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cliff · #1 28-09-09, 01:55

1941 Chevrolet. Either a 30cwt or more likely a 3 tonner. Holden assembled with Holden built cab. Which model it is depends on it's wheelbase. The front mudguards have extra sheetmetal attached. If you look at the line by the headlight that is where the original cut out guards came to.

Below is two photos of what the vehicle probaby looked like when new.

BTW the CMP used running gear from this type of Chevrolet NOT the other way round

Ganmain Tony · #2 28-09-09, 03:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff

1941 Chevrolet. Either a 30cwt or more likely a 3 tonner. Holden assembled with Holden built cab. Which model it is depends on it's wheelbase. The front mudguards have extra sheetmetal attached. If you look at the line by the headlight that is where the original cut out guards came to.

Below is two photos of what the vehicle probaby looked like when new.

BTW the CMP used running gear from this type of Chevrolet NOT the other way round

Great info Cliff once again. Sorry about my faux pas with the cmp/chev bits. Does this mean the truck has a four speed box & that I just could get it in the gate?

Incidently - how difficult is it to get 18 inch tyres & tubes to suit??

Is that your truck in the first picture - it looks fantastic.

cliff · #3 28-09-09, 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Great info Cliff once again. Sorry about my faux pas with the cmp/chev bits. Does this mean the truck has a four speed box & that I just could get it in the gate?

Incidently - how difficult is it to get 18 inch tyres & tubes to suit??

Is that your truck in the first picture - it looks fantastic.

Tony my "Truck" is pictured below with me sitting in it

I don't own a real motor vehicle and while that Chev in the photo is an Aussie Truck I think it is from somewhere down your way. Also not sure about the gearbox and this truck would be about the same size as your CMP with body/tilt etc. on it

as to 18inch tyres I think the correct size is a case of...."You want what size????? ha ha ha ha ha

Ganmain Tony · #4 28-09-09, 05:22

Thanks Cliff,

Hmmmm Yes.. I was not long off this thread when I realised the 18inch rim question has been asked before (only about 10 threads ago)

They look like a nightmare to find - nevertheless to a MLUer, it simply makes the hunt & chase all that more interesting

Max informs me it may be possible to remove 5 of the ten wheel studs in the drum (every second one)& then put 20 inch rims on. Anyone want to comment on that??

Apparently some of the front wheels on tractors (the ploughing type not the gun type) also have 18 inch rims???

Many thanks again Cliff for information.

Max Hedges · #5 28-09-09, 06:13

Tony, something for you to drool over

Ganmain Tony · #6 28-09-09, 06:25

That's Robert Farmers beast isnt it?

Or is it one that you've got in shed 24.

Whats on for next month....post holes? fencing? Cattle work?

Clevo'll be good I promise!!!

Max Hedges · #7 28-09-09, 06:41

digging thistles and then cups of tea and cake
Max

Emma has a bigger list me

cliff · #8 28-09-09, 07:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Max informs me it may be possible to remove 5 of the ten wheel studs in the drum (every second one)& then put 20 inch rims on. Anyone want to comment on that??

Apparently some of the front wheels on tractors (the ploughing type not the gun type) also have 18 inch rims???
.

Not sure about removing the studs but it may be possible to just swap drums if they are the same size as 5 stud drums. I think this may have happened in earlier years when farmers who purchased ex military trucks could not find 18 inch tyres. They just changed the drums, wheels and tyre size to what was commonly available. As it says in the 18 inch tyre thread there is 18in tractor tyres available but not in suitable tread patterns.

Tony Smith · #9 28-09-09, 09:13

The 10 stud hubs are the standard Chev commercial hubs of the day and have nothing to do with CMPs. You might be lucky to find a pre-war Chev truck to salvage the 20" wheels from, but where??? This truck has had the guards widened to fit the 18" D^D wheels, but it is not an MCP. There WAS a version of the Chev truck fitted with 2wd CMP parts and this was the CC60L MCP.

Chevs are too confusing, Tony, stick with a Ford.

cliff · #10 28-09-09, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The 10 stud hubs are the standard Chev commercial hubs of the day.

Chevs are too confusing, Tony, stick with a Ford.

Look at that you learn something new everyday Tony. I did not know that the 10 stud wheels were standard Chev truck.

But I agree with Tony about sticking to Fords!

Ganmain Tony · #11 29-09-09, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The 10 stud hubs are the standard Chev commercial hubs of the day and have nothing to do with CMPs. You might be lucky to find a pre-war Chev truck to salvage the 20" wheels from, but where??? This truck has had the guards widened to fit the 18" D^D wheels, but it is not an MCP. There WAS a version of the Chev truck fitted with 2wd CMP parts and this was the CC60L MCP.

Chevs are too confusing, Tony, stick with a Ford.

Tony I couldnt agree more about sticking with Fords.

But just look at the poor old girl - sitting there - all alone - neglected - unloved.

What about the theory of removing every second stud and fitting 20's with 5 stud pattern? I'll give it a go if no-ones sure and report back?

Does anyone have any info on say, scarifier tyre sizes?

Lionelgee · #12 29-09-09, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The 10 stud hubs are the standard Chev commercial hubs of the day and have nothing to do with CMPs. You might be lucky to find a pre-war Chev truck to salvage the 20" wheels from, but where??? This truck has had the guards widened to fit the 18" D^D wheels, but it is not an MCP. There WAS a version of the Chev truck fitted with 2wd CMP parts and this was the CC60L MCP.

Chevs are too confusing, Tony, stick with a Ford.

G'day Tony,

Would you have any more images of the Chevy truck with storage boxes on the right hand side of the bed like in photo c61674.jpg? Most of the truck photos I have seen (not including the ones from Cliff which I am still working my way through - thanks Cliff) are all clean.

Kind Regards
Lionel

mafiamike · #13 26-02-10, 01:50

Just reading an old thread. It seems that 18 in tyres are available from the states at 375$ea
but the freight to oz would be a killer

gjamo · #14 26-02-10, 02:00

I reckon this would go close.
Ebay # 290396015493

Ganmain Tony · #15 26-02-10, 17:39

Wow!

Thanks fellahs for the help - Greame thanks for the picture - I did ring that bloke in Queensland you put me onto in the Kit for W1 Carb thread & he did get back to me. So Ive got that sorted.

The tyres........turns out there's a mob in Melbourne (Antique Tyres) who do get the 18's in a chevron pattern but they are about $700 Australian each.

Still, I suppose you'd only have to buy them once.

Lionelgee · #16 05-07-10, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjamo

I reckon this would go close.
Ebay # 290396015493

Hello Tony and Fellows,

I was looking at parts for my REO Speed Wagon and found that it was fitted with a Carter Carburettor. After a bit of searching I found a site with scans of Carter Carburettors manuals that were used in Chevrolets which goes into quite some detail about the Carburettors including setting up and maintenance.

Carter Carburettors Home Page http://old-carburetors.com/Chevy.htm

All the makes of vehicles fitted with Carter Carburettors 1930’s to 1946-47 are found at http://old-carburetors.com .

Kind Regards
Lionel

Lionelgee · #17 30-09-09, 04:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Great info Cliff once again. Sorry about my faux pas with the cmp/chev bits. Does this mean the truck has a four speed box & that I just could get it in the gate?

Incidently - how difficult is it to get 18 inch tyres & tubes to suit??

Is that your truck in the first picture - it looks fantastic.

G'day Tony,

I just checked what my truck is shod with as it is the same style as the Chevy only a year older with a different grille. It had Olympic Trojans on it which are 17 X 20 it has five stud front wheels and 10 stud back dual wheels.

The dash area looks in very good nick which is a bit of a surprise.

Kind Regards
Lionel

Lionelgee · #18 29-09-09, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff

1941 Chevrolet. Either a 30cwt or more likely a 3 tonner. Holden assembled with Holden built cab. Which model it is depends on it's wheelbase. The front mudguards have extra sheetmetal attached. If you look at the line by the headlight that is where the original cut out guards came to.

Below is two photos of what the vehicle probaby looked like when new.

BTW the CMP used running gear from this type of Chevrolet NOT the other way round

G'day Cliff,

I have a copy of the photo of the second Chevrolet from the AWM. Since first seeing the truck I have wondered about its tonnage, as it seems to have a longer nose than other Chevys. Is this right or my eyes playing tricks? The three ton stores Chevrolet photo that is.

Kind Regards
Lionel

cliff · #19 29-09-09, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

G'day Cliff,

I have a copy of the photo of the second Chevrolet from the AWM. Since first seeing the truck I have wondered about its tonnage, as it seems to have a longer nose than other Chevys. Is this right or my eyes playing tricks? The three ton stores Chevrolet photo that is.

Kind Regards
Lionel

It's your eyes playing tricks

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