HUP project started at last

[Jonathan Moore]

Here you go, if you have problem, I will get the link off ebay. In my opinion the front brake pipe, chassis to axle, could do with being a bit shorter. I couldn't find a socket to fit the large nuts, so I made a very crude one to suit. It works a lot better than a hammer and chisel, which is what had been used in the past by previous mechanics.

All of the parts that I have been waiting for have turned up so I was able to get the rear axle in and the brakes installed. It took quite a lot of searching to find some of the components so I will post where the parts came from.

Rear brake cylinders - Ebay (usa)
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder-Professional Grade Front Raybestos WC3406( 161726933472 )

Rear spring u bolts and long nuts - ATS springs www.ATSsprings.com (USA) 9/16X3-5/8X9-1/2\" ROUND U BOLT KIT x 2 sets

Front brake cylinders - Ebay (usa)
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Dorman W4571 fits 40-47 Ford 1 Ton Pickup( 281439639223 )

I had time on Sunday to pipe the brakes in. The brake hoses that were on the vehicle, were far too long, infact, the front axle to swivel housing hoses, rubbed on the inside of the wheels. After a bit of research I found a company in Southhampton Hampshire, that had the correct hoses, run by a very helpful chap called Steve.

STAR Automotive
02380849311

Front axle to Swivel housing - NAPA part Number 4900 or his invoice UP4900
Front and rear chassis to axle - NAPA part Number 4960 or his invoice UP4960

I hope that helps.

Johann

[Jonathan Moore]

Thanks Alex

[Jonathan Moore]

Body in Brown

[Jonathan Moore]

Old friends reunited.

[Gordon Yeo]

Jonathan
Your efforts to rebuild the HUP are extraordinary and the preservation of a less common vehicle is to be commended. Could you please post some pictures of the profile the of the re-enforcing channels that support the roof.

Gord

[Jonathan Moore]

Thanks Gordon, very nice of you to say so. I hope that these are ok, obviously deeper sections in the rear and shallower in the front. The worst parts to form, were the radius sections, I tried several methods and in the end made some rollers for a pipe bender. Unfortunately it deformed the centre slightly but it was the best that I could do without press tools.

Regards,

Jonathan

[Gordon Yeo]

Jonathan

Thank you for the pictures. Great work and will watch your progress with great interest.

Gord

[8threcce]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Moore

Thanks Gordon, very nice of you to say so. I hope that these are ok, obviously deeper sections in the rear and shallower in the front. The worst parts to form, were the radius sections, I tried several methods and in the end made some rollers for a pipe bender. Unfortunately it deformed the centre slightly but it was the best that I could do without press tools.

Regards,

Jonathan

Jonathan,
Did you make the actual omegaprofile or did you bend square tube?

[8threcce]

Looks fantastic Jonathan, only wished I was at this stage....