C8AX production - Page 3

Tony Smith · #1 09-04-07, 11:34

While -087 has an Ambulance body, eh Rob?

Tony Smith · #2 09-04-07, 11:35

This is the plate for -199:

Tony Smith · #3 09-04-07, 11:38

-199 is a C8AX with a very unusual story........

David_Hayward (RIP) · #4 09-04-07, 13:53

ALL S/M 2394: [ASSEMBLED BY G.M. NEW ZEALAND, PETONE, CODE XH]:

XH8448-067
XH8448-079 ENGINE # FR3862924 MFGD. 5 3-43
XH8448-080 ENGINE # FR3852622
XH8448-087 FR3838752 MFGD. 5 3-43
XH8448-199 ENGINE # FR? MFGD. 5 3-43
XH8448-229 ENGINE # FR3863719 MFGD. 5 3-43
XH8448-254 ENGINE # FR3863431 MFGD. 5 4-43
XH8448-273 ENGINE # FR3863445
XH8448-275 MFGD. 5 4 43 ?
XH8448-322 ENGINE # FR3863983 MFGD. 5 4-43
XH8448-377 ENGINE # FR3863573 MFGD. 5 5-43
XH8448-382 ENGINE # FR3863937 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8449-394 ENGINE # FR3.863,668 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-419 ENGINE # FR3863618 MFGD. 5 5-43
XH8448-427 ENGINE # FR3863894 MFGD. 5 5-43
XH8448-428 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-496 ENGINE # FR3863872 MFGD. 5 5-43
XH8448-502 ENGINE # FR3863593 MFGD. 5 5-43
XH8448-564 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-594 ENGINE # FR3863668 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-606 ENGINE # FR3864085 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-622 ENGINE # FR3863893 MFGD. 5 4-43
XH8448-634 ENGINE # FR3864089 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-657 ENGINE # FR3864068 MFGD. 5 MAY 43
XH8448-718 ENGINE # FR3864330 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-721 ENGINE # FR3864172 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-833 ENGINE # FR3863827 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-834 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-870 ENGINE # FR38635?4 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-890 MFGD. 5 JUNE 43
XH8448-891 ENGINE # FR38638?2
XH8448-903

Cheers!

Keith Webb · #5 09-04-07, 14:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony Smith
-199 is a C8AX with a very unusual story........

Well, go on then... that man with the red X

David_Hayward (RIP) · #6 09-04-07, 14:19

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Tony Smith · #7 10-04-07, 00:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Well, go on then... that man with the red X

The red X is for THREADJACKER2000(tm), and now someone's gone and pushed it!

C8AX -199 is an NZ delivered cab-chassis C8AX with a repro built HUP body. Built from plans drawn from photos, and utilising C8AX components where possible (eg, the rear corners of the cab roof now form the rear body corners), it's an impresive job. With a little coaxing, we may see the owner on here to tell more of the story.

The rear and side doors were made by a sheetmetal worker who produced the dies to stamp out the door inners!

Rear door:

All in all, a nice unit that, with a soon-to-be-done freshen up, makes a very comfortable family tourer for MV events!

Wheldon Wishart · #8 13-04-07, 09:42

Hi guys. my c8ax is XH8448-887

Wheldon Wishart · #9 13-04-07, 09:51

My Uncle Ray Hardgrave Built your hup at his workshop in hamilton for Don Walker. I went for a ride in it when I was a little Kid when it was a cab and GS Tray.

David_Hayward (RIP) · #10 13-04-07, 10:15

Do you have the engine number and assembly date please?

Wheldon Wishart · #11 13-04-07, 22:55

Yes. I will post it when I get it off my truck at home. for some reason I can remember the XH number without looking it up.

T Creighton · #12 14-04-07, 01:53

Hi Everyone,
Here's one seeing out its days in the bush amongst the tuis and bellbirds.

C15441 XH 8448 - 611
FR 3864088
Order No. 2394
5 MAY 43

and another one being rebuilt not far away from there is:
(no picture)

C15441 XH 8448 - 073
FR 3867782
5 - 3 - 43

Tony Smith · #13 14-04-07, 02:45

Quote:

Originally posted by T Creighton
Hi Everyone,
Here's one seeing out its days in the bush amongst the tuis and bellbirds.

C15441 XH 8448 - 611
FR 3864088
Order No. 2394
5 MAY 43

That's an interesting C8AX! The front axle and the chassis rails are the heavier version found on either a C15A or CGT Portee (the 20" wheels tend towards it being a Portee), and the front bumper has the vertical tow rings, unlike the horizontal type found on a C8AX. I wonder if someone has used the cab13 from a C8AX to "update" a poor condition Portee? Is the transfer case a single speed, or a two speed? Single would indicate a C15A chassis, while a two speed would be from a Portee.
It's still good, though, to be able to record the C8AX data plate.

T Creighton · #14 14-04-07, 03:49

Tony,
I don't know much about the details of these things. The data plate is on the dashboard unit which is detached from the cab frame and lying on the chassis. It may not be from the same vehicle as I assumed.

Terry

David_Hayward (RIP) · #15 14-04-07, 10:42

Thanks for the inputs!

Wheldon Wishart · #16 20-04-07, 06:50

My C8AX

XH8448-887
FR3863776
2394
5 june 43

David Hardway · #17 07-05-07, 06:39

Heres a few more

XH8448-339
FR3864029 Plate from my collection
5-4-43

XH8448-497
FR3863875 Dennis Whittaker
5-5-43

XH8448-650
FR3883923 Dennis Whittaker
5-MAY-43

XH8448-252
Bill Corpe

NZ23998

XH8448-452
Bill Corpe

More to come :dh:

Dave

Rob Beale · #18 07-05-07, 10:49

XH-8448-392
FR3864366
5-5-43
on a dash in my spares

and
XH-8448-459
FR3863469
5-5-43
a former Gisborne vehicle.

Rob

Hanno Spoelstra · #19 27-11-21, 15:13

Cross reference from Heads Up: C8AX in New Zealand:

Serial number reads as XH8448-259. Seems we haven't seen this one on here before.

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Hanno Spoelstra · #20 09-12-21, 08:29

One more for the list, via Roger Wilson:

Quote:

NZ Army Field ambulance with extended rear deck and ugly inner panels to allow two stretchers to be carried , to aid in the restoration I have removed them.
For Keith Webb and Hanno Chassis Model C15441 , Chassis Serial XH8448-075 , Engine FP3852611 , Order no 2394 ,manufactured 5, 3, 43

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NZ22945 Ambulance 4 Stretcher 4x4 Chevrolet C8AX at one time issued to a unit in the Northern Military District. It is now owned by Roger.

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