Got my CUCV

[biggaloot]

Well finally got my CUCV, a 85 M1008, 53k miles, great mechanical shape. My first diesel, but second MV. Starts and runs/drives great. Not planning anything radical. First is starter relay mod, tilt steering column(need driver clearance) then 37" hummer rubber and small lift up front, camo paint, winch, front drop in locker, and "egad" AC later on. I'll be selling my 715 to thin the herd, won't be easy but was fun to build and drive for a few years. Seems like I'm always moving on to new projects.
Have learned ALOT here reading posts and build threads. Thanks you guys for sharing all your experience. I've operated and maintained farm diesel equipment early on in life and wrenched/built things from bikes to trucks. 30 year machinist(conv. and CNC) so shouldn't have too much I can't deal with hopefully. I'll post more as things progress.
Well till later yall have a good week, Ed J. in KS

P.S. The vendor for my truck is great to deal with from eastern KS.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Nice looking truck. Not planning a bed?

 

[biggaloot]

Yeah, forgot to mention. probably a flat bed unless I can find a decent original close by. Also price was $2600 delivered, not bad I think.

 

[mistaken1]

Welcome. Post up some pictures as you get farther along.

 

[197thhhc]

Sounds like a good deal. I'm Thinking about one of these for a Car hauler puller.

 

[biggestc69]

Nice lookin truck! Congrats on the new purchase! Whereabouts in KS are ya?

 

[LIFTEDANDTURBOM1028]

Im wanting another m1028 like mine to shorten and put on a stepside bed i gave $2.500 for mine with under 38k miles.

 

[hwcurtice]

The vendor for my truck is great to deal with from eastern KS, has a couple cucvs on KC Clist right now.

I don't suppose you have a link you could PM me? I'm not finding anything in that area that shows as a vendor.

Maybe a keyword?

 

[biggaloot]

I'm located in Hutchinson, think I have a flatbed lined up this weekend.

 

[gungearz]

Congrats on your new truck...

 

[hwcurtice]

Search for "CUCV" on Kansas City Craigslist. He's got one truck and some parts listed now. I'm located in Hutchinson, think I have a flatbed lined up this weekend.

This guy in
LaCygne, KS?

Has the old fire truck one?

 

[biggaloot]

Yes,that's the guy, like I said he is easy to deal with, maybe "Vendor" wasn't the correct word to describe him but he's been handling cucvs for 10 yrs or so.

 

[biggaloot]

Since a couple of members expressed an interest in the gentleman I bought my truck from I contacted him and I can share his contact info if someone wants to talk with him, just pm me and I'll send it to ya. I suggested he join here also.