1999 CUCV II Tahoe

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Yesterday we drove down to Massachusetts to pick up the CUCV II. The weather was pretty bad on the way down, but was a little better on the return trip. We had a "guaranteed reservation" for a u haul trailer just east of the base, but when we showed up they didn't have it. So they sent us to another u-haul, that also didn't have a trailer. We ended up using the towbar to get it off base, and then put it on a trailer after going up the road a while.

Apparently it has a bad fuel pump. I charged the batteries, won't start, but the radio and most of the lights work. The slave cable outlet is disconnected, and the batteries are wired in parellel. The truck came with the owner's manual supplement, and an armed forces ticket book. The body is in great shape, except for the hood. I don't see any rust on it. I'll update this thread as work gets done.

 

[ThunderCracker]

Nice Ride!

 

[Warthog]

Send me some pics of the wiring and fusebox under the hood. I should be able to tell how they have returned it to 12v.

 

[goodguyzy]

Ive spent a lot of time working on my 350 vortec motor. There is a test port for the fuel on the side of the throttle body. Mine seems to eat fuel filters and if you dont change it in time you have to replace the in tank fuel pump. Good luck on your project.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Looks like it had the GL forklift by the dent on the side of the truck or maybe my eyes are getting bad......if so, make sure you check your drive shaft for damage. I had to have a new one made for $350 with new U-joints.

It will take a little time to get all the kinks out of it. but thats part of making it yours.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Send me some pics of the wiring and fusebox under the hood. I should be able to tell off they have returned it to 12v.

Ok thanks Warthog, I'll post some tomorrow.

Looks like it had the GL forklift by the dent on the side of the truck or maybe my eyes are getting bad......if so, make sure you check your drive shaft for damage. I had to have a new one made for $350 with new U-joints.

It will take a little time to get all the kinks out of it. but thats part of making it yours.

It does look like a dent in those pics, but its actually a reflection in the paint. It was sitting in front of the maintenance shop, apperently they did some work to it, including a drive shaft but decided to get rid of it because of the fuel pump. They checked to see if they had the manuals for it, but they didn't.

 

[ryan77]

Nice truck! I was in the security forces but we drove crown vics! Id give my right arm for that truck. Keep me in mind if you ever want to part with it!!

 

[Fredo Corleone]

Stonepicker, GL didn't get their forklifts near this one. It looks great with only real damage being a dent on the hood. A big thanks to Schmittvt for driving down through a snowstorm and dealing with the idiots at U-Haul.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Here are some more pics.

 

[Vhyle]

Nice truck! Dumb question - is the CUCV II 4x4?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Nice truck! Dumb question - is the CUCV II 4x4?

Yes it is.

 

[doghead]

Neat rig!

 

[Warthog]

Looks like they did convert the starter back to 12v.Question is do you want it back to the military 12/24v or leave it as is?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Looks like they did convert the starter back to 12v.Question is do you want it back to the military 12/24v or leave it as is?

I don't mind it being 12v for now, but I want it 12/24 once the rest of its issues get resolved.

 

[Warthog]

Do you still have the Duvac converter behind the drivers seat?I'm working on a wiring diagram for the starting and charging system. I'll send you a copy.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Do you still have the Duvac converter behind the drivers seat?

The convertor is still there, it is at the back opposite the spare tire.

I'm working on a wiring diagram for the starting and charging system. I'll send you a copy.

Thanks Warthog, I really appreciate your help.

The gas tank is halfway out now, I hate winter.

 

[bikeman]

Dude, that is awesome! I'm jealous! Thanks for the pics and keep them coming!

 

[alburms311]

Nice

 

[jaymcb]

wow, I want one! Does it have the 6.5?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

wow, I want one! Does it have the 6.5?

I wish it had the 6.5, but its a factory 350.