Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt trucks

[Tony Smith]

On CMP's, the the installation of the the PTO pump involved nothing more than drilling a hole in the floor to insert a screwdriver to engage the pump, and fitting the pump to the transmission. A copper pipe ran from the pump to the air fitting, which was screwed through an existing hole in the frame. An experienced Driver/Mechanic could probably fit it in 15 minutes.

On the MCP, I can't believe there was anything as fancy or elaborate as modified body panels, knockouts or flaps. Too much work. The simplicity of Canadian vehicles was their forte.

I think we've been staring at the fitting all along and not wanted to see it, expecting something sexier than just an exposed fitting, but there it is.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

On CMP's, the the installation of the the PTO pump involved nothing more than drilling a hole in the floor to insert a screwdriver to engage the pump, and fitting the pump to the transmission. A copper pipe ran from the pump to the air fitting, which was screwed through an existing hole in the frame. An experienced Driver/Mechanic could probably fit it in 15 minutes.

On the MCP, I can't believe there was anything as fancy or elaborate as modified body panels, knockouts or flaps. Too much work. The simplicity of Canadian vehicles was their forte.

I think we've been staring at the fitting all along and not wanted to see it, expecting something sexier than just an exposed fitting, but there it is.

Tony, you're the man! Once one knows where to look, it becomes obvious.

[Charlie Down]

Hi Tony, your are correct about the connector not being obstructed on the trucks early in their use, spring /summer 1942, but by September, as the crews became more familiar with the trucks and they modified and adapted stowage arrangements, the connector was obstructed. The attached pictures are all dated September 1942 or later from S,T and Y patrol vehicles, and all have boxes/stowage blocking connector.
Its interesting that the trucks that retained the POW can racks all had similar boxes, and those that had the larger Vickers K drum chests mounted the rack on the drivers side in front of the other rack.