Parts for a 1942 C8A?

gipsyglenn · #1 21-03-06, 06:14

Hi there, I'm starting the restoration plan for my C8A HUP and am wondering about parts sources. Are engine, brake & steering parts still available?

Keith Webb · #2 21-03-06, 10:23

Hi Glenn

You're in the right place!

There's a great network of people here around the world ready to help you out.

You should be able to find most parts, or at least someone will be likely to have a good used part.

The hydraulics of the brakes are easy, just have them re-sleeved in stainless steel... you can get new hoses and also have new steel pipes made.

Phil Waterman · #3 22-03-06, 00:53

As Keith says you are in the right place. Wish this resource had been available 30 years ago when I started on my first CMP. Then I was sending snail mail to everybody who was listed in the MVPA as owning a CMP. Discovered CMP owners were and are a real friendly bunch.

CMPs are great many of the mechanical parts were off the shelf Ford or Chevrolet parts, so it becomes a matter of finding what civilian truck of the day used the part. One surprise with my HUP was that the rear brakes are Chevy while the fronts are Ford.

As for body parts and in terms peculiar to CMP ask the questions here.

gipsyglenn · #4 22-03-06, 05:45

Hey guys thank you for your support! I'm picking up a parts vehicle this weekend. So basically I will have 2 parts vehicles that I can make one out of. I have another project that I am working on right now and will start the HUP after. I didn't think I would find a parts truck so quickly. I have a few Austin Gipsys for which parts very hard to find.
Check out my Gipsy site www.austingipsy.net

gipsyglenn · #5 30-06-06, 15:17

Hi guys, I've decided to sell my 1942 C8 for parts. It is in rough shape but has many good pieces. It's located on Vancouver Island. Glenn

William Spence (RIP) · #6 01-07-06, 05:28

Glen: Do you have any pix of C8 that you are selling,& what price are you asking for it???

Bill Spence

gipsyglenn · #7 01-07-06, 06:34

Hi Bill, Im not sure what it is worth, it's in rough shape but still has many good parts. You can see pictures of it on this link.
http://www.austingipsy.net/CMP/index.htm
Glenn

Hanno Spoelstra · #8 01-07-06, 14:47

Quote:

Originally posted by gipsyglenn
Hi Bill, Im not sure what it is worth, it's in rough shape but still has many good parts. You can see pictures of it on this link.
http://www.austingipsy.net/CMP/index.htm

Looks like a C8A 4x4 Heavy Utility Truck. The C8 was an entirely different 4x2 vehicle.
http://www.austingipsy.net/CMP/42c81.JPG
Hope it('s parts) find(s) a good home!

H.