Thought I would start a thread on CMP tools not often seen. Here is my latest find. I love to see actual pics of the tools so I know what to look for. Post away.

2 ton jack dated 1945

Alemite 6679

Standard Vehicle Tool Tables
 

Rob:

Check out pp 200, 201 of "Canada's Fighting Vehicles, Europe 1943-45, Vol 1, Second Edition".

No wonder 10cwt trailers were required! Look at all the kit required for just one vehicle!

I can pick out your grease gun, tool box and 2T jack from the pic on p 200.

Re: 15cwt 4x2 Tool Set
 

Attached is a photo of the wartime toolkit layout for a 15-cwt 4x2.

Cheers,

Chris

Hi guys,

Is there a list of markings that we should look out for on tools- detailing manufacturerss, sizes, industry markings etc?

I have a 2 pages, each different which came out of my original ford maintenance manual june 1943 detailing tools and equipment for the truck when it left the factory.
One called:
"Export KD Checking Sheet for 'The following list of amterial is representative of loose items which will remain with the vehicle when delivered to the customer by Ford Motor Company at destination'"
Aid AUS 218. Sheet revision date- 10-16-44. Lot no. F.

The other called:
Export K.D Checking Sheet for Unit 1 K.D Tool Kit Australia. Lot No F. Sheet Revision date 10-16-44. Plant No. C39Q-17001-D.


Whats on both of them appears to be the same as in chris's photo. Does anyone know anything about these sheets?

I dont have a cmp, but im sure ive walked past countless tools here in oz at swapmeets/flea markets unknowing! The list i have is great, but it doesnt have the specific details i/we need.

Thanks

Ian.

Ian, you should grab anything with an arrow surrounded by a C, indicating Canadian. Specifically, you should get any any Ford tools with part numbers starting with a C, eg CxxQ-xxxxx. Ignore anything with a script F, as that's only for Jeeps;) , although some CMP bits will have a script "Ford"

Oil cans
 

And following on from the oil can I pictured above, what is that oil can in the Black and White pic above? Is it a 1 Quart size? It seems to be half as tall as the Petrol can. I have a 1 Gallon Oil can and is the same height as a 2 Gallon Petrol can. In the parts book it lists a 1 Gallon oil can, but also a 1 Quart size with 1940 model trucks, the part number not being replaced when stocks are deleted. i guess that would make it a fairly rare item today?
My oil can has the word "Oil" on one side and the other has the Letters "LF" in a circle, which seems to have been painted over with an "X". What could this mean? Lubricant, Fine? Lighter Fluid?

Funnel GSW
 

Broad C Arrow marked

Jack 3 ton found today
 

1943 marked

pick
 

WV 43 marked

Rob:

That's properly known as a Pick Axe, supplemented by a Handle, Pick Axe, more commonly used to beat away Ford CMP guys who attempt to raid Chev CMP guys stuff.

;)

Tools
 

A few bits and pices l have picked up over the years

A jack that me and Russell almost had a blue over, due to my size l won:D

Things to be wary of
 

For those of you dreaming of tools and rare finds in a dissused shed ALWAYS check your find before inviting friends around fo a looksee.

Once Bitten Twice Shy as they say.

PS I think I am over it now:mad:

bulb box

folding wire cutter

trouble light

saw

Rob, I'm enjoying the backgrounds to your pics as much as the tools in the pics!:D

No date or Broad C, found today! What is it doing in Canada? 2 gallon marked Valor on bottom.

Wow....
 

Hi Rob

Can you post some side and bottom views...... definetely a keeper. Same early lettering as the GSW 1940 cans but built differentely.

On the funnel.... it seems that two different models are available.

One has a central spout the other as a offset spout... for the UC I believe.... BUT... the offset one has a brass screw type fitting on it..... why??? surely you cannot screw (pardon the expression ) anything if it is offset to fit the UC gas tank..... I also have one of those offset thingie with the brass attachment and can't explain why it is built that way......

I will say they do travel well.

Question for Max....
 

Hi Max

Being an official flea market hound.... how to you ID these adjustable wrenches and box wrenches.... any C broad arrow... or anything else..... I have a box full of boxed and curved handles wrenches but nothing I can attribute to CMP.....

Bob C

carrier track jack
 

Can anyone post a good pic or two of the Canadian carrier track jack?
Thanks in advance.

The screw attachment was to put the flexible spout ( horsecock) onto the funnel. No reason why this wouldn't work on an offset funnel.

Neither of there have any markings that l can find. Usually they hav the DD with the borard arrow between the D's. One of our jacks has these markings on it.

Max

Thanks for the pictures......
 

I am going to print copies of the various tools and carry as an ID source on my many flea market visits.... some of that massive/heavy stuff seems to hang around for years and are usually in a cardboard box under the table awaiting discovery....

Thanks for your help.

Bob C.

Tyre pump, socket for front hub nut/ sump drain plug (cast), socket for rear hub nut (tube), handle for both sockets.

Holdfasts
 

Not quite a tool, but part of the equipment of Australian gun tractors, the holdfast kit. The two large parts were stored at the rear of the No9 gun tractors behind the spare tyre on the rear right of the vehicle, while I assume the pegs were carried in the narrow box behind the crew seat.
The whole kit is very heavy.

This set belongs to another collector... does it look familiar to anyone?

Air Pump Hose
 

Thanks again Max.
Bob

Re: Holdfasts
 

Keith:

Those pins at the top of your picture look to be exactly the same pattern as in current use in the Canadian Forces.

They measure 20" long and are marked "SLATER" just below the eye.

They are used for anchoring the arch frames of modular tentage.

HOLDFAST
 

Keith; As a "recy mech"(towie) of many years experience, what is pictured are ground anchors and pins. Plates may be coupled together by the "D" shackles at each end. Each plate when pinned will support a load of 7 tons pull. Used for anchoring snatch blocks, or recovery vehicles during a pull. I have them as part of the kit on my Diamond T. When pins are properly driven into the ground, especially clay, you need a bloody wrecker to pull them out.
Cheers, Bill

Interesting
 

Thanks for the info, Jon and Bill

I'll have a look at the pins to see what markings are there tomorrow.

I suppose "holdfast" was the local name given to them - it's used on the drawings for the gun tractor.

black out shields, not excactly a tool, but nice to keep in the truck!!

Cheers,

Stefan Leegwater

water bucket C broad arrow, made in Ottawa, 1942

Cheers,

Stefan Leegwater