For Sale: 1943 Chevrolet C15A Cab 13, Wireless Radio Vehicle

[Jack Fouracre]

SOLD
Edit: Now entertaining offers

Hello all,

Here is the last of the three vehicles. A Chevrolet C15A Cab 13, Wireless Radio truck, this one has generated the most amount of interest so far. The owner (John Hotson) unfortunately has passed away but was well renowned in the community and we would like to see these trucks go to a good home. This one was built to replicate an Officers Quarters, for the 61 Perth Regiment, 5th Canadian Armored Division.

Located near Stratford, Ontario Canada and we are willing to help arrange haulage/shipping locally, across Canada and beyond. You probably know more than me about the specifics from the pictures than I do. It has been fully restored, and has since sat for a couple years. It has just had a full engine service and a new battery. Tires look to be brand new, they still have the mould lines on them. It has had modern features added like 12V electrics, alternator, and a brake servo to make it more 'driveable'. I highly recommend a visit to see them in person so that they can be appreciated fully, asking price is $20,000 CAD, ownership in hand. Please email me at jack@sonofawoodcutter.ca for more pics, private message me or call +1 (647) 638 8404. Cheers!

C15A Cab 13 1500 Weight

[Jack Fouracre]

Hello all, we were standing firm on the price to begin but are now entertaining offers if anybody is interested? One did sell already, just the radio truck and the F60 left. Then we will move onto international auction sites etc? You can call or text me anytime at 647 638 8404 or email jack@sonofawoodcutter.ca. Thanks

[Hanno Spoelstra]

This C15A was sold to Lance Varga in the USA

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

This C15A was sold to Lance Varga in the USA

… and it is back on the market again: https://www.milweb.net/webvert/a6940/104733

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

… and it is back on the market again: https://www.milweb.net/webvert/a6940/104733

I still like the MLU sign Mr Hotson made. If it still comes with the truck, it would certainly add value

[Gordon Yeo]

In 2005 Goderich Ontario hosted an event to make an addition to the Dutch communities Dedication Park for the Liberation of Holland by Canadians. As many WW2 vehicles as could be sourced were present for veterans to ride in and as a period touch the Maple Leaf Up signs were made, by me, and used to guide people to the event. Each person who brought a WW2 vehicle was given one in appreciation of their efforts. There is one on my shop wall and should be a bunch more out there somewhere.

[Brian Gough]

Gordon,

thanks for your post. I bought one of those nice signs last year at the OMVA swap meet in Milton. It's great to know the history of it. Maybe I can get you to autograph it next month at Aquino.

Brian

[Gordon Yeo]

Brian
I wont be at the Aquino weekend but, you could come over here to see how the HUP project I got from you turned out. Then we could compare signs and get yours autographed.

Gord

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Gordon Yeo

In 2005 Goderich Ontario hosted an event to make an addition to the Dutch communities Dedication Park for the Liberation of Holland by Canadians. As many WW2 vehicles as could be sourced were present for veterans to ride in and as a period touch the Maple Leaf Up signs were made, by me, and used to guide people to the event. Each person who brought a WW2 vehicle was given one in appreciation of their efforts. There is one on my shop wall and should be a bunch more out there somewhere.

Thank you Gordon, that’s good to know. MLU and the connection with the Dutch

[Gordon Yeo]

Hanno
There have been several events and dedications for WW2 with participation of the local Dutch community to show their appreciation to the veterans. The last event was in May of 2017 when Princess Margriet of the Netherlands honoured them with her presence.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Gordon Yeo

Hanno
There have been several events and dedications for WW2 with participation of the local Dutch community to show their appreciation to the veterans. The last event was in May of 2017 when Princess Margriet of the Netherlands honoured them with her presence.

Gordon, I recall reading about Princess Margriet's visit.

More recently, the bond between our nations was strengthened by naming a tulip after veteran Don White, see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...129#post269129 and https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/lat...he-netherlands.

Then of course, there are the bonds between MLU members globally

[lssah2025]

It is on the market, since I have a few other projects to finish, but if no bites I will finish it up.

Looking for some parts for finishing this vehicle:

• Side curtains/windows complete and or frames.
• New gauges
• Dash lights
• Dog house parts/engine cover, or a compete one.
• Seat cushions/canvas.
• Switch plates for dash.
• Manuals

[lssah2025]

Arrived safely in US, Jack was great to work with and helped out a lot.

[lssah2025]

Truck is being finished out, so will end up keeping her for now.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by lssah2025

Truck is being finished out, so will end up keeping her for now.

Good call, it's a very interesting and practical WW2 HMV.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Lance Varga wrote:

For sale is a 1943 Chevrolet C15A Cab 13, Wireless Radio Vehicle, former John Hotson, built to replicate an Officers Quarters, or turn into a wireless truck, she was on the market earlier in the year and I decided to keep it, but due to new circumstances l am looking at parting with her (moving abroad the end of the year), currently imported into the USA and she has had additional work done to her, oil line to top of engine, new tyres and tubes, reproduction window frames made (need to be covered), have all new gauges to replace the old ones, has new seat cushions, window gasket, shift covers, bits to complete the interior cab. Has the dog house pieces to cover the engine, and new repro engine inspection covers made.
$15,000 OBO.

Can help with getting to port etc. previous info on MLU
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ight=lssah2025