restoration project waterbowser C15A 1943

[Guy Verstrepen]

Here is an image of how the end result should be.
The top is different than usual on the waterbowser.
maybe after the war ???

[Mike K]

Just wondering why the CMP water tanks appear to have UK made filters fitted. I'm still looking for a loan of a filter to measure up and hopefully make up a repro version as in those pics, aluminium is a good choice I think, although its not cheap .

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19457

[Guy Verstrepen]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Just wondering why the CMP water tanks appear to have UK made filters fitted. I'm still looking for a loan of a filter to measure up and hopefully make up a repro version as in those pics, aluminium is a good choice I think, although its not cheap .

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19457

I am fortunate to work in a large aluminum company
the filter that can be seen on the photo is made out of 3 parts.
the conical part is in a tube the top can also be placed in the tube.
The nice thing about the whole thing is that water can be pumped through it
the tube is 300 mm long and 160 mm diameter but can be shortened.
I think the diameter is slightly larger 150mm might be better but I do not have a tube of that size,
the other pieces can be found in the appendix.
if these are correct I do not know but the whole gives a nice look

[David Dunlop]

Very nice details to be able to replicate, Guy.

David

[Guy Verstrepen]

no problem if I can help someone just ask me if I have the sizes or something of ... examples I share them here with you.

[Mike K]

Thanks for the drawings

I guess some CMP chassis were retrofitted with British bodies ( the 200 gallon water tank ? ) and various other British equipment . Thompson Brothers in the UK seemed to make the tanks for many applications both civilian and military. Link to the Bilston company.

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Thomps...thers_(Bilston)

and Aircraft fuel

http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?h...=ASC&pageNum=4

[Owen Evans]

Nice work Guy, I look forward to seeing the finished item.

Originally Posted by Guy Verstrepen

Here is an image of how the end result should be.
The top is different than usual on the waterbowser.
maybe after the war ???

I think you are right. Note also that the filter powder filling port (the small pipe on the side of the main body) comes out at a 45-degree angle on the postwar filter. The wartime filter has a 90-degree bend. Note I have used the terminology "wartime" and "postwar", but it is quite possible that the taller top and 45-degree filling port could have even been a "late war" improvement for ease of manufacturing?

Owen.

[Owen Evans]

Update on the postwar filters. The attached sketches are from the 1954 handbook for the 200 gallon water tank. The filters are clearly quite different (and larger) than the picture Guy posted. For an idea of size, there is a picture of a postwar filter installed on a 100 gallon water trailer here (2nd posting, 3rd picture):

http://hmvf.co.uk/topic/14759-britis...tank-trailers/

So, my working theory is that the one in Guy's picture is 'late WW2'. At least until someone can confirm otherwise.

Owen.

[guy labbe]

Did found a filter in Normandy 2 years back, but is sold .

[Guy Verstrepen]

Originally Posted by guy labbe

Did found a filter in Normandy 2 years back, but is sold .

Unfortunately, I had some real examples to copy them.

[Guy Verstrepen]

Hey everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=SLjDkxU4Ms0

This link show a video how they cleaning te water for all soldiers at the front.


Greetings
Guy

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by Guy Verstrepen

Hey everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=SLjDkxU4Ms0

This link show a video how they cleaning te water for all soldiers at the front.


Greetings
Guy

Nice find Guy, thanks for posting!

Owen.