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  1. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    11Echo...that looks great. Are your rims 16 or 16.5?? I was hoping the Humvee rims would fit but I have to verify the bolt pattern is the same on a the M1010. They have bolts all the way around so I figured they are factory bead lock or just split rims, not sure if they use tubes on them but I...
  2. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    CT....it is a diesel 6.2L.....untill the engine warmed out and it smoothed out, I was VERY worried...sounded like a gas engine that spun a bearing and about to throw a rod ! ! ! I am working out in the cold and snow today, but if I pull a favour I am be able to get it to a shop this week and...
  3. MilChevyguy

    M1010 heavy modding ...would U do it?

    Well...I must admit, I started this post BEFORE I got this truck running...(I did another post today) It is a great runner...good power it seems to me (what do I really know!!) but shifts good and started on the first try after hitting the glow plugs 4 times in a row. It cranked for 10-15seconds...
  4. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Awesome...had some warm weather today (Zero Degress Celcius) OK warm for me in Canada!!! Put a pair of old batteries I had in the garage in the M1010.....clicked the glow plugs 4 times....and then cranked it over till it started.....AND IT STARTED no problem after about 10seconds of...
  5. MilChevyguy

    M1010 heavy modding ...would U do it?

    Hi SS pros..... I have a question about modding an 86 M1010 here in Canada. WOULD you remove the ambulance box and put a regular bed on the truck? my problem is this thing won't fit anywhere to work on it (regular house garage/storage) Is the value of the truck hurt by this or would I be...
  6. MilChevyguy

    M1008 Wheel/Tire upgrade

    ....do the HMMWV Hummer 8 bolts fit? I thought our trucks had a standard GM 8 bolt pattern from...like a million years ago!!! Anyone know what new set HMMWV tires go for now ?? Should fit the stock 16.5 rims too I am guessing (searching SS NOW)
  7. MilChevyguy

    M1010 Receiver Hitch Install

    That is awesome post...thank you for the pics...I think my M1010 needs a hitch too!!!! Wish it was warmer here to mess with it a little!!! M1010plowboy....I was gona tow my littel M104...but WOW you rocked it with that 24footer...!
  8. MilChevyguy

    CUCV II Tahoe - Wiring problems

    Warthog, where is that parts truck you selling??
  9. MilChevyguy

    CUCV II Tahoe - Wiring problems

    That is an awesome truck....wish I could find one in Canada!!! Just starting out here on SS..and my eyes hurt...been days of reading and reading ! ! ! What was the price of your style of truck worth?? running or not? (PS anyone got one of these for sale??)
  10. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    OH boy, I found a seller just an hour from me that has some M35A2 and other older trucks....gona take a run up this weekend if the weather holds up and see them. Already too deep now, might as well find a M101 too for sale, or maybe just the box from the hummer hi style trailers for my trailer...
  11. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Thanks CT...I def like your fleet.... I had some money set aside for a late model dually, but that has quickly changed to the Mil trucks addiction!!! I see lots of US stuff that is great, but don't know if I can get into the paperwork to get them into Canada.....I mean how hard can it be...
  12. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    .....oh man, I should have joined up here on SS BEFORE going shopping for Mil trucks and trailers:cry: I guess if I don't get this hitch thing sorted out and the M1010 doesnt work to tow it...Im in trouble Is the value of a M1010 good at $4000 in Canada? the others I saw listed were 5K...
  13. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Charlietango...my heart just dropped.....I just paid double for this trailer and it sold for $1700 ! ! ! ! That is the same pic from the ad I saved and I posted here ! ! ! DID I just get ripped off or is this trailer worth it??.....can you send me the link with the Titan? you can PM it or...
  14. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Right now I have an Excursion that I can tow this with or 2- 1500 Suburban trucks.....not to dump on the Titan, but can that pull a trailer that heavy?? I have a steel tube spacer for the ring to be lowered 8inchs...but my problem is the 4 bolts holding it on the trailer...REALLY TIGHT, broke...
  15. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Thanks to all for the welcome!!! >>>Ok I have a keeper (the wife that is!!).....she saw this post and said "cool" is that for the farm!!! YES I guess that is a blessing because she knows we own it now!!! Charlietango...do you really think trailer is too heavy for the M1010?? I can push this...
  16. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    Thanks guys, From what I can find out my trailer is pretty rare here in Canada, its a M105 with 20inch rims, 1.5ton and made in 1988....full tarp, dual hand brakes, and air brake, full size landing wheel. (if anyone sees anything unusual on this trailer let me know some details) The M1010 is an...
  17. MilChevyguy

    First Post from Canada!!!

    HI SS members... Ive been bitten by the bug....first got a M105 trailer to "use" at home...(convinced the wife) Now I have an 1986 M1010 ambulance coming....I think I am in trouble (haven't told the wife) I joined up at work, but will post some pics once I get everything organized. Im in...
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