new member first mv

[cjotto]

Hey guys just got my first mv yesterday and found this site. First all thanks this site is great. i am new to the cucv but have had chevy pickups for 15 years. Heres a pic of my newest toy and of my rig that it will be supporting





my cucv is going to be built as a recovery repair and tow rig for wheeling trips. i think i got a good deal on it. paid 1650. going to start working on it this week. first thing will be a 12 volt conversion and get it running. then im swapping the tons over to the trail rig and putting the 3/4 ton front with 5.13s and an arb and a ff14 with 5.13s open in the rear. 37" h1 tires on some stock 16.5 rims and my homemade bumper wit a winch then aux lighting. that should get me where i need to be for awhile

 

[cjotto]

more pics

 

[m16ty]

Wow, that looks like a great deal for that truck . You want your money back? Shoot, I'll even give you a few hundered profit .

Where is Rogersville? I'm thinking east TN.

 

[srodocker]

1650??? nice score! mmm i would love to a wheeling rig...

 

[cjotto]

yeah i am very excited about it, nah i have been wanting to build a rig like this for a few years now i got a huge head start. just need a welder for the bed. yep about an hour ne of knoxville.

 

[srodocker]

i want to setup a trailer that can support a wheeling rig

 

[cjotto]

heres so of my buddys rigs as well. the truck will come in very handy to repair these things

 

[cjotto]

thats what i was going to do to begin with but found this little gem. got to start building a hauling/camper trailer next.

 

[srodocker]

nice. My deuce is the last resort recovery vehicle if needed hehe. i want to get a willys nothing to fancy as they fit in the bed of the truck.

 

[cjotto]

that is a sweet setup. ian on extreme4x4 did a bobed 5 ton with air bags to load a sami in the bed its was nice

 

[butch32]

Nice score. Was this the one on craigslist with a bad starter? Pics look familar.

 

[cjotto]

I dont know if he had it on craigslists or not i found it on pirate. Colonel: hey thanks the club looks great when i get it up and going i just might give you guys a shout and join you on some rides. well im going to go start getting this thing running will post some pics of what i get done today.

 

[wallew]

This was posted in another thread. I've gotta admit, it has kind of peaked my interest. Seems this COULD be a welder that would fit your bill and might save you some space.

It just plugs into your 24v Nato Slave plug...

Readywelder.com | There's nothing like it!

 

[srodocker]

thats awesome!

 

[cjotto]

Well got the truck all cleaned out today and did some close inspections of motor and drivetrain. everything seems to be in very good shape. the only thing that im a little worried about is the flex plate the teeth are rolled bad but im going to put a starter on it and see if it works before i tear the thing down to change it. it seems someone else has already started a 12v conversion as well gonna have to double check their work. dont trust many other peoples work learned that the hard way.
heres some pics

 

[cjotto]

one ?. what is the red indy light and toggle switch next to the gen gauge for?
also generator hour meter says 9.3 no wonder everything looks brand new

 

[rnd-motorsports]

with the cost of a starter for a 6.2 after seeing that flywheel I would change it before I put a starter in it! cool lookin truck you got, have a brother inlaw lives in morristown I think that is not far from you.

 

[rnd-motorsports]

Lookin at the first pic you put on is the lockout gone on the front whats up with it ? looks short like no hub. also my toy has 5:13 dana 60 and 14 bolt with spools in both lots of fun

 

[cjotto]

with the cost of a starter for a 6.2 after seeing that flywheel I would change it before I put a starter in it! cool lookin truck you got, have a brother inlaw lives in morristown I think that is not far from you.

i found rebuilt starter for $75.00 at db electric. and i don't think it'll kill it to try it and see if it works.

yeah morristown is 25 miles down the road.

 

[cjotto]

hub

the guy i bought it off of had a dually hub on the front to get it home. he put the original back on after he got it home. good eye i didn't spot that til the day i was going to pick it up.