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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I know how it is trying to get all the stuff you need when you need it! You get focused on one projects and lose sight of other related things.
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    CUCV won't start

    Before spin on mod, try a new fuel filter. Prime using same procedure you just did. Also tighten or replace all of the hose clamps in that area. 3 around d the fuel pump, 2 clamps on fuel filter base, and one clamp under Intake at IP. This clamp can be reached with long screwdriver going under...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Might be a good time to change the thermostat if you haven't already. Not sure, but In the picture that heater hose looks a little swollen. They are cheap and easy to replace. I am in the process of changing my coolant and original thermostat and heater hoses. You can get an original from your...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    The forest service had my truck and gave it a crappy red paint job. This faded to the pink it is today.
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    Value of 1986 CUCV M1008

    My dad is in a military vehicle group and he had a buddy who paid 4k for a m1008 last year. I believe I could paint my truck and put it on Craigslist as a 86 k30 and get 4-5k. These squarebody Chevy's are hot right now. Nobody knows what a cucv is but they do know what a k30 is. I believe this...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Bought a nice tailgate for $80. Been fighting carriage bolts for two weeks while removing bumpers. Got to get this cucv ready for a new OD paint job. It is pink right now. It will be OD with black bumpers brushguard and mirrors. Changed oil New fuel pump after old one shot craps New fuel filter...
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    Value of 1986 CUCV M1008

    I bought an 86 m1008 with 57k on it in December 17 for 2800$. IIbought locally off Facebook marketplace. If previous owner would have listed as 86 k30, it would have been long gone. Unfortunatel it was pink! The MO forest service had it and painted it red and it faded to pink. Had twelve holes...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Tgp(ill) Nicem37! My dad has a 53 model. He bought it from a farm and it was chickensxxt yellow. He has it almost 100% original again. He even has troop seats and the rear canvas.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Olly hondro You can buy a grille without holes from Rock Auto for 25$. I just bought one and I'm going to paint it Black. I am repainting my red, faded to pink cucv, back to OD, with black bumpers grille and brush guard.
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