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  1. xenocath

    Have you named you truck?

    81 3/4 ton chevy pickup the wifey dubbed "bumpy" 86 m1008 she saddled with "ODIE" 04 harley fatboy "SYNER" 01 chevy lumina "Baby hauler"
  2. xenocath

    vehicle security

    easy, convert to manual glowplug button and hide it. these trucks hate to start with a glow much less without it. took my truck in for service on the tires and even explained the system to the mechanic and i still had to go start my truck for them after it cooled off.
  3. xenocath

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

    Spent the day installing a block heater,replacing radiator hoses, thermostat antifreeze etc...
  4. xenocath

    CUCV Winterfront

    yes and it works really well and i used it for a good while before getting the proper grill cover. actually i gave the cardboard cover to a buddy of mine to put on his truck.
  5. xenocath

    CUCV Winterfront

    i did the stock number chase down on the correct hardware and given they wanted me to order 1000 minimum i just used some screw in turn buttons but if you get the bolt through black ones i will definitely order them from ya.
  6. xenocath

    steel soldier member owned businesses

    Did not mean to light a fire , just figured if i was gonna spend money i would like it to be used to further the hobby and wheither you sell bricks or sell lace doilies, if your here on this site its a good bet it will eventually be going to the furtherence of the mv hobby and i am all for...
  7. xenocath

    steel soldier member owned businesses

    Is it possible to create a listing of steel soldier business owners and what they have to offer as some kind of voluntary forum or sticky? I for one would much rather purchase goods from a fellow steel soldier if given the choice. maybe some sort of add on to the classified section or something?
  8. xenocath

    2stroke oil?

    I use evinrude johnson tcw3 outboard motor oil it turns my fuel a nice purple color i mix in 1 quart every time i refuel no matter at empty or half or whatever it does not smoke and it quiets the motor alot. i run a bottle of diesel cleen once in awhile but thats about it.
  9. xenocath

    Black Ice Driving - Atlanta area

    on ice go slow try to not hit your brakes give enough time for engine to slow you down instead. watch out for other southern drivers they will be your worst problem. i usually add some weight in the rear of my truck not a huge amount just a bit more such as troop seats or couple rr ties. best...
  10. xenocath

    Need an adapter to go from my camper trailer to my M1008

    i tried to use the adapter at first but it did not operate both turn signals so i just hard wired the rv plug. i wire boats for a living so i prolly did a better job than the factory would for element proofing anyhow.
  11. xenocath

    Need an adapter to go from my camper trailer to my M1008

    i had much the same issue i just removed the military plug from the bumper and stuck a 7 blade socket in the hole it left then tie strapped the military plug up out of the way incase i someday need it then i just wired into the harness and installed brake box. took about 2 hours total. better...
  12. xenocath

    1st things to do, to my M1009

    welcome. imho fix it if it breaks and just drive it otherwise. if your ever near richmond and need help let me know.
  13. xenocath

    Why the fuss?

    my truck although not new or fancy is diesel 4x4 chevy and will cause a man in a brand new truck to snap his neck to take a look at me drive by what is not to love? besides it is designed to be driven operated and fixed by folks alot more clueless than i am mechanically so i can usually get it...
  14. xenocath

    CUCV tool kit...what do you carry?

    sounds like how i got started and of course after reading the site i went nuts buying spares just in case of failures. no tow safety net here
  15. xenocath

    "Bulletproof" Seat Cover for M1028

    those look great however won't fit my bench seat but i like the idea of all those pockets and such sewn to it maybe sopmeone can make something similar for the pickups i certainly would be interested. pockets behind the seat and maybe in the middle area up front would work.
  16. xenocath

    "Bulletproof" Seat Cover for M1028

    same guy makes m1009 seat covers out of od canvas
  17. xenocath

    "Bulletproof" Seat Cover for M1028

    JATONKA CUCV BENCH SEATCOVERS not sure if bullet proof but based on other things i bought from here its tuff
  18. xenocath

    " men of a certain age " show

    must have belonged to one of the mechanics workin there.
  19. xenocath

    CUCV tool kit...what do you carry?

    i have a huge tool chest mounted in my bed behind the cab between and fastened with turn buckles to the tie off points. usually about 2 gallons of 50/50 mix along the driver side and two gallons of full strength antifreeze on the passenger side. inside the box i have a full craftsman mechanic...
  20. xenocath

    LET's SEE THOSE TRUCKS!!!!

    heres mine
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