CUCV'S in VA WIN Today

[m38inmaine]

I think I won a CUCV pickup in VA today but no official word yet. Was wondering if anyone inspected them. I took a chance and was hoping someone here may have looked them over and could help. Noticed a red tag tied to the steering wheels of a few, any idea what they say, perhaps drained fluids? Thanks.

 

[steelsoldiers]

RE: CUCV

The red tag signifies major internal damage to some component of the drive-train (engine, tranny, t-case, etc...)

 

[steelsoldiers]

Just kidding, Mark. I had one of those red tags on my XM818. It was just an ID tag with all of the trucks information on it from where it was turned in. I will try to find mine and get a picture of it for you. I know a good trucker that hauls out of VA if you plan on having it shipped. PM me for his info if you need it.

 

[FMJ]

Re: RE: CUCV

The red tag signifies major internal damage to some component of the drive-train (engine, tranny, t-case, etc...)

That's just mean.......

 

[truck0590]

Re: RE: CUCV

The red tag signifies major internal damage to some component of the drive-train (engine, tranny, t-case, etc...)

That's just mean.......

Yes, but it was funny...I was laughing...

Truck

 

[BobM]

Being nosy again, but approximately how much was your winning bid? If I'm right, we can discuss the price now that the auction is over with. If I'm wrong, throw bricks at me and ignore this post!

 

[HeadWizard]

The red tags on the steering wheels at the Richmond site are lot # tags. I was there for about 3 hours previewing yesterday and that's the 1st time I've ever seen that sort of thing. It's kind of a pain when walking the lot looking for specific trucks - you have to open every one of them up to look which one it is. Many of the trucks had NO lot ID at all - I was having to try and match serial #'s to the auction listing print outs.

I spoke to a GL rep there (very nice guy) and he said almost all the CUCV's had bent driveshafts from being picked up with a forklift somewhere along the way. Just a heads up.

 

[m38inmaine]

Price was about $1,329.00, here is a link to the lot.

http://web.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=1759183&cm_mmc=IL-_-SS-_-Truck-_-3380

Running condition unknown, it was listed in the heading as a M1009 but the NSN and pictures show a M1008. Any help getting it inspected for being road worthy would be much appreciated. Its at the Richmond site.

Thanks

 

[jodka]

Mark,

Where in Maine are you? I am in Augusta.

- Allen

 

[CARNAC]

The red tags on the steering wheels at the Richmond site are lot # tags. I was there for about 3 hours previewing yesterday and that's the 1st time I've ever seen that sort of thing. It's kind of a pain when walking the lot looking for specific trucks - you have to open every one of them up to look which one it is. Many of the trucks had NO lot ID at all - I was having to try and match serial #'s to the auction listing print outs.

I spoke to a GL rep there (very nice guy) and he said almost all the CUCV's had bent driveshafts from being picked up with a forklift somewhere along the way. Just a heads up.

I know what you mean BUT I'd rather have that than white paint you can't get cleaned off tires, canvas, and is difficult (at best) to paint over.

 

[m38inmaine]

I am in Machias, 3hours east of you.

 

[m38inmaine]

Big thanks to Ethan(builder77)who stepped up to the plate and inspected my recent M1008 win at richmond, VA. The bad, driveshaft, and driver door damaged from forklift, door only opens 10" or so, no starter circuit and relay sitting in seat. The good, jumped relay connection and starter works fine, only rust is two minor holes in the inner fender inspection plates, good tires, overall clean condition. Marked as a military police unit, troop seats still intact, not sure about onboard equipment. Price after premium was $1,426.00, not too bad. They had it described as a M1009 but the pictures showed a M1008, and luckily it was a M1008. Thanks again to Ethan, look forward to meeting you in person.

 

[M725]

Re: RE: CUCV

The red tag signifies major internal damage to some component of the drive-train (engine, tranny, t-case, etc...)

There is also are turn in tags that the military uses. Stating the condition of the equit, one of them is also RED meaning unserviceable. But that being said, Few years back I got a 5kw gen at the old DRMO auction with one on it, I got it home and after freaking out. My friend who was in the army told me in most cases it was easier to tag them that way, Than they can turn them in as it, with out service them or make any minor repairs.
So to make a long stoty short, we hook up the batts and it fired right up and worked to standard .