C8 Fast Brothers Prairie Command restoration update...

[Rob Fast]

Following a lead on a possible C8 truck I came across this heavy find. A Transproter, 4 -Ton, Tractor FWD Auto Company Vehicle code 804444-C-Trac...Not for sale but cool... See pics... Cheers Rob

[cmperry4]

When I went to look at it, year before last, it was sitting just down the slope behind the campground office parking lot. Last time I drove by on the highway, I took a look to see if I could get a glimpse of the top of the advertising sign frame which had been welded to frame, and I think it was still there.
As Rob L notes, it is a Chev for sure: when I looked at it, it still had the engine and driveline in it. much of the cab and controls were still intact. I took a few cellphone snaps of it, which I should have a look for - not sure where I put them.
I'll be out to the dacha again next week, but I usually don't have the time or daylight to go over to Sydney for a look, even though it's all of about ten minutes out of my way. Maybe I'll swing by for another look-see, or even a chat with the Shady Oaks folks if they are around. It would be nice to retrieve the thing, even if just for safekeeping.

[Rob Fast]

I got in touch with a gentleman named Ewan Mcleod at the campground and he said there is no army truck on his property, and thought I might have better luck at the Austin museum. I emailed him thru the campground web site. Yes it would be worth another look if in the area, thanks for the heads up. Cheers Rob

[cmperry4]

That sounds like the fellow I talked to. The only CMP I know of at the museum is the civilianized HUP tow truck. May not get out that way this week, what with snowy conditions, but next time for sure I am going to have a snoop over at the campground ... just to see, and maybe a look-in at the museum, too, seeing as I am a member. Never seem to have the time, though.

[derk derin]

Hi Mark,
You were mentioning the HUP in Austin and I have pictures of it.This spring I was showing a guy my photo's at the Princess auto get together where we were displaying our vehicles and he recognized that HUP.Turns out he used to drive it when it was used as a tow truck.Small world.Here are the pics I have of it.





Out of all the cargo trucks surplus after the war,they still have to modify these poor vehicles into something they are not!
Derk.

[cliff]

Originally Posted by derk derin

Out of all the cargo trucks surplus after the war,they still have to modify these poor vehicles into something they are not!
Derk.

Mainly because a lot of non cargo vehicles like HUP's and Radio trucks were sold far cheaper then a ready to use General Service truck and this made it more economical for people to modify them to what they wanted.

[Rob Fast]

She is coming together, the amount of nuts and bolts on a Cab 12 is mind bogling! I like to give a name to my vehicles, maybe not a common Canadian pracitise, but I like it. Hence Nipper for my HUW and still looking for something relevant for this C8. I am placing it in Sicily/Italy . How does Deanna sound? A good old Winnipeg girl! Vera is taken as we all know. What a great hobby! Cheers for now.

Darn those 13 inch rims and adapters!!!!