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  1. chupa

    Ford CUCV

    Dang it. I already forwarded that Ted Nugent thing to some friends.
  2. chupa

    Big Push of CUCV's now very few ...

    I think it was from "Animal House".
  3. chupa

    reputable CUCV Dealers

    I was in the same situation as you. A gentleman in Ohio restored an M1028 (factory-fresh!). It was on the high side of CUCV prices but well worth it. I had it delivered to my driveway a month ago. Its my daily driver. He's in the process of restoring two more.
  4. chupa

    M1028 fire fighting truck

    You probably have the rarest of the CUCV's.
  5. chupa

    Vietnam vehicles

    Vietnamization was a policy of the Richard M. Nixon administration, as a result of Tet, to "expand, equip, and train South Vietnam's forces and assign to them an ever-increasing combat role, at the same time steadily reducing the number of U.S. combat troops." This referred to U.S. combat...
  6. chupa

    M1010 Ambulance Before & After

    It matches the house. (color)
  7. chupa

    What is this bracket?

    Is it aluminum or as the British say: aluminium?
  8. chupa

    What is this bracket?

    Its not WW2 vintage. Looks to me like an "Igloo" type drinking water cooler/dispenser mounted on a vehicle.
  9. chupa

    CUCV frame off restoration

    The gentleman who restored my M1028 took the bed, doors, fenders, etc. off. Repainted everything. New dash, new bench seat, new door panels, new factory floor mat, painted interior. All 3 color camo CARC too. The truck looks factory-fresh! I'd post photos after I figure out how to. It was on the...
  10. chupa

    What is the best modification you have done to your CUCV?

    So far, added APC/tank headlights to the grill guard.
  11. chupa

    Where to buy canvas?

    Try Beachwood Canvas Works in Island Heights, NJ.
  12. chupa

    UH-1 Huey Cyclic

    "Hat" switch may be for trim.
  13. chupa

    Louisiana Rally '11

    I plan on putting A/C in my M1028 as well. I need to check out your M1008.
  14. chupa

    Upcoming 1028 recovery from NC to NY

    I just got my M1028 from a gentleman in Ohio. The truck is FACTORY-FRESH! I can cruise at 55-60 mph.
  15. chupa

    Louisiana Rally '11

    I almost got my hands on a DUKW from Ponchatoula years ago.
  16. chupa

    Louisiana Rally '11

    Deal me in! I'll be there with my "brand new" M1028 that's being delivered this weekend. I'll drive it up from Port Sulphur, La.
  17. chupa

    Got Snow?

    What is this "snow" of which you write? I think we get that stuff once every 20 years here in south Louisiana.
  18. chupa

    Check this GamaGoat travesty

    Nope. This cajun has a DUKW-fence.
  19. chupa

    Check this GamaGoat travesty

    "Goat-fence"?
  20. chupa

    What is my 1985 m1028 worth .

    $5000.00
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