View Single Post
  #197  
Old 01-04-13, 08:23
Tony Wheeler's Avatar
Tony Wheeler Tony Wheeler is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Yarra Junction VIC
Posts: 953
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony View Post
Interesting to see two types of engine cover clamps. I thought the single type may have been fitted post war as a make do. But I have now seen 3 Cab 12's with identical arrangements. I'll take that as reasonably supportive evidence of the original layout.
Interesting observation Tony, turns out these are vintage style clips which pre-date the cab 12, as seen on the prototypes. Evidently they were superceded at some stage, presumably for robustness and/or ease of manufacture.
Attached Thumbnails
early CMP bonnet & engine cover clamps.jpg   1937 Ford 15 cwt. Prototype I.jpg   1938 Ford Scammell Prototype II.jpg   1939 Ford 15 cwt. Prototype III.jpg  
__________________
One of the original Australian CMP hunters.

Last edited by Tony Wheeler; 01-04-13 at 08:31.
Reply With Quote