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1985 M1008 was a communication truck I think - had the canvas on the back (which probably makes it an M1028? At any rate, I've had the truck for about 1 year and have never had it running. Just now getting back on the project. When I first purchased it from GL here in FL, I pumped out the...

Still working on my M1008 - not running yet, but for a reason [the logic behind the "reason" currently escapes me] I decided to do some of the body work first. It needed a new hood and tailgate ("endgate" in military speak) - replacements were easily found on lmctruck.com. Hood was easy...

I've not used the vacuum system personally on an enclosed sandblaster, but I've heard good things. Check out the Lowes rigid suction hose - the stuff I used for my poor-man's air helmet. It is sold in the same department as the sump pumps and is substantially less expensive than vacuum hose...

I would highly recommend the Harbor Freight unit - but, make sure that you get the biggest one that they sell. Seems like I purchased it on sale for around $100. One of the distinctions is that it is made in Tiawan, not China. Not signalling any huge quality different, but I've had very good...

Wouldn't trade my Harbor Freight Cheapie Sandblaster for the World - Really does the job, BUT it requires careful discipline (and preparation) to get it to work properly. I'm running mine with a 5 HP gasoline powered Sears compresson mounted on a 20 gallon tank (I think). First - if your hose...

That would be great - let me know if you've got any solid used trays. I hate to admit this, but my CUC (although it appears to only have 50,000 miles or so) might have been a better candidate for a "parts truck". Like the joke when I was a kid, "if a worm crawls into your ear and starts...

Looks like the front battery leaked (sometime during its 22-year life) and pretty much rotted it out - can be repaired, but looks like a lot of work. Rear battery tray - in better shape, but will also need some work. Long preamble to the question - does anyone know of a source for replacement...

RED Fuel? So I drained the tank this weekend. I started siphoning from the filler neck and noticed that there was fuel leaking form the top of the tank where the rubber filler hose attached. Figured if I was going to have to tighten the hose clamp anyway, why not pull off the hose so I could...

Here's a link that will show any of the colors in the "B" chart. I don't think you can compare FS595B colors to FS595A colors, but this is still quite cool: http://www.colorserver.net/

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: M1008 electrical question Graham, That's the confirmation I was looking for - I read the "missing light thing" somewhere, but to be honest, it sounds like such a poor design that I didn't believe it! I'm in the midst of trying to locate an instrument panel (ideally with...

Re: RE: Re: RE: M1008 electrical question Not far at all - I've already got it home, we're just excited to fire it up.

RE: Re: RE: M1008 electrical question I actually pulled the alternator and tested it at two local auto parts stores - it's only putting out 11.7 volts. Unfortunately, I'm missing my instrument cluster and was hoping to start the truck without it - I've read that the alternators won't charge if...

Thanks guys - I think I'll drain the tank and put some fresh fuel in - other then that, I won't pull the injectors - looks like a big job - from what I understand the intake manifold has to come off, and of course - all the injector piping. My 15-year-old son is pretty excited about cranking...

Originally posted on CUCV Forum, but nobody saw it because it was on the tail end of an old post about "Cheap IP Rebuilds". ------------------------- Quick Question - My M1008 doesn't look like it has been run in a while - the date on the fuel filter is 7/2005. A buddy of mine told me that the...

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: CUCV M1008 common parts with civilian Ch Great Source! Now I'm really going to get into trouble with the wife! Thanks, Bob