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  1. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Considering first CUCV purchase

    I wouldnt buy it either without it running first.... even for 1k.... Also keep in mind, that... If the vehicle hasnt been molested.... the starter is more than likely a 24V starter, which arent cheap... ( probably the reason why its not fixed...) if the seller wants any real money out...
  2. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    mufflers

    ive recently installed the full factory exhaust system from my duramax on my 09.... its 3" all the way through... but the sound is very tolerable... and i have no restrictions.... pics are in build thread... http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?83044-85-M1009-build-thread/page1
  3. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    gauge cluster conversion question

    Thanks... Ive already modded my cluster, a bit.... ( relocated the GEN lights to panel with GEN meter, added air press gauge.. and gutted my top to left ports for Auto meter gauges...) i wish i could have found this tach a year ago... Wouldve saved me ALOT of money... oh well...lol I...
  4. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    Ordered rebuild kit for alts from CUCVElectric took measurements for wall mount by rear radio bus for stereo amp or linear..... Also trying to figure out placement of Linear amp for CB, as it has to stay away from Sound system as much as possible
  5. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    gauge cluster conversion question

    can you provide a part number? i looked on LMC truck and was unable to locate this particular tach....
  6. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    I will PM you model# as i dont know it off the top... Its a CDE-122 Switches are from L-R Remote Switch for Front Winch; Front Diff Elect. Locker; Air Compressor; Front Rock lights ( lights under Radiator facing to rear ); Rear rock lights ( lights on Fuel tank facing forward ); Fan on...
  7. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    gauge cluster conversion question

    Cool mod... it has me inspired to redo mine.... will locate the factory tach, and Fuel gauge from LMC.. Drop my newly installed autometer tach and rewire cluster as you did....
  8. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    '96 6.5t/4L80E

    Cool.... Congradulations.... Sounds awesome, purring away at that speed... in 4th....
  9. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    Installed new Alpine Stereo, i got for christmas.....
  10. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Overhead shelf from LMC

    Again... Sorry for the delay....
  11. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Overhead shelf from LMC

    IMHO....... Even though I dont DD mine... Installed my shelf without the visors... and with a Strip of windows tint and the shelf... needing the visors hasnt been an issue... ( im home today and will post some pics shortly...)
  12. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Overhead shelf from LMC

    yup thats exactly what i got from the salvage yard... however the felt, was stained/jacked up, so i took actone to it.. and scrubbed it down... and than painted Flat Black...
  13. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    My 4l80E install in my 1009, current progress

    A friend has a Walker-Turner Drill press, used machining tools to mill out hole... got it within .0060 using the larger bearing as a guide.. If you dont have those type resources.... your correct, in taking it to a machine shop... just be sure to carry the new Bearing with you, as so they...
  14. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Is turbo mod worth it?

    That.. My friend would be the cat's meow..... Just saying....lol
  15. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    My 4l80E install in my 1009, current progress

    I believe ODdave is correct.... as I had to go through all the pains your currently in, with mine... however.. i rebuilt mine myself.... using a ford and a chevy 205 TC... the chevy 205 gears were toast... so i put the FORD gears in my 205 case.. and sent my rails to ORD... and resized the...
  16. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Looking for some transmission advice for m1008

    its getting hot.... and heat will destroy the transmission... best bet will be adding an extra cooler, INLINE with the existing system... ( on the return side of radiator... redirect it into another cooler... than back to transmission...) try to get the largest one you can fit, in front of...
  17. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    mystery oil Leak on M1009

    yes... it did.. its gets "rubbed" numerous times on trails..... i have 3/8" thick diff covers to protect them from that type of abuse... I got them from Ballistic Fabrications i believe...
  18. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    mystery oil Leak on M1009

    It hasnt leaked any more since that time on incline.... ( weird....) I will investgate further when i do my transmission swap....
  19. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    mystery oil Leak on M1009

    I wasnt going too fast... was attempting to go around a particular rock... and well... Heres a vid to show what happened...lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0m4gc5Q-4Y
  20. 1ton cucv k5 turbo

    Overhead shelf from LMC

    Gimmie a few... I will dig up some pics, or take/post some new ones... As far as mounting a overhead console... yes you can do this and not "go through" the roof.. On mine, the PO had a overhead light mounted with some short sheet metal screws.. ( that i have removed..) but i can get a...
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