Heads Up: CMP C8A HMV Ebay USA

[Scott Hamilton]

CMP C8A HMV for sale on ebay USA / Canada. Looks good.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1943-CMP-CHEV...itary_Vehicles

Up for the serious CMP Collector is the last remaining Chevrolet C8A Heavy Utility Machinery "ZL-1" Wireless Repair Truck. The date of manufacture was Aug 12, 1943 and the Serial Number ZL is No. 68. Although the truck was manufactured by Chevrolet, the rear portion "shop" was outfitted by the Chrysler Corporation of Canada. The truck itself was a prototype designed for a wireless repair vehicle. Only a few were manufactured and again this is number 68. According to the late Bart Vanderveen of Wheels and Tracks Magazine No. 2... "on the ZL-1, only one or two of which were built, the right hand side body door was bolted or welded shut". The truck itself turned out to be too small for soldiers to work in. Again, according to Government Military Sources quoted in Wheels and Tracks Magazine No 2..." design not satisfactory for operation with Telecom Sections because vehicle too low so that repairman must remain in sitting position. This awkward for inspection or repair of most types of wireless sets. Not sufficent storage space for carrying equipment necessary when operating in forward areas as an independent unit etc. attached to signals maintenance area". The VIN Number is 384451289 and has the original 216 cu inch engine in it with the same serial number as on the data plate. This rare gem was completely taken apart, sandblasted, primed and repainted from the ground up. The drive train and brake system are all new and completed with original parts. The brake drums have been turned and balanced. The tires are brand new WW11 design Chevron Pattern 10:50 X 16. The engine head was sent out and professionally rebuilt with all new parts. The vehicle also has had turn signals installed. The vehicle is currently titled, insured and on the road today in British Columbia. Starts like a charm and runs like a deer. AND LOOKIN' SHARP !!! The remaining areas to be finished are as such: 1/ Original tail lights and black out light to be installed. These are included with the purchase. 2/ Head lights and dash lights need to be wired up. (wiring already installed) 3/ Rear shop to be outfitted. Also included are: The original hard cover manual outlining the interior of the truck including detailed photos and diagrams of the shop area. Maintenance Manual for Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles. Chevrolet Spare Parts List Manual. All window curtains. The vehicle is located just outside Vancouver B.C. and can be shipped world wide. If you have any questions or queries, please contact me. Good luck !!