Chevrolet CMP C15 cab 11 body 2A1

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

I need advice which paint to use for frame , brand (manufacturer) and color (code), paint must be available in Europe.

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

We have problem with separating leaf springs from rear axle, nothing we tried worked, any fresh ideas how to do it ?

[hrpearce]

Personally for safety after reassembly I would cut the U bolts and have new ones made.

[Bob Carriere]

It will cost money but the old ones may be stretched to near failure.... have new ones made.

Be carful when you cut the existing U bolts .... in case the center bolt may have failed or will fail when cutting the U bolts.

You should carefully inspect the spring pins and hangers for wear and the brass inserts may need replacing...... Dirk has original NOS pins..... well greased they will out live you.

Bob C

[cletrac (RIP)]

Fire up the torch and heat the castings to get the U bolts out. If they come out OK I wouldn't hesitate to re-use them.

[chris vickery]

U bolts are cheap, at least here in Canada.
I was having trouble sourcing NOS ones for my M38A1 CDN 3 as they are sized differently from pattern 53 Jeep ones. I went to my local heavy truck suspension place and they made me what I needed on the spot while I waited.
If I recall correctly, they were quite inexpensive. I think they were $10 each including new nuts.
Broken leaf springs are a road hazard and an axle coming loose is like playing Russian Roulette...
Suspension is often overlooked.

[Grant Bowker]

In case the center bolt that holds the spring pack is broken, you may wish to do as my local heavy truck shop does to ensure against spring leaves flying apart as you loosen or cut the old u-bolts. They use sturdy F clamps (C clamps would work) to hold the leaves together, both as they cut the U-bolts and more importantly as they prepare to install a new center bolt.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Originally Posted by Jacek Nitkiewicz

I need advice which paint to use for frame , brand (manufacturer) and color (code), paint must be available in Europe.

Hi Jacek,

great work. Looking forward to see it complete!
To the colours - try this guy, his paints are the best ever. Located in Olomouc/Czech Repéublic.

http://auradesign.eu/camo_p_br.htm

Frankie

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

Original color of my vehicle was khaki green I think. I want to paint it in desert camo pattern as on attached photo.
So first idea is to use :
- khaki green for chassis , axles , cab interior
- BSC. No. 61 LIGHT STONE and S.C.C. No. 2
sugestions welcomed.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Hi,

http://auradesign.eu/camo_Higgins_1.htm

here are pictures of 2 cars in desert camo with the paint specicifation. Tomáš Chorý - the owner of aura design - is a specialist on German and Allies paints and camo's, do not hesitate to ask him, here is an info:

Tomáš Chorý
AURA DESIGN STUDIO
ateliér Loučany 667
783 44 p. Náměšť na Hané
e-mail: info@auradesign.eu
m: +420 603 763 816

he can make the paints matt-half matt etc as you like it.

Regards,
Frankie

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

gasket set has just arrived

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

busy week in the workshop.

[Jacek Nitkiewicz]

any idea what S mark means ?