Chevrolet C8A-HUP?

[RichCam]

Guys,
Came across this CMP recently while hunting down ghost stories. Is it a C8A-HUP? As well, does anyone know what the numbers represent on the door?
Thanks!

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by RichCam

Guys,
Came across this CMP recently while hunting down ghost stories. Is it a C8A-HUP? As well, does anyone know what the numbers represent on the door?
Thanks!

It's probably a "HUW', or the wireless version of the HUP. The rear of the cab is the metal partition that was used in HUW's and not HUP's. Where is it located? The door number looks odd (for someone of limited experience like me). If in Canada early numbers (the vehicle dates from 1942) would be a 'unit' (then a line under it), z (for truck, and another line) then a 5 digit serial. From 1942 onwards numbers (in Canada) were two numbers/dot/three more numbers.

Could the data plates from that truck be had? I know a worthy restoration that would benefit greatly from them.

[RichCam]

Bruce,

Thank you for the information. The HUW designation would explain the square frame that remains on the rear chassis and the square window at the back of the cab. With regards to the data plate, let me see what I can do. I will try and get a better picture of the door numbers.

Regards, Richard

[Bob Carriere]

Nov. 3rd 1942...... an early model with the rectangular hatch....

Passenger side door has the cab 13 canvass window brackets...... could the doors have been transplanted.

If you go back... see if you can take pictures of the rear frame section...

Wait until Rob see that posting....

Bob

[RichCam]

Guys,

Here is a couple of more pictures of the HUW. I have purchased the HUW and it will be delivered to my shop early in 2012. Let me know if I can help with other HUW restorations.

Regards, Richard

[Bob Carriere]

...too bad some twit left the air filter off the carby...... looks like a later 235 with the rochester B carb.

Keep us posted of your progress.......and pictures for us that can't read.

Bob