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  1. jplace1011

    CUCV Roof Repair

    Hi Everyone! I have a 1985 CUCV M1009. I noticed that the roof needs some love. The area above the back seat and towards the back window in particular. I’m fairly certain the roof in that area is made of fiberglass. Hairs of the fiberglass are a bit visible. Do you recommend any way to repair...
  2. jplace1011

    What the Heck is This CUCV Part?

    Just a quick question. I’m still getting to know our 1985 CUCV M1009. I was tinkering around while looking at the batteries. Behind the radiator on the drivers side I found this wire and a round reddish looking piece (Picture on Left) on one end of the wire. The other end goes towards a plug...
  3. jplace1011

    How to Jump Start CUCV

    I feel really silly asking this, but I’d rather ask a silly question than make a huge mistake. I’m a new owner and still learning; I have a 1985 CUCV and I realized I left the floodlight on after it was parked. I haven’t tried to start it yet, but if I do I want to ask if there’s a particular...
  4. jplace1011

    CUCV Oil/Fuel Leak

    I have a 1985 CUCV and there is a leak, which I’m not sure if it’s oil or fuel. Pardon my uncertainty, I’m not a mechanic or even very mechanically inclined. I thank you for any input. I just had the valve cover gaskets redone (RTD), as well as an oil pressure gauge installed. I wonder if...
  5. jplace1011

    CUCV Mechanic in Southern California??

    Hello Everyone, I live in Southern California, Orange County area, does anyone know a good mechanic who works on Diesel engines/CUCVs? Thank you for any input, I appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. jplace1011

    CUCV Gear Indicator Issue

    I recently bought a 1985 CUCV, it’s a really cool vehicle. The gear indicator doesn’t work, so I bought a new one from Hillbilly Wizard. My mechanic installed the new one, but he said it doesn’t work. I don’t know the details, he was all over the place explaining it to me. I think it has...
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