Recent content by mattavism

As a follow up, I moved the 10 Amp Stoplight and 30 Amp Headlights up one slot each. I cut out the 12 volt feed from the hood and rebuilt the wires to match stock specs. Headlights, hazards and (front) turn signals now all work. Unfortunately, all rear lights, brake, parking, turn, etc., are...

As a follow up to my own original query as I have been working this afternoon to verify Warthog's headlight circuit explanation and match it against what I've got, it appears there have been a number of other modifications completed. From what I can tell, 3-ORN/BLK-912A was cut after it came...

I purchased a 1986 M1008 a couple months back that was not running properly. Previous owner was repeatedly using ether to start, etc. I have been poring over the forum for weeks now, replaced all battery cables, bypassed the resistor, completed the doghead relay, upgraded the GP module, replaced...

Definitely been reading through the TM's. Having those resources available was actually what steered me towards the CUCV as opposed to regular civvy chevy/GM truck from that era. That said, some parts of the TM's feel a bit like learning a new language!

New member here just north of Knoxville. Recently purchased a 1986 CUCV that needs some work. I don't have much experience wrenching on things, but I'm looking to learn as much as I can. I've been devouring all of the info I can find here and really looking forward to turning this truck into my...