Blitz (and related) bits on Ebay Australia

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bob McNeill

Item 250504535314, nice little blitz by the tag another C8 8448-518, Question how many of us are going to chase each other to get it. I,m in.

Looks like a perfect candidate for restoration! But I think it´s a C15 15-cwt, not a C8.

chev blitz truck 1942
Hi Firetruck Enthusiasts, This 1942 Chevrolet Blitz Firetruck up for auction has been very generously donated to our local volunteer brigade by the estate of a past member. It was in going order, but it hasn't been started in 2 years. It has a steel tank on the back and B&S Firefighter Pump. Would definitely been suitable for restoration. Can assist with loading onto transport. Any queries, please Phil on 0427464319, and I will attempt to answer your questions as best as I can. Thanks for looking and Good Luck!!

[zemsi]

... and the data plate says "manufactured 5-5-43" and not 42.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by zemsi

... and the data plate says "manufactured 5-5-43" and not 42.

It's not a Holden-built C15A either which makes it pretty unusual in this country.

[aj.lec]

less than 50 kms away from me too
Good luck BOB .

[Max Hedges]

Hanno if you count the wheel studs I think it could be a C8
for a chev collector it would good one to restore
Max

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Max Hedges

Hanno if you count the wheel studs I think it could be a C8 for a chev collector it would good one to restore

Max,

Seems you´re right, I had not noticed the six wheel studs yet - the chassis model C15441 on the data plate had me fooled.

Could this be one of those C8AX´s imported from new Zealand into Australia after the war? It being a C8AX should also explain the Canadian-built cab.

Interesting stuff you guys have down there!

Hanno

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Seems you´re right, I had not noticed the six wheel studs yet - the chassis model C15441 on the data plate had me fooled.

Could this be one of those C8AX´s imported from new Zealand into Australia after the war? It being a C8AX should also explain the Canadian-built cab.

Yes the data plate got me too... I think you're right, a C8AX. Cropping up everywhere here.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Looks like a perfect candidate for restoration! But I think it´s a C15 15-cwt, not a C8.

No, definately a C8AX. It has 6 stud wheels and the data plate listing it as an XH8448 fits nicely into This list.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

No, definately a C8AX. It has 6 stud wheels and the data plate listing it as an XH8448 fits nicely into This list.

Yes we got it, but please rub it in some more

How do you explain "chassis model C15441" on the data plate?

Sorry for asking silly questions, but Chev´s are not my strong point. . .

H.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

How do you explain "chassis model C15441" on the data plate?

Sorry for asking silly questions, but Chev´s are not my strong point. . .

This now rings a bell - I'll have to check my pics but I think this is how the C8AX plates are stamped for some reason.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Yes we got it, but please rub it in some more

How do you explain "chassis model C15441" on the data plate?

Sorry Hanno. I used "Read new posts", and came into the discussion at the bottom of page 6 and replied before I noticed that others had more kindly pointed out the discrepancy.

Who can explain Chev reasoning? It's a mystery why they (or DND perhaps?) would rate the C8AX as a 15cwt. Perhaps some HUP/HUW owners could share what their plates state. The real clue is the Chassis Serial, with 8448 ID'ing the C8AX.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Sorry Hanno. I used "Read new posts", and came into the discussion at the bottom of page 6 and replied before I noticed that others had more kindly pointed out the discrepancy. :doh

No problem mate

Who can explain Chev reasoning? It's a mystery why they (or DND perhaps?) would rate the C8AX as a 15cwt. Perhaps some HUP/HUW owners could share what their plates state. The real clue is the Chassis Serial, with 8448 ID'ing the C8AX.

You raised a good point, possibly NZ was looking to procure 15-cwt trucks, and only the 8-cwt chassis was available, so GM relabelled it as a 15-cwt?!?

H.