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  1. CMPPhil

    So I bought this...burma jeep

    Hi Bull Well its your truck so it's your choice. I've got three truck all three rather rare in the US, all Canadian Military Pattern, the first a HUP was extremely complete and running when I got it I've kept that one as original as possible including totally stock drive train, the second...
  2. CMPPhil

    So I bought this...burma jeep

    Hi Bull Simple answer you got a rare bird for a bargain price, from the photos you have got a truck that is a rare example of the complete and nearly original truck. Like many, if not most, oh heck all, trucks of WWII is slow. But I think you can have a lot of fun with it, and you get a...
  3. CMPPhil

    CA law

    Hi Hope this not a preview of coming soon to a DMV near you? But I have a question has California banned Ford Model Ts , Hot Rods, Beach Buggies etc from the road as well? Wonder how the are going to handle the civilian Dodge Power Wagon of the same period? I wish you luck. Cheers Phil
  4. CMPPhil

    rockin' it

    Hi Great photo. Cheers Phil
  5. CMPPhil

    Did you Attended the Massachusetts History Expo on Saturday??? Saftey Alert

    Hi All Thanks for closing the loop. Cheers Phil
  6. CMPPhil

    Did you Attended the Massachusetts History Expo on Saturday??? Saftey Alert

    Hi All I just received the follow message from the organizers of the event concerning a part found after the event: site Hi from Massachusetts Military Vehicle Collectors Club (MASE) I'm trying to find a guy who has 4 children's and a 5t, M923sr who went to the Massachusetts History Expo on...
  7. CMPPhil

    DC3's: US FlyOver & Normandie departure

    Spotted 09:25 19 May 19 New Hampshire Hi All Was sitting at the computer this morning and heard the sound of some big rotary aircraft engines, ran out side to see if I could spot them and what I saw was a C47/Dakota flying in the low clouds. Followed by another only got one photo that came...
  8. CMPPhil

    Coolant pressure?

    Mud wasps in the vent tube. Hi Big Tom May have hit this one DEAD ON THE HEAD, check the vent tube, I've had mud wasps plug the vent on non-pressure systems to the point it blew a 2 inch top hose off. With a cab forward that fills the cab with steam, collateral everywhere. Now my service...
  9. CMPPhil

    Denton 2019 photos

    30 Vehicle Convoy! Hi Enjoyed your video https://youtu.be/QWZBHpbYaBA Envious of the trees being full out, our rally site up here in New Hampshire still had snow on the road and ground three weeks ago. Cheers Phil
  10. CMPPhil

    32nd Annual MVMVC Weare Rally July 25th-27th 2019

    Hi All Just a reminder that as of today the 32nd Weare Rally starts in 81 days, for more information including online registration visit http://mvmvc.org/weare-rally/ for peek visit http://mvmvc.org/photos/ . Hope to see you their. Cheers Phil
  11. CMPPhil

    Denton 2019 photos

    Thanks Hi Thanks to everyone for sharing their photos of the event, looks like a wonderful event. Events like this is what will help keep the HMV (Historical Military Vehicles) hobby, active, enjoyable, and growing. Thanks to those who brought your HMVs. Special shout out and thanks to the...
  12. CMPPhil

    Deuce driveshaft extension for 4x4

    Alternative Material for the Slip Yoke Seal Hi Toby The split cork seal is very similar to valve stem packing used on large steam valves, that was very common years ago, it was replaced by Teflon Stem Packing which I have used on my CMPs for years. The goal of course is to have a packing...
  13. CMPPhil

    M43 will not restart

    Hi A picture of the distributor and coil would help people understand the problem. I suspect you and the rest of us now know that the problem is the coils being heat sensitive. Now to prove that is the problem so you can get on to the solution. Might suggest the following, start the engine...
  14. CMPPhil

    M43 will not restart

    Hi Bud Have you checked the fuel system for air leaks on the suction side? Also are you sure the tank is venting air into tank? Cheers Phil
  15. CMPPhil

    Canadian 15CWT

    3 CMPs its not an obsession If you are interested in CMPs you might want to take a wonder around my hobby website http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/ covering 40 years of playing with CMPs. Also have a few CMP videos up on you tube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cmpphilip...
  16. CMPPhil

    Breaking beads.... on non aluminum

    The little trick that works Hi Thanks you for mentioning going around the tire a couple of times with the spoons. I thought I was missing something in the discussion of breaking down tires, I just assumed that everybody knew this was the first step. Ok now the little secret is out in the...
  17. CMPPhil

    Canadian 15CWT

    Caution CMPS are addictive! Hi Will Thanks for sharing the test drive, how did you like the right hand drive and shift with your left hand along with the gas peddle between the brake and clutch? Always fun to see other CMPs running around, they are not fast by today's standards, of the three...
  18. CMPPhil

    Costs of commercial wrecker to tow a M939 series?

    Hi The low bed hauler, which I've used, was winch equipped, vehicle needed to roll free, so when you call around ask. Just an aside, when I got into this hobby I was advised to develop a relationship with local tow company, I followed that advice and over the years have used him several...
  19. CMPPhil

    M20A1B1 Bazooka Question

    Have the TM 9-294 soldiers level TM Hi I have the 1942 and 1943 TM 9-294 manuals given to me by a WWII Veteran, served in Europe in the Armor Corp. They are relatively short. I would be glad to scan them as PDFs, for historical reference purposes. (I am not interested in selling them)...
  20. CMPPhil

    G-7105 and K-51 Panel van Community - search for owners!

    Hi For those of us who can't remember how to get the albums, like me. Click on the sender's name then click on profile and it should take you to their profile and show albums. Great photos Cheers Phil
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