HotRodRob,
Nice to see a CCM again. I love them, such beautiful design and workmanship on CCMs. I used to see them in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. when I lived on the States side in the 70's. I been keeping my eyes open and just missed an old CCM 10 speed last fall but my neighbor junked it before I knew about it. I did get another 10 speed from him for parts, but alas it was no CCM. Canadian Tire used to sell them, but I bet now they are made in China. Yours is the nicest one I ever saw.
You should put on some pedal straps so you can pull up, as well as pushing down. Those wide tires will be tough as well.