Finnegan1008
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I love CUCV's in all forms from bone stock to max effort offroad rigs.
I know I'll get responses such as "it's your truck do what ever you want". I also don't want this to turn into a bash session, but I'm interested to hear peoples philosophy on this:
I have a 99% original m1008 in great driving condition. Other than the fact it was sprayed red by a fire department and then hit with Gillespie CARC substitute by the prior owner (done crappy) it's pretty darn original. I wrestle back and forth with myself on whether or not I should modify this truck.
With out much effort this truck could be restored to factory condition.. I'd like to build a nice general purpose camping, hunting, adventure rig but I also know there aren't many nice cucv's left and the value of these things is actually climbing as new trucks get softer and softer.
Should I leave her as she left the factory?
Should I stick to mild bolt on's?
Should I add modern tech that requires modifying the wiring harness, or cutting metal? LS swap? NV4500 swap? How far is too far?
again I know there is no "right answer" but I'd like to hear peoples thoughts.
I know I'll get responses such as "it's your truck do what ever you want". I also don't want this to turn into a bash session, but I'm interested to hear peoples philosophy on this:
I have a 99% original m1008 in great driving condition. Other than the fact it was sprayed red by a fire department and then hit with Gillespie CARC substitute by the prior owner (done crappy) it's pretty darn original. I wrestle back and forth with myself on whether or not I should modify this truck.
With out much effort this truck could be restored to factory condition.. I'd like to build a nice general purpose camping, hunting, adventure rig but I also know there aren't many nice cucv's left and the value of these things is actually climbing as new trucks get softer and softer.
Should I leave her as she left the factory?
Should I stick to mild bolt on's?
Should I add modern tech that requires modifying the wiring harness, or cutting metal? LS swap? NV4500 swap? How far is too far?
again I know there is no "right answer" but I'd like to hear peoples thoughts.