What is a parts C8A worth?

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by gipsyglenn
Hey guys thanks for the replys. I'm new to the CMP's and really have no idea of how rare they are or what value they have, so it's nice to be able to get input from people who know. Mine is in really rough shape and so is the one I'm looking at, but together with a lot of work I could make one. To look at either one a person might think they are worth nothing, but like you say if you were to buy the parts individually it would be a lot more than $500. The wheels are something I was wondering about, one has 20" wheels that look like someone made them, and the other has 16" split rims that look like they are bolted together. Are the 16" split rims the original?

Glenn..
Those bolted together rims are special and are dangerous ,if not serviced properly...The service procedures are in the manuals..

1A:300+ pages No.197 Chevrolet Spare Parts List..1940-1942 For CMP Vehicles..8 hwt.4x2,15 hwt.4x2,15 hwt.4x4, 30 hwt.4x4,3 ton 4x4,F.A. Gun Tractor 4x4... Aug 1942

#3: 300+ pages MB-C2 Maintenance Manual, for GM CMP vehicles. 15 cwt 4x2, 15 cwt. 4x4, 30 cwt 4x4, 3 ton 4x4 HU 4x4, F.A.T. 4x4. Sept. 1943
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#5: 218 pages C8A-04 CHEV. ILLUST. SPARE PARTS LIST FOR HEAVY UTILITY 4x4 C/W PERSONNEL BODY - (INC. C8A-01, C8A-02, C8A-03, & C8A-04) (JUNE '45)

#8: 150 pages C8-01 CHEV. ILLUST. SPARE PARTS LIST, 8 CWT 4X2, MODEL C8 - CHASSIS 8420, 101" W.B. CDN. MIL. PATTERN (NOV.'43) BODY OPTIONS:- WIRELESS & PERSONNEL.

These manuals would cover your C-8 and your C 8A
Contact me off line if you require manuals