Help wanted on early CMP C15

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by JohnG

Any tips or suggestions on suppliers the correct paint and canvas in the Netherlands?

John,

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

[JohnG]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

John,

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

Thanks Hanno,
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

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Found some more pictures from before and during its restoration:

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