Looking for Suggestions for my CUCV II

[Gunner USN]

Here is my CUCV II (well new to me). Recovered this pass weekend [Presidents Day weekend (from Vermont to Minnesota)]. The CUCV II made the trip without any drama, plus I managed to dodge all the winter storms. Sorry about the photo being wrong side up.! I will post better pictures at a later date.

I am hoping to get some help on this one. As in the previous post, my CUCV II is former USAF Security Forces. i am very reluctant to return the same labeling, to vehicle due to the nature of the world today. So I was wondering, would it be correct labeling the Tahoe (bumper id marking) to keep as USAF or one the other Armed Forces IDs (I being former US Navy)? If so any chance of getting supporting photos!

 

[amgeneral72]

Nice truck.

 

[doghead]

That's a nice long road-trip.

 

[Warthog]

I am assuming this the Dr Porkchop's II?

If so be advised that it has been switched to a straight 12v system.

It is your truck and you can label it anything you what. Being so few II's out there no one will know the difference.

 

[MWMULES]

Navy markings
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?8517-Navy-Vehicle-Numbering


Here is the thread on USAF marking


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?76870-USAF-Ground-Vehicle-Registration-Numbers

 

[Gunner USN]

Thank you MWMULES for the information

 

[Gunner USN]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/132156385@N04/16969533772/

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/132156385@N04/16969533772/

I like the license plate!

 

[CUCVLOVER]

What type of suggestions are you looking for?

 

[cucvrus]

Remove the flat green paint and return it to the original factory Gloss Black finish. Our local GM dealer had 2 of these for the Gap that were never painted green. They were gloss Black like they all were when they left the factory. That green paint job was done by a GM up-fitter. And they have gas engines , AM/FM radios , cruise control and A/C if I remember correctly. These were made for the kinder gentler Military. The last part I am joking about but the rest is true.

 

[Gunner USN]

I was given a copy of the build sheet, from the MA ANG, yes it was in black paint. Yes to the AM/FM radio with A/C, but no cruise control (would have been nice, on the drive home).

In my research, found it was built in Mexico, went to Military Outfit at Monroe Truck Equipment - Detroit, Michigan, where it went to TACOM - Detroit, Michigan.

 

[Warthog]

Please do not use third party picture hosting. Post your pictures here.

 

[Gunner USN]

Please do not use third party picture hosting. Post your pictures here.

Thank You Warthog

 

[Andercomm]

I wonder if with existing GM components that can be had...if one could a OEM install cruise system in this '99 Tahoe...?

 

[Gunner USN]

I wonder if with existing GM components that can be had...if one could a OEM install cruise system in this '99 Tahoe...?

Unknown?

 

[Gunner USN]

I have decided to go with USAF door and Bumper markings (seeing how I have to have state plates, displayed [go figure]). Now the next question is, does the Air Force paint (spray) or Vinyl Lettering (USAF TO 36-1-191 didn't see any reference), on the markings on the CUCV II style vehicles?

 

[Madmedic]

Now the next question is, does the Air Force paint (spray) or Vinyl Lettering

Depended on the vehicle, and it's usage. As a SAC-BRAT through the 70's, I can tell you the ONLY time I ever saw a USAF vehicle with decal markings vs painted, was on Senior Officer's vehicles, at the Puzzle Palace (Pentagon) and at Offut AFB.

 

[swbradley1]

The Puzzle Palace is the NSA's facility at Ft Meade. It is called that for obvious reasons.

You can read all about it in:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Puzzle-Palace-Intelligence-Organization/dp/0140067485



To the OP, nice truck.

 

[Madmedic]

You are correct, my typing over rode what little grey matter is working right now.

 

[topgun217]

Just my 2cts. Re: suggestions: Drive to my house ! I would love to have it! If I could only find one, the m1009 would go bye-bye. You have a sweet find there sir!