Cab11 C8 Bush Find

[Mike K]

This early C8 was being restored by a chap in the UK, Ian R , must be close to 20 years ago these pics. Pre-digital camera era !

A snap of the original C8 in the UK with the original body, which has been measured up and cloned !

[Bob Carriere]

Man!......I have been working on the front inner fenders and panels around the footwells....what a ....even the panel around the gauge cluster and the doghouse panel inside the cab don't seem to fit! Argghhhh

I know the feeling.....not only is it difficult you have to follow the right order of assembly/sequence. When I remove and reinstall mine I need 4 hands so I usually drag in Grant using drift pins and screwdrivers as locating pin we manage to get it all together.............. sure nice to have a flexible back and help when you have t reach underneath and above at the same time. Once all the bolts are actually started ONLY then can you tighten the whole thing. Sad part is I have to take it apart this Winter to install the cover inside insulation.....found some 1/8 ceramic felt which I plan to double up to a 1/4 inch and install using the original staple holes like Phil Waterman did.......... time consuming but so nice when finished.

Mike....... nice pictures of the early C8 with NO air vents.

Remember this is a hobby so take time to have fun!!!!!

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Man!...... I usually drag in Grant using drift pins and screwdrivers as locating pin !!!!!

OUCH!

[Mike K]

Bob:

"I acquired a 1937 Chev one ton pickup frame a while back ....some interesting comparison can be made....."

The 37 frame is too early, you need to look at a 39/40 frame , Mike
Maybe other C8 owners are not aware of this .

The C8 rear axle assembly , including the springs , was already in production with the civilian 1939/40 rear axle as fitted to the 1 Ton chassis . I know this because I have a 39 1 Ton Chev here . I measured the springs - same size.

The torque tube is longer of course . The brake drums are larger too.

I cross referenced the parts books . The axle half shafts, same part number.

[Mike K]

More pics of the 1939 1 Ton frame and the torque tube / gear box .

The cab is a Holden cab. This chassis has 17" wheels which are original. 30 Years ago at a early HCVC commercial vehicle event at the old International truck plant in Dandenong one of these same trucks was on display, it was fitted with Toyota wheels , the owner told me he could not find 17" tyres

[Alex van de Wetering]

Richard,

Good to see the C8 safe and sound indoors! Great working space you have there.....not jealous at all

Bob, Mike.......very familiar details on those chassis!

Alex

[RichCam]

Mike and Bob - I will check when I'm back at the shop on Monday. Mine looks very similar to the 39 1 ton frame.
Bob - yes, I was confused, I will look at the cross member under the cab as per your diagram. I'm sure I'll find more crap under there as well. The other CMP is going to stay in the field where it is until maybe the spring. Next time I'm up that way, I'll drop in on the farmer to see what it is but right now, I have lots to do.
Alex - thanks for the compliment, it is a wonderful shop. My only problem is that I have to work full time to pay for it which leaves little time for the fun stuff like restoring CMP's! However, I am working on a life/work/CMP restoration balance this winter. I'm not sure if I will be as productive as Peter Duggan.
Thanks guys for the comments, I keep forgetting that the 8's are only 2 wheel drive! Pretty easy to do after spending years looking at the 4 wheel drive units.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Mike

I also have a 40 chev 1 ton pickup which I have yet to undress.......but peaking underneath the as the flat rear frame and provision for dual rear. The 40 frame looks identical to my eyes to the 37..... can't really compare until the body is removed from the 40

My 37 sports 16" artilery rims while the 1940 has balloon 6:50 x20 tires. The forty has the complete power train..... more stuff to play with.

Got the 1940 on EBAY a few days just before Xmas only bidder and truck was only 1OO miles from my place....... spare fenders, rear axle, rims, and two extra cabs...... for $100.