HUP with a difference. . .

[Phil Waterman]

I think there is a vintage picture of one of these conversions, now for the fun what archive did I find the picture in.

Cheers Phil

[Brian Gough]

Hi Hanno, Phil and Alex - a bit more,

In the November 15, 2002 Wheels section of the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, there was an article titled "Canada's other unsung wartime achievement" by Roy Thomas, an Ottawa writer.

The article briefly gave the story of CMP production and featured (including a picture) this particular C8A HUP, serial #3844515759, build date Oct 4, 1943 that is on display at The Hague Public Transport Museum (HOVM).

"After the war, this truck was first used by the Belgian city of Brussels. In 1980, serial 3844515759 was acquired by the HOVM and was then restored to represent the CMP vehicle that plied the Ypenburg - Rusijk bus route."

The article goes on to say, "The Canadian Military Pattern vehicle is a "runner" or will be if a vital part for one of the axles can be found."

Cheers,

Brian

[lynx42]

Must have to carry 2 spare wheels. 8 studs on the front and 6 on the rear.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by lynx42

Must have to carry 2 spare wheels. 8 studs on the front and 6 on the rear.

Rick,

Well spotted! That means it has a converted HUP driveline, instead of the HUP body having been transferred over to a C15 4x2 chassis. Alex noted it has a diesel engine. The Belgians went through great lenghts converting this HUP!

H.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Brian, I agree with Hanno....really interesting to see this HUP was in a newspaper article in it's country of Birth!

"CHEVROLET CHU 441 Diesel".

Hanno......that type "CHU 441" almost looks like the former Belgian licence plate (?).


HUPs were very popular as buses here in Holland after the war, along with Austin K2's with AFS body and also Bedford MW's and Fordson WOT's, although those last two received a whole new rear body. My father is very interested in classic trains, buses and trams and I remember seeing pictures of the original HUP Ypenburg in one of his books. I will see if I can find the pic.

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

hmm, that was easier than I thought. Here is an online picture of the (or one of the?) HUP Ypenburg bus.



source: www.openbaarvervoerinboskoop.nl

[cletrac (RIP)]

With one HUP rear end and one 15cwt it must get in quite a bind in 4x4 mode with the different ratios. They probably wonder why there's no power in 4 wheel drive.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Brian Gough

The article briefly gave the story of CMP production and featured (including a picture) this particular C8A HUP, serial #3844515759, build date Oct 4, 1943 that is on display at The Hague Public Transport Museum (HOVM).

"After the war, this truck was first used by the Belgian city of Brussels. In 1980, serial 3844515759 was acquired by the HOVM and was then restored to represent the CMP vehicle that plied the Ypenburg - Rusijk bus route."

Brian,

Interesting to see this HUP made it to a newspaper article in Canada!

With so many modifications - drive line, engine - it cannot be more than a "representation" of the HUP that was used as a bus.

Will ask one of my uncles if they remember seeing it, as it must have passed the bridge in front of their house in Rijswijk!

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

I think there is a vintage picture of one of these conversions, now for the fun what archive did I find the picture in.

Phil,

I recall reading about it in Wheels & Tracks magazine, must the no.1 or 2 issue?

H.