Reference: Plans How to build a tool box for a CMP truck

[S. Dafoe]

Pete,

A while back you sent me drawings of your toolbox for your truck. (Chev Cab 12) I was out of town for a while on business and my email account expired and hence I lost the drawings. I was wondering if you could email them to me again and this time I promise to print them out! Thank you kindly for your help!

PS - The pics you sent of your truck were fantastic and inspiring!

Stewart

[Pete Ashby]

Stewart

see my e-mail to you

regards

Pete

[S. Dafoe]

Pete,

Drawings received. Thank you kindly! (Although my inbox is now over its size limit ) Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!

Again my thanks Pete.

S.

[Pete Ashby]

Stew

Glad you got them OK and can read them. Remember that the welds should be butt gas, but you can get away with MIG if you use a sanding disc to round off the sharp edges. I should add that the steel is all 16 gauge, thats about 2.5mmm in new money.
Post some Pictures when you have made up the box.

Regards

Pete

[George McKenzie]

I have made up plans on how to build a tool box and spare tire carrier for anyone that wants to make one There is 15 pages of pictures and drawings not to scale but with the measurements .You can send me your address and I will mail them to you Maybe a good metal worker will build some as there is alot of interest wanting tool boxes and roof hatches . Retied and no time left!!

George Mckenzie box 3 Brownvale t0h 0l0 AB CA
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[George McKenzie]

I have sent out 18 copies for this box . What is needed is for someone to make the tire clamps for everyone as they are the hard part to make . It requires a mold and a press to form them . Better then each one struggling doing his . I have sent plans to Australia ,New Zealand and all over Canada . Happy building guys
George

[Bob Carriere]

For the wonderful set of drawings and back up pictures of the original box.......

The worst part to fabricate is the clamshell portion....

..... wonder if any one has ever considered making a mold and casting out of aluminium...... old auto tranny cases and old pistons. Might not be as strong but could be sufficient for our parade duties.

Thanks again for sharing the information.

Bob C.
PS...... you might want to consider giving us a better look at all the other MVs we could see in the background and that low boy float......

[Mike Timoshyk]

As indicated in the to Glue or not to Glue thread I have started on that most elusive creature for CMP enthusiasts. The legendary Spare Tire Carrier and Tool Box.

First off I wish to thank George Mackenzie for his comprehensive plans, they truely are a must if you are going to persue this endeavour.

I have deviated slightly from his process but I am sure the end result will be the same.

I sourced out the initial big stuff to a sheetmetal shop to bend and shape. From there on it will be head-skratchin', thumb bangen and picture taking.

Here is the start....

Cheers

Mike in Windsor.....more snow and s..t tomorrow

[Jon Skagfeld]

Mike: You can take pics, confirm measurements on my C-15A, at the same time that you visit to take measurements of the tarp!

[Mike Timoshyk]

Well, I got some angles cut and some small "chunks" ready. I am now concentrating on all the little stuff and musing over the "clam shells". I have several ideas but haven't made up my mind yet. They will no doubt be the last pieces made.

Oh ya, appologies to George McKenzie....I note your an Mc not a Mac

Pic of progress....

cheers

Mike Timoshyk in Windsor Ontario

[Gordons]

Hello Tim

Looks like a nice project, George did a nice job of the drawings, what are your thoughts on the clam shell clamps ? Georges tool box has the welded on clamps and I guess the entire tool box is welded, the model I have is bolted assembly and I have been thinking of contacting a foundary to stamp the clam shell clamps, I have one for a pattern, but would be interested in three more for myself, if you have any interest let me know. Gordon

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Gordon,

As mentioned, I have been musing over the clamshells. I don't know if you are aware, I am one of those who purchased 10.50 X 16 tires for my F15A. Now I know they are not the correct size for my 15 Cwt but damn they look good on "her". That being said I am planning to "modify" the clamshells to accomodate the width of the tires as I bought a set of 5. I believe they will be wider than the correct ones for the 9.00 series tires. I am considering making a concrete mold, turning up the ol' CW music, find my ear defenders and excersize my cork-pulling arm.



Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Mike Timoshyk]

I said I was going to be busy the next few days but could not resist doing a little more to the box. I am well on the way to finishing it and have to resist being a little impatient. Top is now welded on. There will be a little cosmetic grinding here and there before I hit the whole thing with paint. I am quite pleased how it is coming together...hope my attempt at the clam shells is as successful. One pic....

cheers

Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Mike Timoshyk

I said I was going to be busy the next few days but could not resist doing a little more to the box. I am well on the way to finishing it and have to resist being a little impatient. Top is now welded on. There will be a little cosmetic grinding here and there before I hit the whole thing with paint. I am quite pleased how it is coming together...hope my attempt at the clam shells is as successful. One pic....

cheers

Mike in Windsor Ontario

Mike ..
I'm curious to know what kind of welder and rod you are using..
A 1/8th 7018 rod would work dandy on that project..
Damned fine place to work on a snowy day in Windsor..Keep up the detailed progress..

[Mike Timoshyk]

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Mike ..
I'm curious to know what kind of welder and rod you are using..
A 1/8th 7018 rod would work dandy on that project..
Damned fine place to work on a snowy day in Windsor..Keep up the detailed progress..

Hi Alex,

I am using a Miller 135 mig welder with gas. The settings are 40 for the wire feed and 4 for the voltage. The Miller 135 has a variable voltage setting which allows for more heat control over the a/b/c/d type settings found on less expensive models. I am using .30 wire. I don't own an arc welder and do everything with the mig.

cheers for now...

Mike Timoshyk in Sunny Windsor

[George McKenzie]

Hi Mike
I just took a look at your site and am impressed with your work .If you need more fine measurements em me . I would suggest that if you can get to a foundry with a clamp for a pattern they may be able to make some for you . I wonder what happen to the oridginal molds . If you are going to spotweld ,drill a hole 1/8 th in the out side metal than weld the inside metal till the hole is filled . I am doing the wood in a 1930 Fourdor Ford and will do a manual how I did it .I sure could have used one .It was a 2&1/2 month job .
Sunny Alberta George

[Walter Brand]

pics i hope

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Walter,

Thank you very much for your offer. I will give you a call today (Tuesday) and talk off-line. BTW great work....they, the box and clamshells, look fantastic. You are not that very far from me. I will have to make a visit and meet you.

Cheers

Mike Timoshyk in Windsor Ontario

[Mike Timoshyk]

First coat of primer.....and not looking too bad at all.

Also included is a pic of the dash that Bob Moseley helped me with by supplying decals for the speedo and switch plates.

cheers

Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Walter

Now that you guys have the bugs all sorted out and gained practical experience....... when are you going to start producing the clam shells for retail.....

Mike...... yours will be custom to fit your 10:50s I presume..?

Nice repro job....... if it was not for the rust pits on the old one they would be hard to tell apart from the real stuff....

Boob