So what did I win ??? CUCV II, III ????

[amgeneral72]

It sold for 14 & change.

I watched it and cried.

 

[amgeneral72]

Last night I changed the rear springs. The old ones were shot. The new springs have a 2,250lb payload capacity vs the 1,600lb original Z71 package springs. lifted the rear about 2 in. The front got new torsion keys for a 2 .5 in lift. I think some 285/75/16 tires are coming next.

 

[amgeneral72]

Progress on the Tahoe this week includes:

New tires 285/75/16



Radio rack




Antenna brush guards.

On a side note Im having 30 of these CUCV brush guards reproduced.



Relocated the spare tire to the cargo area utilizing a M1009 bracket. Easier access to the spare when needed.

 

[Warthog]

On the CUCV-II with the service which in the ON position energizes a relay. After a few days it will drain the passenger battery (12v side of the system)

 

[amgeneral72]

Did a little more over the weekend.

Added another radio and a jerry can holder with a decon apparatus.



In the rear I mounted a metal cargo box that I can secure stuff in and added a pioneer rack as well. Also a few fat fifty cans fit perfect between the rack and the seat. More storage?



I found this Nice stock Z71 at the grocery store.

Had to take some comparison pics.

 

[ssdvc]

****, that rig is lookin good ! Nice job.

 

[amgeneral72]

Just posting a few updated pics.





Ga rally 2017.



Snow storm 2017. Measured 9" on the top of the M1009.

 

[rtk]

Very nice rig !!!! you did a great job . just curious what engine does that CUCV II use ?? BTW I am going thru the SNOW THING NOW LOL , down in the southern tier they have 63" and counting since Christmas , and we live here why ?????? all the best stay safe , Bob k

 

[Gunner USN]

Very nice rig !!!! you did a great job . just curious what engine does that CUCV II use ?? BTW I am going thru the SNOW THING NOW LOL , down in the southern tier they have 63" and counting since Christmas , and we live here why ?????? all the best stay safe , Bob k

5.7 L or also known as a Small Block 350 ci at least in my 1999 2 door CUCV II

 

[amgeneral72]

You are correct.

Its a gasser. 5.7L Vortec 255 hp at 4600 rpm and a 4L60 overdrive trans.

 

[NDT]

Looking great in 686 Tan! Any progress with the brush guard fabrication you mentioned earlier in the thread? Put me down for one!

 

[DieselBob]

Very nice work....

 

[dougco1]

Just posting a few updated pics.





Ga rally 2017.
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Snow storm 2017. Measured 9" on the top of the M1009.

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Have you had any problems with law enforcement regarding your Military Police stencils and red lights? In New York I believe that is in direct violation of the law; "impersonation of a Police Officer". I have some red strobes in my grill for parade use but I'm always leery of being pulled over on my occasional joy rides. Great looking truck.

 

[amgeneral72]

I haven’t had any problems and I’ve had tons of law-enforcement check out the vehicle. That being said the lights on the dash and on the roof are all clear unless there running then their blue and red. I definitely would never ride around playing with the lights that’s for sure.

 

[amgeneral72]

Looking great in 686 Tan! Any progress with the brush guard fabrication you mentioned earlier in the thread? Put me down for one!

I picked them up a few weeks ago. I think they came out well.