M-1032e1

[popacom]

M-1032e1 CUCV 4DR. 1Ton dual wheel 4X4CONTACT

Thought all the CUCV guys might get a kick out of my latest project.
I am designating it a M-1032E1 as a truck I always felt would have
been a usable truck in the inventory.......Like things that are a bit different!
I bought the cab and chassis( P-10 forcible ENTRY- crash rescue A.F. Unit) which is a 4 dr.
1Ton 4x4 dual rear wheel truck and am making it into a 4 dr. contact maint. rig.
It has a 454cid carb'd motor,TH-400 trany,np-205 transfer case. Truck chassis
is showing 18,000 mi. (Stored inside for most of that)
I know some of you will feel I am stupid for doing this but it should make one Hella
a recovery rig. popacom / BILL in KY.

 

[popacom]

More pics

 

[319]

Cool project. WIll the box have the generator and compressor?

 

[jdeoliveira74]

bad a%

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

Nice.

Looks almost ready for paint.

 

[chevyCUCV]

Freakin sweet build
Good progress already
You gunna swap the 454 for 6.2?

 

[popacom]

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The 454 is staying till I drive her a while. With as low milage
as it is has I hate to condem it till I try it......but if it leaves...
a 6.2 will be in its place( got several good T/O's)
As for gen / comp. .......yes......have all the stuff to make it play
off the contact bed doner. Thanks for the feedback guys!
popacom....

 

[MatthewH]

Thats a great idea and a cool rig. I think you'll like the 454 in there, should move that truck around pretty good

 

[DieselBob]

Great project... I have had 454's in several trucks and found them pretty durable and good towing engines, but they do love the high octane gas. Be aware if it is a TBI engine they can have a problem with leaning under load if the fuel system isn't in perfect operating condition.

 

[unaffiliated]

I like it. The dual rear wheels fit under the bed nicely. Must have been a stake body with narrow rear end instead of the wider rear end like on a dually pickup.

 

[Matt65]

Looking good.

 

[srodocker]

looking good! thats awesome truck cant wait to see it painted!

 

[GM72K10]

Nice project, remember seeing this one for sale? Was 2wd though.

 

[hotdogs151a2]

Way Cool truck Sir.
Thanks, Pvt. Hotdog

 

[skysix]

Would make a great truck for a dive rescue team (with the air compressor changed to a 3000psi dive one)

 

[wallew]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT

always wanted to do the same idea, only put an M1010 ambulance box on the back... then use it to tow a MKT that I would swap the axle over to a civi one with electric brakes

that would make a BITCHIN cookin setup

LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

will be watching with interest

LOVE YOUR SHOP

 

[popacom]

In my Dreams

Thanks for your comments on the truck...............Only wish the shop
was mine....belongs to a long standing friend and co- hort.
But I must say it IS first class.....LOL.... BILL

 

[treessw]

Man oh man.... That is freaking sweet!!!! Great build, and looks like it is coming along nicely!!!! opcorn:

 

[Grega]

Nice work area there. Better keep on the good side of this friend.

 

[popacom]

good friend

You are very right sir! I have several friends that I
have shared ALOT!!!! of great times with and the gentleman
who's shop my truck now sits is one of the best.......and I respect him greatly.
He has been in this hobby since I started......we have shared
many projects over the years. Which speaks highly of the
hobby itself.........lots of great people....and great times.!!!!
popacom / Bill in Ky.