Generally the new (to me) truck has lots of good features.
The cab is fairly complete, has seat frames, instruments are present (need at lesat some rebuild/replacement), one door only (hinges shot, but the window frame is present on the door). Although the cab looks wonky in the photos, it is mainly because it isn't bolted down properly to the frame (and the springs at the rear of the cab ar in poor shape. The windhield frames seem in fairly good shape, only the left wiper is missing, I forget which matches civilian usage because it depends on which way up they are mounted. There's a solid roof (there was no hatch/hip ring), with less than usual rust at the belt line but with a depressed center that should be repairable. The nose has been hacked to fit the snow plow frame but could be rebuilt as required. Doghouse is there, only missing the round access plate. Data plates are on the dash, shift plates are missing. Steering wheel (wood) is in fairly good shape but a bit weathered. Steering box should be saveable. All panel switches have been replaced with an odd mix of later products.
The dump body still has all of the mechanism (except for a short piece of driveshaft to the pump as well as its data tag. It also has generous quantities of rust (after at least a partial replating of the lower areas) so that it may be easier to make new panels for everything above the framework (some of the braces might be salvageable). The tailgate is also rather beaten up. One tool box remains, needs repair but is a good pattern.
Engine transmission and transfer case are present, precise condition unknown. I think it may be locked into two gears since the shift tower shows signs of removal and we had to detach the rear driveshaft and disengage the front to roll it onto the trailer, but all either turn or should be close to turning. The transmission rear cover has classic cracking.
The frame is pretty well a disaster. Multiple cracks in the area of the front spring mounts with several weld, break cycles visible. I haven't checked all crossmembers for cracks but at least one exists in the transfer case member. One broken front spring, the other has lost its arch. Also a bow is visible in the right frame rail due to loads from the wing blade. Given the number of flaws in the frame I think I should look for a replacement 134" WB frame (the early parts books show the C30 and C60S frames as the same part number). It would be nice to find one with the rails, reinforcements and crossmembers solid, but I think the reinforcements could be fabricated and the frame reassembled if needed.
Does anyone have leads to a useable frame within reasonable drive from Ottawa that might be available?
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