[Bob Carriere]

.... a spare CMP frame....one beyond restoration..... would you consider cutting out the front section and mounting on a spare traielr axle with small tires.

The frame is ready set to take any Chev 6 cyl.
...........easily supports a rad (CMP or others )
................access all around......
......and all at a nice height to work on....
.......... easy to manoeuvre around on rough ground or move outside the barn.

Don't want to keep all the heavy springs and axle casting....maybe two stub trailer hubs and 12 inch tires.... open in the centre for oil pan access.

I have the spare frame....only the front part is any good. would cut off leaving the T case cross member support. With a large 8 or 10 inch swivel third wheel could be moved by hand on the barn floor...... hitched to the tractor I can easily move it to the back field when not in use.

My main concern is having the engine higher off the ground for the old guys who work in the barn.... yet wide enough not to be tippy.

With the small tires at the 1/3 point from the front it would be easier than bending over the CMP tires.

I like the idea of a removable instrument panel.... for painting as you says but also to ease engine installation and safe storage when the stand is in the back field..... same for the battery tray.....and removable plastic fuel tank from an outboard motor.

Maybe it's time I put all my late night ideas to a practical assembly model.

Still wish you lived closer.... the two of us could be dangerous !!!!!

Bob