2009 at the Hammond Barn

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by S LATHERON

Have you ever considered restoring a CMP semi and have a nice long deck put on the trailer? collect 4 or more at a time,this should see you finished collecting maybe a 1/4 of a century sooner!

We have been told of an FWD SU (right-hand-drive, located in Quebec, I don't have permission to state precise location - see thread about Quebec RHD). I have suggested to Bob that it would be an appropriate, if rather slow, tow vehicle for CMP recovery. It is BIG and HEAVY compared to a CMP, but would be unique. The latest recovery would have been entirely different in the FWD - 2 days instead of 1 and a horrendous quantity of gasoline instead of rather less diesel but it would have had character.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bob, Grant, Richard, et al

Have you guys noticed how many views this thread has.

Get a couple more viewers and you could have your own reality TV program, but what would you call it:

Red Green, no that one has been used

CMPS gone wild

CMP busters

Just kidding but we really need to look in to a web cam for the barn, which would more interesting that most of what is on TV normally.


Cheers Phil

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Bob, Grant, Rob, et al Have you guys noticed how many views this thread has. Get a couple more viewers and you could have your own reality TV program, but what would you call it:
Red Green, no that one has been used
CMPS gone wild
CMP busters
Just kidding but we really need to look in to a web cam for the barn, which would more interesting that most of what is on TV normally. Cheers Phil

Junk Raiders -the wives would approve of this one;
The Three Stooges - appropo at 2:30 any given morning;
Road Warriors - pity no Aussies kicking around Hammond;
The Transporters - no explanation required;
The Transformers - my son's input; and
Gawddammed Rotters - as were are known by the competition....

[RHClarke]

Here are the markings found on the HUP Haul engine:



I've seen only a few inline sixes in the past seven years, but this is the first one I've seen with the GM48 marking...

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Rob......

David has nicely clarified the ID of your last block..... a 1948 - 50 216 engine... so the GM 48 is very appropriate...... wonder what David can say about the specific X engine serial number....

TYhis site is a wealth of imformation.


Now for the lighter side..... I really like the "GRIME REAPER"......

You guys have to realize that there are 3 of us sickies that are collecting so the hauls are usually shared..... however lately most has been HUP related...

Now to help the failing memories.... we are....

Rob .... who is HUPping everything he can find..... working towards every model year of the HUP/W starting with the prototype.

Bob... that would be me.... who stubbornly pursues the cab 11 / 12 series even though I can hardly fit in them.....

..and Grant..... we always wanted a government grant..... who focuses on the cab 13 series.... namely the cab 13 radio van and cab 13 tipper.....

So stop calling us Richard... Garry ... Doug..... and particularly Louise !!!!

I consider myself very lucky to be part of the trio...... the synergy of the group is something to behold..... working alone in the barn is never as much fun as tripping over or helping one another on a weekend.

I just wish some of the other MLU members were closer to Ottawa to join us in our crazy venture to corner the CMP market. If we can ever be of any assistance with parts or a hands on visit you need only to ask.

It's fun to be insane !!!

Boob

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hi Rob...David has nicely clarified the ID of your last block..... a 1948 - 50 216 engine... so the GM 48 is very appropriate...... wonder what David can say about the specific X engine serial number...This site is a wealth of imformation.
Now for the lighter side..... I really like the "GRIME REAPER"...You guys have to realize that there are 3 of us sickies that are collecting so the hauls are usually shared..... however lately most has been HUP related...Now to help the failing memories.... we are...Rob .... who is HUPping everything he can find..... working towards every model year of the HUP/W starting with the prototype. Bob... that would be me.... who stubbornly pursues the cab 11 / 12 series even though I can hardly fit in them...and Grant..... we always wanted a government grant..... who focuses on the cab 13 series.... namely the cab 13 radio van and cab 13 tipper....So stop calling us Richard... Garry... Doug..... and particularly Louise !!!!
I consider myself very lucky to be part of the trio...... the synergy of the group is something to behold..... working alone in the barn is never as much fun as tripping over or helping one another on a weekend.
I just wish some of the other MLU members were closer to Ottawa to join us in our crazy venture to corner the CMP market. If we can ever be of any assistance with parts or a hands on visit you need only to ask.
It's fun to be insane !!! Boob

Surely you jest,

I am sure we got called worse on the last trip with the headlights pointing slightly upwards... As for the Grime Reaper - I'm no fan of that title - reap = death. We breathe new life into these trucks. And to call them Grime, well, that just rankles this CMP lover, but I see the humour... It has been said that one need not be insane to be in this hobby, but our example shows that it surely helps.

Just so our readers don't get the wrong idea, the Summer of the HUP was a well-executed campaign that took advantage of local knowledge, exploitation of opportunities that could not be overlooked, and deep pockets. I have been fortunate in my misfortune - that is to say, with me being between contracts, I've had the time to do recces, meet folk and more importantly do the recoveries with Bob and Grant (who are employed). But all parties end - economics will dictate that I go back to work and once again, I will live the lament that I post at the end of each of these missives.

That is not to say that there is not room for one more...

[RHClarke]

This morning started out chilly complete with rain and strong winds. A perfect day to replace the UV damaged tarp that covered my UV damaged shelter roof. This time I used some heavy duty modular tent centers that I got from Greg Wright in Kars - just south of Ottawa.

These mod centers are the rubberized version that replaced the all canvas modular tentage. The rubber does get brittle, but for the price, you will be hard pressed to find a new fabric roof that will last 3-5 years.

On that note, I learned that the all canvas mod tentage is getting harder to find. If you are looking for canvas to cover seats, make hip ring pad covers or even hip ring canvas tops, or tents stop in and see Greg. I recommend the rubberized sections for shelter roof replacement. You can PM Greg on this forum for prices and availability, but like all commodities, first come, first served.

Interestingly, after I got the replacement roof on, the sun came out...For the eagle-eyed and perfectionists, you may have noticed that the tarp is not on the centre spine of the shelter. You may have noticed that the overlap where the mod tents join is in the lee portion of the shelter roof away from the prevailing winds and rain.