Identification please for my new CMP

[Keith Webb]

These are the same on all Ford CMPs

They were supplied with the kits ex-Canada.

The data plates we see on top of the dash (which I have NOS) are also of Canadian manufacture.

I don't know what the process is to make those black and silver plates, but I know there are people who can reproduce that process.

Originally Posted by Jacques Reed

Hello Vincent,

These are the data plates on the engine cover of my Australian assembled Ford F-15A.

Not sure if Canadian sourced vehicles used the same plates. Perhaps another person can confirm.

Cheers

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

I don't know what the process is to make those black and silver plates, but I know there are people who can reproduce that process.

Anodising, I think. The plate is coated with a protective layer (photoresist as used for making printed circuit boards for small runs, or printed with a waterproof coating for mass production) where it needs to remain silver, then put in a chemical bath with a dye and connected to the positive supply. The electrolytic action etches the surface of the plate where it's in contact with the solution, and the dye is absorbed by the layer of aluminium oxide the immediately forms.

Same process as used to produce coloured aluminium cookware, etc.





(More complex than I first thought: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodizing .)

Chris

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for that info and link. It sounds like that's similar to the process to make photo-etched parts as used in model making.

In any event the process is probably outside the expertise of the home handyman. Having said that, I remember a cousin back in the sixties who was an electronics geek who made his own PCB's at home so anything is possible with enough research- and chemicals!

Cheers,

[Vincent BLASSIC]

Thanks for infos !!


Do you know how to paint Engine ??? OD ?? Ford Grey ??

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Vincent,

Here is a link to one thread on MLU about Ford V8 engine colour. There may be others.

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=12728

As can be seen there is plenty of debate about correct engine colour.

I painted my engine "engine gray" simply because the original colour was gray but since then have learnt that gray paint could have been applied to a reconditioned motor. I have seen at least three other original military engines painted gray but they too could have also been rebuilt. If so, and done in service, it still could be considered a "correct colour"

I am happy with it anyway. Light colour makes it easy to see. My marine engineering shipmates told me their equipment in the engine room was always painted a light colour to make it easy to spot leaks. Good a reason as any to leave it gray!

In the absence of wartime colour photos, or sighting Ford Canada production specifications to end the debate, all that matters is what pleases you.

Cheers,

[Vincent BLASSIC]

Thanks for help dear Jacques !!!

I'm a new owner about CMP....
I'm better in MB Jeep !!


I didn't start restoration yet on my F15.
Only total restoration of starter

[Vincent BLASSIC]

I think more and more I will paint all the truck with SCC2 brown paint color and camo pattern in dark SCC14 color.

Engine in grey color, as GPW Jeep.

To show British Infantry Division truck, in summer 1944 in Normandy.


What do you think about it ??

Where Can I find SCC2 paint in Europe ? British sources can't ship to France....
MAT3 paint is a good idea for SCC2 color ?

Thanks again from France