CMP chassis

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Tony, I am obliged!

1.

Comparing the C15 with the C15A, or indeed any of the other Chevs it is quite different, particularly around the front springs and would seem to be an orphan (or unmarried uncle in this family tree).

I have begun to consider whether the C15 was developed by GM of Canada independently of the F15 whereas the C15A was an adapted derivative of the F15A, itself unique with its transfer case design. There is logic in this suggestion from all the evidence that I have gathered.

2.

The C8/C8A chassis has more in common with 3/4 ton Commercial Chev chassis (including drivetrain) and would seem to be more of a hybrid of commercial vehicle with CMP cab, rather "pure" CMP.

Tony, I am sure you are right on this one and that the C8/F8, C8A and presumably the F8A that preceded the C8A were based on the 3/4 ton commercial chassis frames as the 8-cwt pre-war British pick-ups that the War Department were trialling were all 15-cwt civilian-rated commercial chassis, 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 drive. So far as I can see the limited-production F8A preceded the C8A but drawings of its chassis may indeed be rarer than Rocking Horse manure!