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  1. gocmndo

    My first CUCVs!!!

    We used a GPS and about a 60 mile trip to get the mileage for my M1008. I will say it was flat freeway on a summer day and I am running 37" tall tires but I got 24 MPG... Haven't seen that number since.... As a side note my brother drove his beautiful 68 Ford Bronco with a 302 and a three on...
  2. gocmndo

    Can-Back on my M1008

    I have to agree with that. If were to buy the canvas shell with the spreader bars and rack it would be right at $2,000 :roll: But at $550 delivered to my house, I can swing that!!
  3. gocmndo

    Can-Back on my M1008

    This summer was great with the shell off and the cage finally installed. The kids loved riding in the back and the week long Scout trip in the Uintas was great. But I knew next spring I wanted to get a soft top that I could roll up the sides when the family goes to Moab. Well I came across a...
  4. gocmndo

    m1008 paint color

    Sherwin Williams CARC paint. You can get Green, Brown, Black and Tan. Good Luck!!
  5. gocmndo

    A question on the daily drivability of cucvs?

    Once you get your truck and drive it around you will decide what changes you will want to make and in what order. My first trip on the freeway almost brought me to tears with the 50 MPH and the noise. Made the changes I wanted and I love my truck. I don't drive mine to work everyday but I do...
  6. gocmndo

    1985 CUCV m1008 lift ideas?

    After talking with Off Road Design I decided to not use the stock springs just so I could get some articulation. After lifting one of those rear leaf springs I know why I wasn't articulating very well. Truck looks great, and when you go to the larger tires you will really enjoy driving the...
  7. gocmndo

    Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas Rally

    Sounds like fun, count me in!
  8. gocmndo

    1985 CUCV m1008 lift ideas?

    I love my Tuff Country lift. Believe it or not my truck rides and drives better then before the lift.
  9. gocmndo

    hummer tires on a m1009

    I had a different experience.... Had my wheels and tires but not the lift yet and wanted to see how the tires looked. Would have worked great if I just never turned the wheel :lol: I have a 4" lift and still needed to trim the fender. Good Luck!!
  10. gocmndo

    New Hubs for a M101-A1

    The later M101's came with the eight lug wheels. Are they just different hubs or completely new axles???
  11. gocmndo

    New Hubs for a M101-A1

    Has anyone ever swapped out the 5 lug hub on the M101 to a 8 lug hub? Thoughts, experience, adivce?
  12. gocmndo

    Tire selection for my 1008 with an 8" lift

    If you are set on the 36" tires you should not have any problems with rubbing. You may have some balancing issues if these are the bias ply Goodyears. I run a Tuff Country 4" lift and run 37" tall Goodyear Military M/T's. I have trimmed the fenders to help with rubbing when off road. As far as...
  13. gocmndo

    Carson M101 Recovery

    Here are some pics Here are some pics
  14. gocmndo

    Carson M101 Recovery

    Carson Trailers I did the same trip last week but was able to get both trailers on a larger trailer. Would have to say the GL staff at Fort Carson were some of the best I have worked with. Very patient and helpful getting the trailers situated. Glad to say I got to experience Denver 5:00 p.m...
  15. gocmndo

    Help with greens (cucv)

    I used Sherwin Williams CARC paint and sprayed it through a HVLP gun. This was the first vehicle I have ever painted but it worked great!
  16. gocmndo

    Paint required for a M1009

    I thought about sanding the CARC and doing some body work, but after reading the warnings I just cleaned it and painted it all. One gallon did the entire truck including my shell and inside of the bed. I used two good coats of Sherwin Williams CARC.
  17. gocmndo

    Towing an M105 with civy truck

    I believe it is an inch and a half.
  18. gocmndo

    Lift Kit

    With a lift to these trucks the cross over steering is a great addition. The steering when the truck is articulated is much better then the stock configuration. Something that has not been mentioned is the steering brace from ORD. If you run larger tires or just have a lot of miles on your...
  19. gocmndo

    Lift Kit

    You need to call Stephen at Off Road Design. He is familiar with our trucks and what will work and what will not work. I am running 37" tall tires with a Tuff Country 4" lift and could not be happier with the ride and especially the freeway ride. You can now talk in the cab and can hear the...
  20. gocmndo

    I put Bio in my CUCV!

    Can anyone tell me if you had to replace all your rubber fuel lines? Any suggestions on preparing to run bio? Thanks,
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