the C 30, cab 11 in our back shed
 

The other day we draged the chev from the tunnel to the shed so we could start working on the old girl. At this stage our plan is not to fully restore the blitz but to get it going and keep it as original as we can. So far the engine is out and another one is ready to go in.
Max

Max's back shed.
 

All sorts of things can be found in Max's back shed including CMPs.

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/hedges/cab11/all3.jpg

http://www.oldcmp.net/Images/hedges/cab11/11_1.jpg

Where's the pics?
 

Did any of our photos come out???

the C 30, cab 11 in our back shed
 

Max,

I reckon you have the best back sheds in all the land! We are still recovering from last look you gave us before Christmas! I would love to have a shed half the size!

Are you changing over the parts on the other two to make one the favourite?

Ian

Re: Where's the pics?
 

Robert the pictures look fine just don't know how to get them off Emma's camera

Ian we will using parts off the one in the middle of keefys photo for the one on the left, the one on the right is faily complete and we are keeping it for another project.


Max

progress
 

Hey Max, Sounds like you should be ready to give it a run down the road to Corowa :p

Hedges Shed
 

This afternoon some more progress was made on Max's cab 11, the donor donk and gearbox have been installed and the rear drums removed in readiness for 21st century grease and a dewebing. We also removed the roof section ready for a volunteer with a MIG for some minor repairs ( nudge nudge wink wink Rusty) ;) It will be delivered to your place shortly. Anyway heres some of the action...

And another

Another

And again

One more

I like the look of your trades assistant, hansom lad and I see you have him doing the hard part.

Truck looks like it will come upa treat.

Regards

Col

The Director
 

"Hay" Max I think you should set up Shop with Keefy now that farming has gone to the dogs. I am sure Keefy could do with a director on his latest films

"Carman's Romp at Corowa" and "Well Bike Travels"

You seem to be able get great action shots of Rob doing the risky stuff.

:smoker:

Re: The Director
 

Just as long as you'll be my stuntman, Rusty!

OK Keefy
 

Sure thing Keefy I even have a name for the venture

Production Company RUSTYMAX films
Studio "WCM" (Webb,Carmen& Mosely)

Filmed in KEEFYRAMA
Sound KATHYSROUND

:smoker:

Hijackers
 

I think you guys have hijacked this thread!! Your suppose to be working Rusty!!!! :teach:

nice i need one of them, looking around to make sure the wife isnt around. :D

Re: Hijackers
 

That's the THREADJACKER2000(TM) software autorun feature. Not sure how to shut it off. :)

passenger hold down handle
 

Query were hold down handles fitted to cab 11 models

Max

handle
 

does any one know if these handles were fitted to cab 11 blitzs
Max

The Data Plate
 

I took this today, For all.

Max tells me that this truck is the third order to be delivered. See the plate. Now that is a LOW number.

Ian

Progress Picture
 

This photo provides an overall view of progress. (yep the engine is in!) Not a lot of hay left either.

Ian

Progress Picture
 

This photo provides an overall view of progress. (yep the engine is in!) Not a lot of hay left though I should have brought some rain in a bucket Max.

Ian

Re: The Data Plate
 

Ian,

That is a British contract plate, for Contract No. SM2003, Catalogue Ref. No. 8, for Chev C30 GS trucks, with British Census No's L4448758 to 4450257

Richard,

You have to be correct.

I am merely the messenger... errr photographer.

Thanks for the clarifying the data. (not coining a phrase). I knew someone would sort it out and explain the lineage.

Ian

Amazing!
 

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/at...=&postid=72318

I have never seen any reference before to a plate stating which Demand the CMPs were delivered to. I have often queried in my mind whether there was ever such an indication before the 1943 revised GM of Canada plates.

Is this the lorry that I have notes on:

please?

This lorry was one of 1200 ordered to be assembled in England, possibly by General Motors Limited in Bamber Bridge near Preston, Lancashire starting from around April 1941. Some were then shipped off to the Mid-East theatre, issued to the AIF, etc. and then 'sold' by way of payments through London in 1941.

Re: Amazing!
 

David,

That contract plate was used generally on British vehicles during WW2, seen on Austin, Morris Comm, Bedford, etc. etc. So obviously any vehicle brought in from US or Canada, had one fitted on reciept in UK.

David that is the lorry ( cab 11) that we discussed before, our plan is to have it running and take to Corowa some time.
Max

Some time?
 

Like Corowa '09 perhaps?

We could have two cab 11s there if Mike is able to bring his C8!

Pix
 

I would love some pix please of the lorry (over 1 ton) in due course for a new book that I plan on assembly by GM Limited.

And thanks Richard...ot makes sense but excuse me for not saying so, I have not seen one before. I suppose they tended to get "lost" over the years, perhaps even in service.