2013 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Bob, Grant and I are on the road again. This time to pick up an engine and an old GMC frame in Quebec. Yes, this is a border raid. Currently we are bouncing tthru Montreal. Too bad the Quebec government doesn't put some of our transfer payments into fixing the roads properly. I guess declaring war on "pasta" is more important. More later.

[RHClarke]

Ineresting place. Lots of locals enjoying the snow. Tons of police cars around for some reason...they might have heard we were coming...

[RHClarke]

Bob picked up his reconditioned 235 engine and 1937 truck frame. After the load up we stopped in to Prefair. It was odd to see all three AA guns gone. We saw one bargain - TA 43s for 15 bucks each. Now back on the road heading for home.

[Ian Johns]

Bob did say he on a recovery today. Tell Bob I said hello to Andre today in Acton for him.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

It was odd to see all three AA guns gone. We saw one bargain - TA 43s for 15 bucks each.

I admire one of those three 90 mms every day on my home.

That is a good price on the field telephones. I always look forward to visits to that store. Geography limits me to once every 2 or 3 years.

[RHClarke]

Ian, Message passed.
Rob, Not too many deals seen today, but they do have an Iltis for sale for only 8400 dollars...

Will off load tomorrow. Beer is calling our names.

[RHClarke]

1 - A hint about how much snow fell in the Granby region of Quebec.
2 - 37 Chev frame - in very nice condition.
3 - A very light load indeed. See any CMP similarities?
4 - On the trailer and ready to go
5 - Final inspection.

The engine is on the back of the truck. Bob may add some details about it.

[Bob Carriere]

We will have a series of close up pictures of CMP like features..... when weather permits.

But it sits on 16 in. rims.......Western frame has been sandblasted and painted chassis black. Front foremost crossmember that supports the rad and the rear engine crossmember looks identical to a CMP....... rear spring hangers also look identical..... frame sit straigth and not pitted..... and front horn of frame have insert cast iron parts similar to a C8

Time will tell if that frame is identical to the 1940 1 ton truck in the back field.

Engine is a stock rebuilt 235, rebuilt in Texas and imported to Montreal, invoice was provided for the engine...... never runned.... now sits on an engine stand.....turns freely...looks very good.....temporarily dressed with left over oil pan. valve cover, and side cover from a 261 engine that was fried. Full gasket set was included and assorted 216 parts he had left over from the original block. All in all not a bad deal

The drive was long, can't figure out the fascination that Montrealers have for huge pot holes and traffic jams......very greatful for the companionship and assistance of my two compadres !!!!!!

Bob C.