Advantage of a CUCV over Civilian truck

[TacticalDoc]

I was thinking about a CUCV but I;m not sure if it will do much more than my Silverado. What advantage does the CUCV have over a civilian truck. Other than diesel?

I just don't know if its worth it to buy one when I have a good truck already.

 

[GM-M1008]

Its a 80s chevy pick up with a few military items(black outs, rifle racks,shackles and a brush guard) on them and they have low gearing. I love mine but it is basically the same thing as a civi 80s pick up.

 

[CycleJay]

Dear Sir,

Since you already have your Silverado, keep it.
If you can afford to keep both, Go get a CUCV too.

They are tough, shielded from EMP's (so I been told..), great gas mileage
(I get at least 20 mpg...), and they all have features that may be useful when SHTF.
Not to mention they are reliable, dependable, and strong, once you get the
the bugs worked out.
But I really like the 6.2L Diesel V8 engine in it as well.

I have a 1985 M1009 Chevy CUCV Blazer, that I am happy with, even when it breaks down.

Please let me know if you would like to know more..

Good luck,

 

[TacticalDoc]

Dear Sir,

Since you already have your Silverado, keep it.
If you can afford to keep both, Go get a CUCV too.

They are tough, shielded from EMP's (so I been told..), great gas mileage
(I get at least 20 mpg...), and they all have features that may be useful when SHTF.
Not to mention they are reliable, dependable, and strong, once you get the
the bugs worked out.
But I really like the 6.2L Diesel V8 engine in it as well.

I have a 1985 M1009 Chevy CUCV Blazer, that I am happy with, even when it breaks down.

Please let me know if you would like to know more..

Good luck,

I can afford both but still not sure if its needed. I would like to have something to carry the 30+K rounds of ammo I have in case the shtf but I think my silverado can do it too. Just not sure if I should spend the money on my silverado.

 

[Cucvnut]

it a k30.

 

[cpf240]

They are usually green or tan or woodland camo. What else do you need?

 

[doghead]

If the SHTF and you have 30K + rounds, you can get any truck you want(after the SHTF).

If your not a good mechanic, get a newer vehicle.

 

[Recovry4x4]

What year is the Silverado? Pickup wise, I like the 4.56 gears and Detroit No-Spin in the back and the fact that is has both 12 and 24 volt systems. Lack of computers is a good thing and parts are plentiful. An added bonus is I can work on it without a scantool. Mileage is reasonable below or at 50 and the road oiler can burn some funky stuff if need be.

 

[ryan77]

If we have to worry about a EMP i would rather die because that isnt livin!!! Like Einstein said I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and stones.

 

[Rustsleeps]

No AC. That can be good, as in no leaks, compressor failures. Or bad, like it is 101 degrees in the shade.

 

[TacticalDoc]

2010 Silverado 1500 4x4 4 door 5.8 bed with bac flip cover
I have 8 Jerry Cans along the back wall (6 with gas/Stabil and 2 with water). I also have a mount for one of my 6 ARs in the back and spare 12v battery
I have a 12000lb winch that I have yet to attach to my rear hitch

Upgrades I'm planning:

Cobra CB
Pushbar
roof light bar
Go light

maybe a cargo rack and ARB later

http://i40.tinypic.com/5oxawi.jpg

 

[Cucvnut]

A M1008 is better IFS is the main weak point on that truck.

 

[ryan77]

Depends what year older chevy civi or military dont have ifs?????

 

[mudman]

M1028: locker in the rear, limited slip up front, 5/4 ton ability, shackles in the rear, 35 spline comalloy axles, 14 bolt ff rear, dana 60 front, no computers, 4:56 gears, pintle hich, 12/24 volts, two batteries, t-400 tranny, black out lights, heavy duty radiator, oil cooler, rifle racks, no smog to deal with, 17 miles to the gallon, double tuff every where you look!!! I love mine and to goes just as far as my buddies Rubicon goes, and mine is paid for!!! When I hook up my M101A2, and load up the quads I can go out for a week in the boonies.

 

[Cucvnut]

Depends what year older chevy civi or military dont have ifs?????

His 2010 Silverado has IFS not my M1008.

 

[mudman]

Oh..and my throw down..Antelope and Mule deer deflector up front, almost forgot that little unit.!! We don't sissy little white tails out here.!!

 

[TacticalDoc]

Whats IFS

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

I haven't seen any advantages in my 1009. It's loud, it's cost almost as much as I bought it for in repairs, no radio, no AC. It's fun though so far.
I'm naming mine the Rattler. A mechanic heard me telling another the make and model and sure enough that fits the bill on these engines.

 

[Cucvnut]

Independent front suspension not a straight axle like cucvs have.

 

[TacticalDoc]

so what I'm hearing is that CUCVs really arent worth it if you already have a truck