What are you guys paying?

[PeeWeeQ]

Wiring demons on CUCVs really suck. I chased a gen 2 issue for MONTHS. It helped me to learn the system better, but, I wouldn't choose to repeat the process if I didn't have to. VERY frustrating...

I don't mean to scare anyone away--if I could tackle that problem, anyone can--just be wary....

 

[ADVMOD46]

I payed 1K for mine,, not running. It was dropped off at my garage to fix a lighting issue,,which was a breeze. Went to move it around one day and it would not start, I knew what it was right away, called the owner and he wasn't interested in spending anymore money on it ( he bought it for 300 from the fire dept!) I knew the value of the running gear alone, offered him 1000 bucks to take it off his hand,, had it running 2 days later after pulling pump and rebuilding it in house.

 

[The FLU farm]

Looks like I'm the truly lucky one here, so far. Got my low mileage, rust (and almost dent) free M1008 for free.
Still not sure why my friend thought I should have it, but he delivered it and I wasn't about to say no.
Sure, it had crappy tires and no side windows, but that was easy to fix. Been using it quite a bit over the years, and especially so after removing the bed and shortening the frame 31 inches.

 

[Thirteen]

Sold my M1028A2 for 10k. Truck was nice, no rust and well sorted.
Got daily driven for 6 months with no issues. I did a 4" lift w/ 37s on 16.5" dually wheels.
Round pattern NP205 and uncracked rear fenders.

I found a M1028A3 brush truck about a year ago and have been using it around my place.

The M1028A2 will always fetch a premium due to the NP205.

I am pretty sure this is the same truck on CL in Tampa.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/reduced-1984-chevy-cucv-m1008/6350218202.html

Dude added civilian axles and converted it into a dually. But for 5k I would take a look.

 

[ODFever]

This guy is making some serious money doing exactly what you describe!!!

http://www.rustfreeclassics.com/

Trucks here in Wyoming, and I mean any truck in decent shape, goes for a premium.
It is the little cars that are cheap.
Out in California when I visit my Dad, I am surprised to see trucks for sale so cheap and little cars are at a premium.
Someone could make a living bringing all those old trucks out from the west coast to the midwest and selling them.