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  1. combatmech

    Vintage Chevy Advertising

    He said his dad worked at the Flint GM plant for 30 some odd years. And I'll have to ask him again, but he also said his dad worked the CUCV line from the first truck to the last. I have yet to talk to his dad, I'm sure that he "touched" just about every one of our trucks in one way or...
  2. combatmech

    Vintage Chevy Advertising

    I work with a guy at my squadron whos dad worked for GM on the CUCV production line back in the day. Says he's got all kinds of crazy pictures of the CUCV's awaiting delivery there in Flint, Mi. I'll hit him up again and see if he's found any.
  3. combatmech

    Voltmeter replacement: Will this work?

    Radio shack also carries 300 ohm resistors in a pack of four or five. I just used one.... attached it to the posts were the stock resistor is and it works.
  4. combatmech

    wipers... will not return

    :ditto:
  5. combatmech

    P-51 Mustang Down

    Even after 50 years, Able Dog Skyraider can still take a hit...and keep flying. Still not sure how it all happend. It is sad that Big Beautiful Doll was lost. Aircraft in a lot worse condition have been brought back to life. Old warbirds and current aircraft in the inventory.
  6. combatmech

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

    Darn light bulbs.... Had my brake warning light fall out from behind the cluster this morning. I had been wondering why my coolant/brake light hadnt been flashing when I crank the truck up..... After some fussing and cussing.... it they work again.
  7. combatmech

    longda M1009 Build Thread

    Nice truck longda!! [thumbzup] Sounds like you are on your way to having a great running truck!! The frame of your truck looks really clean. Did it spend it's life out west?
  8. combatmech

    wipers... will not return

    Arent there any really deep rock quarys left down near Bloomington??
  9. combatmech

    wipers... will not return

    I tried the cleaning the plug on the motor thing. No joy.... It was really dirty, I might try once more. Had been planning on R&Ring the wiper motor anyway. The whole thing is pretty crusty. I figured it was one of those " it's supposed to work like that " things. Thanks for starting this...
  10. combatmech

    How to lower M1009 Tailgate if blocked

    Awesome... those things can be a pain.
  11. combatmech

    wipers... will not return

    After reading this thread, I have the same problem. Thanks guys..... The truck has done it since I bought it last year and didn't give it a second thought. Guess I was thankful that they worked. Thanks again guys!!! [thumbzup] :beer:
  12. combatmech

    Amazed at how quickly this is becoming an obsession...

    Wow!! What an awesome deal!! Or should I say...what a steal.
  13. combatmech

    How to lower M1009 Tailgate if blocked

    :funny: :ditto: :beer:
  14. combatmech

    Amazed at how quickly this is becoming an obsession...

    Nice ride Redline..... I have to fight the urge to buy more green stuff every day :beer:
  15. combatmech

    New ADDICT in City Code Enforcement

    Hey ColdWarrior, thats awesome!! It's great to see that we do get that kind of open support. Cant wait to move back to Texas......
  16. combatmech

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

    Installed center console over the weekend. It's only been sitting in my closet for over a year[thumbzup]
  17. combatmech

    Finally got my M1009, SAWEET!!!

    Nice truck.... welcome to the club!!:driver: PM sent about the shackles....
  18. combatmech

    Newbie Airforce Guy

    Welcome to the MV addiction support network. Which ever MV you choose..... READ EVERYTHING about it. Lets hope you can go and inspect your potential purchase. The CUCV series can be a fun and reliable vehicle to own. I drove a deuce overseas as a daily driver. Good thing I didnt have to drive...
  19. combatmech

    R.I.P--SHOOTINIRON--James Ruman

    Just caught this thread..... Sad news... thoughts and prayers to all effected.
  20. combatmech

    Hello from Dallas

    Welcome to the MV addiction support network. One just isnt enough...no matter how big the vehicle. I'm from the DFW area. Moving back to the Addison area next year. Keep us posted on your vehicle search!!
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