New CUCV member

[Omaha M1028]

I recently purchased an 86 M1028. The previous owner allready installed a brand new 6" super lift with 37 16.5 OZ military tires, new exhaust, glow plugs, batteries, etc etc. I have been replacing belts and hoses etc so far, and yes the Dog Head starter relay is happening very soon!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Very nice. Welcome aboard.

 

[Omaha M1028]

I have wanted a Chevy truck CUCV for a very long time! Finding a decent one my area is very tough. Most have been beat to death and are very rusty. I could not pass up the decent deal I was able to get this one for.

 

[fitz]

Nice looking truck.
Keep us posted on any upgrades that you make.

 

[joeyaguirre21]

Welcome. If you don't mind how much did you get it for?

 

[Omaha M1028]

Thanks for the replys! I got it for $3,600.It has 34k miles and is pretty **** solid body wise. I have been semi daily driving it with doing repairs in between. I really enjoy driving it! I dont miss driving my modern truck at all. Well, maybe it needs a cup holder or two.lol

 

[joeyaguirre21]

Not bad. Congrats!

 

[Omaha M1028]

A pic from when I just got it home.

 

[Omaha M1028]

 

[german m1008]

Nice one....

 

[Omaha M1028]

I have done a bit of work to it in the last few days. Including a new axle oil seal and and shoes on the rear end. New tail light lenses and a the parts for the Dog Head relay mod. These trucks are addicting!lol

 

[Omaha M1028]

Did the Dog Head starter relay mod after work today. Works great! This site is full of great information! The $20 bill it cost me is well worth it!

 

[Drock]

Yes they are addicting . Good score on this truck. The most common problem with these trucks is there lack of use which translates into dry rotted soft parts. So start checking all the little rubber seals, hoses, and gaskets. Yours has pretty low miles so this is important. But your lucky to have purchased this one from someone who has bine driving it. They've worked out enough bugs to get it up and running for you.

 

[Assel]

Now thats a nice truck! for that price you could never get a running CUCV over here.... welcome to the green iron addiction... I consider selling my "modern civi" pickup for a 1008 or 1028, I really dont like electronic controlled Vehicles

those army trucks need alot of love, always remember: if its not dripping something is empty

 

[Freeland]

Nice truck! Welcome!

 

[Omaha M1028]

Thanks for the kind words eveyone. Yes I have been replaceing all of the hoses and belts the were suspect. I would love to completley restore this truck, but it will have to wait untill I get my 1970 Plymouth GTX project done.

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Good looking truck. They are definitely fun and addictive.
Run it hard and maintain it harder

 

[Omaha M1028]

Well the resto has been started. Landed a very clean box and M1009 rear bumper for a good price. No turning back now.lol.

 

[Omaha M1028]

Just need two inner and front fenders and that is about all of the rust repair on this truck.

 

[WalkingToFreedom402]

Nice truck! I also live in the Omaha area. I am just getting into the cucv life with the recent purchase of two m1009's...one of which is drivable now.

We should have a CUCV Cruise around Omaha!