mvfd70

I've been roaming around on this site for a while tonite. I've been wanting to buy a M1008 or M1028 ever since I saw one on ebay a while back. I've looked at the GL site and found some I'm watching. Problem is I'm in Southern Illinois and would have a hard time going to MD or PA to inspect them. What are the chances that I'd buy one and then get stuck with a 600 pound paper weight?

Crash_AF

Pretty slim to none since a CUCV weighs more than 600 lbs... LOL

In all honesty, it's a pig in a poke deal unless you (or someone else) can go look at it. There is no telling whether or not it will run, however, the law of averages would lean you towards getting one needing only minor repair if it APPEARS complete in the pictures.

Later,
Joe

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1972 M818 WO/W (For Sale)
1977 M816
1983 M1029 (Suburban)
1985 M1008
1986 M1009
1991 M936A2

hobie237

No way in **** I'd plunk down money for a vehicle that I couldn't test drive/inspect/etc. beforehand, ESPECIALLY with the GL "fill out this form and we'll send you a title when we feel like it" game.

Just look into buying a truck secondhand, from a private seller. They're not exactly uncommon vehicles.

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1986 M1008
1990 Mazda Miata

319

The wrong CUCV will make about nine 600lb paper weights but, if you wait, some are likely to show up for auction in Missouri, Ohio, or Indiana. Hopefully you'll be able to preview those. It is a crap shoot but there are some real nice ones out there. Good luck!

maritimer

well like it was suggested if you cant get someone to preview the truck on the auction it may be better to buy a private truck as your likely to have a better chance of getting on needing little to no repairs.

ii wish i had of been able to find one of the ambulance cucv's when i bought my m1009 as it would have made an excellent camper remodel

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Yarmouth, NS, Canada
M1009
Hopefully more to come
looking at aquriing a BTR-60PB any tips or pointers etc would be appreciated

jaylsworth

I would look for one from the Dakota's, Montana, Wyoming, or some other western states because they rarely if ever use salt on the roads that I know of, and if your looking to actually drive it everyday like I do, look for one that has been regeared or has an overdrive installed.

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1968 Jeep M715
Cummins 4BT
NV4500
Dana 300
4.56 gears
4 wheel discs
Power steering
(2) 1969 Jeep M715 - Stock
1986 Chevy CUCV
1941 Chevy 1 1/2 ton
(2) a5 mules
M101 Trailer

kipman

I have a 1009 that I will consider selling.

mikes47jeep

remeber if you dont like it you can always give it to me

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1947 Cj2a (MB clone)
194? Bantam T3-C (newest addition)
1953 M38A1
1957 Willys wagon
1966 M416 trailer
1967 M151A1
1983 Chevy C30 6.2L (its not a CUCV but its close)

Some people are like Slinkies ...
Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

colomil

there are some clean running m1009s at ft carson,CO and some at ft riley, KS. I did see a nice m1028 at ft riley. Plan on spending $2000+ for that one.

boomer

Since your in Il., I don't know if you belong to the Chicagoland Military Vehicle Group- If not, they would know, and help you out.