goanna Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hi all, from Australia , Call me an optimist or a fool , I don't mind which ... This is my 1940/41 CS8 Morris project .... it looks sad but she has an excellent chassis . I have gathered together lots of bits and wrecks for parts , they seem to suffer from rust in the chassis and it took me ages to find one with a decent chassis . The contract number on the little dash plate says V 4152 . It has the aero screen hinges still there . The motor is seized , gearbox and diff seem OK . It's the original factory motor , the numbers match the MCC plate on the firewall . It has had a carter updraft carby installed by somebody . Problems will be fabricating new petrol tanks and front wings . The rest is not that difficult . Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye . Mike http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/3.jpg[/img] http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/4.jpg[/img] http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/5.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 WOW!!! best of luck for that, will be good to see it all come together. Oh by the way Mike, could you introduce yourself in Introductions for us and tell us a little about yourself. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Apprentice Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The very best of luck, dip the whole lot in diesel to loosen everything up !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 You have your work cut out there! I would take the body panels off and get the chassis sanblasted, it makes things a lot easier, and it makes you more optimistic! A lot in common with the C8GS of mine and a couple of the other bods on here, so any help or advice just ask. I had to get my wings completely fabricated. If your tanks are too rotten cut the ends off, wrap and weld sheet metal for the main body onto the original ends.Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Well I admire the determination. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hi all, from Australia , Call me an optimist or a fool , I don't mind which ... . The contract number on the little dash plate says V 4152 . Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum. I just looked up that Contract number and see the truck is described as "Truck 15cwt 4x2 Chemical", not noticed that role before, wonder if it was a tanker? Census no's Z4434248 to 4434607. Check the other number on the plate (Cat Ref), should be 209. By the way, you are not alone in being a foolish optimist ;-), there are a lot more of us on here :whistle: Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mike, Excellent!! Yours makes mine look pretty good, but I'm sure you'll get it sorted. Infinite patience and a sense of humor will see you through. Us morris owners should set up a sort of consortium to get bits done, I'm convinced that alot of us are chasing after the same stuff. All the best, Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I reckon the main things we're chasing is optimism and luck. I wish you well. John. :flower: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 good luck with your project and I trust once this is finished you will have the confidence to tackle a more challenging project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hello to you all, Thanks so much for the words of encouragement .... Richard , nice to meet u again , that is so interesting , your research . You are correct, the Cat. ref number is 209. 'Chemical' is a new one on me , never heard of it . Very few of the specialist bodied variants made it out here ... 99.999 % of them were the bog standard GS version. Your Z numbers indicate that there are only 359 in that batch .. very odd . If it was a tanker ... what a rarity . The chassis number stamped on the rear LH spring hanger is : 1930 CS8 18080 . 1930 is the sanction number , does anyone know what that means ? 18080 is a late number , probably made around late 1940 , ot could be early 41 ? It has aero screens and it must be close to one of the last batches to have these screens fitted . Rick W : Yes I am planning to sandblast the chassis . Very fortunate for me , there is one about 7 miles down the road .. he's cheap too . Mike http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/MORRIS190GALA.jpg[/img] http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/MORRIS190GALD.jpg[/img] http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/MORRIS190GALC.jpg[/img] http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/morrispu/armylaundryJuly1940c.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 ........of course having found that out might make the restoration a teensy weensy bit more difficult....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 ....fuel tanker maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Richard , nice to meet u again , that is so interesting , your research . You are correct, the Cat. ref number is 209. 'Chemical' is a new one on me , never heard of it . Very few of the specialist bodied variants made it out here ... 99.999 % of them were the bog standard GS version. Your Z numbers indicate that there are only 359 in that batch .. very odd . If it was a tanker ... what a rarity . Hi Mike, This info came from the Census list, which is a copy of the original RAOC Chilwell publication. Not noticied "Chemical" before and have gone through Vanderveen's book, but have not found a reference. My guess is that it was a specialised vehicle to deal with gas attacks, and possibly for washing down. You could ask David Hayward on the "other forum" ( ;-)), as he has quite a bit of MCC records, give him the Contract no. and see what comes up. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hi Mike, Another BRITISH wartime softskin owner,................ :-) :-) Good luck with resto,..............looks like you've some work there. :whistle: All the best, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have stripped the truck down... engine is standard bore 82mm about 8 thou of ridge evident . Chassis is the best Ive seen over here in OZ , they are prone to rust . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have a few CS8 wrecks for spares ..... I seem to be the only CS8 enthusiast in Australia ..... surrounded by myriad Jeep owners .....HELP !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hi Mike, This info came from the Census list, which is a copy of the original RAOC Chilwell publication. Not noticied "Chemical" before and have gone through Vanderveen's book, but have not found a reference. My guess is that it was a specialised vehicle to deal with gas attacks, and possibly for washing down. You could ask David Hayward on the "other forum" ( ;-)), as he has quite a bit of MCC records, give him the Contract no. and see what comes up. Richard Richard During 1940 a small number of 15cwts including a few CS8's were fitted with tanks similar to the standard water tank then in service, designated 'Bulk contamination vehicles'. Their role was to contaminate the mains water supply in the event of invasion, just may be one of these trucks that has been reworked to a conventional role?. If that is the case it would be an interesting survivor from a very dark phase of the war. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Their role was to contaminate the mains water supply in the event of invasion, just may be one of these trucks that has been reworked to a conventional role?. If that is the case it would be an interesting survivor from a very dark phase of the war. Hi Pete, Thanks for elaborating, I was off track, did not occur that was what they were for. It may have been rebodied and arrived in Aus as a GS, but the Cat. Ref. number singles it out for that role. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 I think most of the CS8's over here were 'refugee cargo'. This means - vehicles intended for Malaya were diverted to Australia after the Japs overan Malaya and captured Singapore. But maybe a few did arrive ex-Middle East , it's not a easy task working this history out . Some CS8's were disposed of with very low mileage ..virtually new , to essential users like govt. departments and farmers . I estimate the total number would have been around 200 ... all GS I think. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Mike, Good to see some more British stuff coming out of the woodwork. You've certainly got your work cut out there, but i'm sure you'll get there. All the best, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 These might be useful to a CS8 restorer ....the floor planks are 3/4" thick ..not 7/8 as indicated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 more pics from Brian Cook.. WALES . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Thanks alot for posting these up - they will come in very handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 STEFANO From info I have from the 'experts' , up until around 1939/40, not exactly sure of the serial nr. ....the cab floor was made from plywood .... either 5/8 or 3/4" . ....they made some changes during production. They changed over to wood planks on the floor around 1940 ??? MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 plywood version ..... MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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