Chev 6 Seater Utility

[Wayne Henderson]

During a lull in my life span I thought I might share some photos/info on a vehicle I have been restoring for a while.

It is the lesser known Australia made Chev 6 Seater Utility, similar to the Canadian HUP only better.

Vehicle use is described as "Transport of Unit Personnel and Reconnaissance". There is some theory as to Staff Car duties.

Both Ford and Chev produced this model but unsure of the final production numbers.

There are differences in the Ford and Chev models, parts like wheel arches and interior finishes and of course the drive train.

Features include front and rear bench seats that fold down to make a large bed, fitted with a radio, rolled canvas annex, interior blind for light discipline, 2 small seats in the rear for gunner and radio ops and rear roof hatch fitted with more mountings for the Bren Gun.

The vehicle I am restoring is a 2 wheel drive Chevrolet, body no. 25

I saw the vehicle in a farm shed but the rear body was missing so was not that keen until the owner said the rest of is was in another shed.