how the 4D engine has been joined to the gearbox as going to have to do this to one of my trucks, its not a chevy but anything similar will be helpful! Tom (the one from mid suffolk light railway do with gmc with dodgy gearbox!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 have you had a look at how the 4D engine has been joined to the gearbox as going to have to do this to one of my trucks, its not a chevy but anything similar will be helpful! Tom (the one from mid suffolk light railway do with gmc with dodgy gearbox!) Hi Tom, I am told it was a proper conversion done in the 50s, I will try and get some pics tomorrow if the Rain holds off ! Looks a neat job.... Hope your Gbox is on the mend. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is the CMP that was on Ebay, from the pics on there it seems to be an artillery tractor chassis 101" WB, 20" wheels thats had the body replaced with cab from a cargo truck, be interesting to see more pics It does have split axles , doesn't it? Does it have a winch in the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 CMP is on the Road !!! brakes done exhaust done ect ect ect , she is now earning her keep ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fantastic! That could be the woodland of my youth, all the picture needs is a Matador lurking in the background for the big sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Looks like a fantastic authentic truck to me. Lovely snap, too. You must be pleased. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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