Picking up an m1008

[michaelcola192]

I am so new to cucv's but i love them and am getting my first one in about 2 days, pictures will be posted when i get it.. Just wana know what i should look out for when checking it out. It has never left CA since being out of military service. It has 50,xxx miles on it and in almost perfect condition. Let me know what u guys think. and i am getting it for 4,900

 

[ralbelt]

Welcome aboard, read up on a few modifications posted around here, in particular the doghead modification, its easy ,cheap and will save you a lot of $ and time down the road.

 

[michaelcola192]

Hey thanks man I am happy to be here seems like everyone is very helpful. Thanks for the modification suggestion, I'll check that out for sure. But more along the lines of kind of inspecting the vehicle where are the key places I should look for rust, damage, failures etc..

 

[doghead]

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[MarcusOReallyus]

Check all the rubber. Hoses, belts, etc. It's old!

Check the grounds - you'll probably need to clean a few.

Check the brakes, of course, and the brake lines.

I'm sure others will chime in - I've just covered a very few obvious things.

 

[usmcpatriot]

When I got my M1008, it had a hard time starting, PO did not understand problems associated with the 1008. First thing I did was get rid of the coffin filter and goto spin on fuel filter. Go with Doghead conversions, get rid of the resistor bank and go to manual glow plug... Good Luck

 

[michaelcola192]

cool thanks patriot. thats what i was lookin for i am just trying to compile a checklist for when i go check this thing out on monday september 10th. I cant wait to go pick her up, but i dont want to drive 2 hours and show up with my d**k in my hand hah. I will keep all of you updated and post pictures when I get it. Ill post a picture off of the CL add for now tho... and thanks for your input as well marcus and doghead

 

[michaelcola192]

check it out!