1944 C15A Cab 13 Starter Project

[Gunner]

Hi Richard:

It is not unusual to see the comms hatch on what we now think of as cargo vehicles. In the day, many 'cargo' trucks were actually fitted for wireless and used as Command Posts in tactical units such as a field artillery Troop CP. Thus the folks in the back needed to be able to talk to the driver through the flexible canvas tube that connected the rear to the cab.

Cheers! Mike

[RichCam]

Bob & Mike,

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I will follow up on the Starter C15A this week.

Attached is a photo of 2B1 box that I saw this fall. Now I know the difference between the two different types.

Lots to do. Richard.

[Bob Carriere]

....for the cab 11 / 12 truck.

I have 3 of them all with various degree of rust and various parts missing.

....but out of the three there is enough left to measure / sketch and do a repro. Intentions are to get a local fabricator to cut and do the various bends then we will assemble/weld the unit together.

Bob

[RichCam]

Bob,

Thanks for the offer. I'm going to see the owner of the C15A Cab13 tonight regarding the details of his truck and what he would like to sell it for. If it is reasonable and I can confirm that I can pick up the Radio Box, I will then change my plans and pick them both up and put them together. I will hold off getting the C15A Cab 11/12 chassis until later in the summer.
This spring, our team needs to complete the MkII restoration for re-dedication to the Huntsville Legion May 27th. As well, I would like to get the F60S started and I need to finance this by running my business properly. Lot's to do!

Will keep everyone posted on the progress. Richard