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Thanks Hanno and Alex,
This helpt indeed the cab has steps and the wheels have 16 inch rims! With the 2A1 body makes it more than likely that it is a C15! That is indeed the picture of a previous advertisement of the Chevy I bought. I had a expert with me who is restoring old cars (not military) and he had the impression that the restoration was done with great care. So I am a proud owner of a early C15 still very nice;-) The technical parts are restored already and I have to rebuild the body and register it for the road! I wil post a more pictures as soon as I have picked up the truck! Can't wait. Kind regards, John Last edited by JohnG; 26-05-17 at 15:42. |
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Any tips or suggestions on suppliers the correct paint and canvas in the Netherlands?
Thanks! Now with new signature;-)
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Great looking truck, a very early cab 11 without the air vents , built in the first batch I would think, around April/May 1940.
A few of the C15 cab 12 version have surfaced here in Aust. Vic Philips had one, Barry Ryan had one, there was another down Geelong way , a VMVC member Malcom Dunn bought. Another was down near Heyfield , Gippsland- I gave him one of my NOS doors, never seen him since
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Thanks Mike,
April/may 1940 would be possible. It was sold a a early type although the original owner dates is as 1939. I hope to find a chassisnumber or dateplate or something to confirm and helps me with the year of origin! Nice to hear that they are cherished all over the World. And this forum helps a great deal in the quest to preserve them in a respectful way! I see that yours is a 15 cwt GS -Van Does "Van" mean that is a closed body type? Regards, John
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I would try to post some pictures with the early characteristics and the (casting) numbers I have found on the engine and gearbox.
The truck is powered by a (running) 216 Engine, has RF tyres and non folding seats. No vents, Dot and dash flour board. All that means "Early" I understood! I would like to know if possible if it is the first engine and is it plausible authentic to A early truck! Any feedback is welcome! @webmaster or members: is it possible to change the title of the thread because my truck appears to be a C15 Kind regards
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No luck with the pictures...don't know why??
The following numbers I have found today in addition to the Serie numbers I have posted before! (Casting) Gearbox K 19. 2 GM 590474 (Casting) Engine GM 839931 3 Triangel All help and feedback is welcome! Kind regards, John
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Did you try as per Posting Images? Hanno
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Question remains now with pictures;-)
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For a correctly fitting canvas you would have to go to a professional sail maker, or go to a company like John & Mary Worthing (canvasco.com). They sell standard 15-cwt covers. Alternatively, buy a 4x4 canvas tarp (I bought mine at legertenten.com) and fit it over the top bows. Buy or borrow a sowing machine and make alterations if needed. As for paint: I would try to match up the paint already used on your truck, as the restoration is halfway completion. None of the military vehicle dealer in the Netherlands sell accurate Commonwealth paint colours. HTH, Hanno
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Thanks for the info and the tips on the canvas! For the colour I choose the Britisch green No.15 Despite the work that comes with it. It will represent the C15 4x2 in Britisch service in Europe 1944. (Our liberators in the south where the Britisch forces of XII Corps.) At the moment we rebuilding the engine now with some new components. Regards, John
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Found some more pictures from before and during its restoration:
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I am pretty sure this C15 is the same which was for sale in France around 2006:
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