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I won't be giving up none to soon. I have a line on a good truck for a reasonable price, just a long drive to where it is. Was hoping to find something closer but I'm thinking I might be better off taking the long drive, I honestly don't think I can do better for the price. If I go for that one...

Probably right, too many people now don't know how to work on their own vehicles, even if they wanted to. Effects of our 'throw away culture'? If I had the time and mode of transport there have been a few trucks I could have picked from to tear down and make right. But it is what it is. I...

The part that bothers me is the lack of simple trouble shooting to sell a vehicle. For my personal vehicles I only buy old trucks for the simplicity. My wife requires the newer cars. I hate 'em, that part of needing a $200 scanner to talk to the computer to isolate a problem just doesn't sit...

Really wish I had more cash, I'd drive down there without hesitation. Unfortunately our budget took a hit from what I mentioned in the PM so I'm stuck with a maximum amount I can spend :( It's looking like I'm just gonna have to suck it up and make sure I bring enough pain pills with me for a...

:soapbox: This is getting frustrating, ad after ad of trucks the won't start. Worse is what the ad says "runs great" "strong runner" then I call, oh no....it doesn't start .... auaauaauaaua Called on another one today, a '28 thats rusty but ok with the price. Figured I can replace the...

Sent you a PM, just in case lol

Didn't get to check the truck out today. Owner text me yesterday saying it wouldn't start and sounded like the starter was going south, he would try to get a new one installed for Friday. Got a text today the new starter didn't fix the issue, he's thinking the starter relay may be baked. He's...

Yep, 2 hours south of me. I probably seen the ones you're talking about, 2 of them are actually pretty sweet but above my pay grade. I think one of them, Rochester area, belongs to a member here. IIRC. A M1028a1, love to have that one. The other one appears to be super clean. There is another...

Yes, the bug is strong! Must..Not..Fight..it...lol Yeah, it's amazing how much helpful information there is. It seems there isn't an issue or question that hasn't been encountered by someone. I've been reading all the old threads, just start picking back pages and reading any interesting...

Man, the suspense is killing me! Four more days yet till I can check out that M1008, goin nuts here. On the plus side I've learned a lot more by the required reading here. As matter of fact, much of the reading has shown me why the truck's driver side is dented up. The dreaded forklift! Now I...

Well I really like what I'm reading about these CUCV's. I'm a born and bred Chevy guy anyway so it fits right in. The owner has a really whacked work schedule so I wont be able to check it out first hand until the 22nd. As long as the engine/tranny is as he states and the suspension/axles are...

The one I found closer is $3000 and looks really solid. He sent me a bunch of pictures. The only rust I see in the pics is just surface rust where the paint is fading away. drivers side has a few dents down the side but I don't care about them. A work truck will get dents no matter how careful I...

Jeeze... just 10 posts and already bit by the guard dog :sad: LOL. I'll remember not to post them any more ;) On another note, I believe I'll be passing on that one simply because I don't think the owner and I will be able to meet on a price. It may be worth everything he's asking, but I'm...

I'm definitely fine with the speed, or lack of it. I'm way past my young, dumb, and full of ... youth. I'd just as soon enjoy the scenery on my journey now. I'll give that guy a call tomorrow to talk to him a bit. I'm a little over 5 hours away from him so I really don't want to drive down there...

Again, thanks guys. Now that I Google M1008A1 it shows pictures of trucks with the same holes, must be for the antenna coax to go through so it makes sense that it would still be a radio truck, even with that cap.

I don't think they are for antenna mounting, each side has a hole towards the front and one towards the rear. link removed:recovry4x4:

Is it ok to post a Craigslits link for you guys to look at for some opinions? The box has 2 round holes on each side that seem to be deliberately put there that I'm also wondering if they are supposed to be there, mounting military equipment maybe?

It's definitely not a M1009, it's a pickup. The boat I will be towing is a Starcraft Chieftain, 21' cabin cruiser, but it's aluminum so really not that heavy. But loads of firewood will really add up. I don't really care about how fast I go, the '71 GMC I just sold I would only max out at 65mph...

Thanks guys, I didn't see anything last night that resembled the shell and didn't think it looked substantial enough to hold a bunch of radio equipment. Late last night I found the 1010 info and see the differences. I'd really like to go diesel for running WVO or WMO, but if these are that...

I'm new to MVs, was looking at a few M35A2's but they sold pretty quick. Then I just ran across an '86 CUCV with 72k miles on it. The ad says it a 1008 or 1010 and think it was a radio truck. The question I have is about the slide in body, would this have been a radio body? I've searched for...