The GMC CCKW

Posted: **Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:30 am**

Hi,

I've been visiting this forum for a while and have been waiting to purchase a Jimmy before I registered. I'm from Sussex in the UK and have been in the mv world for a while.

Well, I have recently bought a 1943 closed cab GMC with workshop body for total restoration. I have attached a photo of it below (hopefully it will come out as I'm not too sure how to attach photos!).

This adds to my collection which currently comprises 1945 WC52 (restored), 1960 Hotchkiss M201 jeep (restored), 1943 WC63 (unrestored), 1942 US 37mm A/T gun (restored), 1944 Maxon turret (being restored), 1944 Hobbs 5 ton turntable trailer (restored) and 19?? trailer mounted field kitchen (unrestored).

I'll hopefully be starting work on her in the not too distant future but she certainly won't be ready for this years season. Too many other projects to do at the moment.

Anyway, looking forward to being part of this forum.
All the Best.

Posted: **Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:12 pm**

Welcome to the forum Nick, I am sure you will find it useful when you start your restoration.

Posted: **Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:06 pm**

Welcome Nick, And I thought I had a few projects on the go

Looking forward to seeing the resto pictures

Regards
Steve

Posted: **Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:55 pm**

WELCOME NICK FROM KENT HOPE YOU ENJOY THE SITE SEE YOUR VERY BUSY RESTORING STUFF.......

Posted: **Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:07 pm**

Cheers guys for the warm welcome.

Yes, I tend to keep rather busy with the vehicles and they tend to keep my bank balance down!

Don't hold your breath waiting for the restoration pics though as it will be a while. Going to collect many of the parts needed before dismantling. Which reminds me, the passenger side door glass is broken......I need a replacement......anyone got a spare for sale?!

Will probably start the restoration sometime in the summer/autumn of this year. Will keep you posted though.

Cheers

Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:07 am**

Welcome Nick. That is a great looking truck and we look forward to upcoming photos of your restoration efforts.
This is a great site and a super bunch of guys here.

Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:29 pm**

hi once again nick nice truck check my workshop out on lead page section dated 13/ 11 and then next three pics cheers kevin

Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:26 pm**

Welcome Nick.

I too have a closed cab CCKW shopvan. I am sure we can compare some notes along the way. I just picked up another van body for mine a DRMO auction as mine was rather tough at the bottom of the sides.

Posted: **Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:10 am**

Kevin,
Hopefully one day mine will look like yours!

Dr Deuce,
Looks like I may be requesting some advice in the not too distant future!

Cheers guys.

Nick

The GMC CCKW

Hi from snowy Sussex

Hi from snowy Sussex