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  1. mf5129

    Where are all the CUCV's?

    there are few left.i bid on these all the time.ive tried to buy many this year.ive only managed to get three this year.there is a hugh increase in price at auction end.a few are buying whats available for big money.all the ones close to me are almost gone.even gov deals municipal auctions are...
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    Looking for Rear CUCV bumper

    i have both bumpers will be expensive to ship
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    What are hard to find parts for a CUCV?

    buy every parts unit you can find and store.crush the rest or sell.the supply is getting harder to find and costs are rising. i buy these all the time.pm me i may have it.i am restoring a m1009 now.i have 4 now.1 m1031 also.
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    M 1031 Farm Contact Service Truck

    i need the govenor for my 1031?any ideas to find one.i am thinking of using a throttle setup similar to a mep003 gen set.it would be manual
  5. mf5129

    I hope GL is watching this site.

    .my biggest problem with gl is forklift damage that is undisclosed. and any missing parts.they hardly show photos of floors and underneath.i dont need photos of data plates or milage.and repetive photos. i want to see damage and missing parts.it would help more in the long run.and i might be...
  6. mf5129

    Need help with fuel system

    reinstall the orginial 24 volt electrical system and use a quick diconnect switch between the pos and neg cable. i installed a napa automatic on board charger on mine.just pull the lever and plug in.you could also use a wheelchair charger,there are ways to deal with this.you need to study the...
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    Need help with fuel system

    check the mechanical lift pump.then dicoonnect the electrical lead and crank.reconnect wire and loosen bleed screw in the filter housing to check. there is also a possibility of t he filter sock in tank plugged.the lift pump must work.you could diconeect lines from tank to pump and blow thru to...
  8. mf5129

    Where can I find a armrest pad?

    i may have one if so so ill ship it to you reasonable.check with me later
  9. mf5129

    Cucv help needed

    i currently have 4 cucv vechicles with complete charging systems.if you need anything i might be able to help. i live fairly close by
  10. mf5129

    Cummins 6BT in M880-Pitfalls?

    buy the 89 to 93 truck as donor sell the 6bt engine and buy a 4bt.then you will have everything.a w250 or 350 is rare and expensive.low production for early models
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    repowering the 880 Dodge

    take an 89 to 93 gen 1 dodge 6bt and 727 replace the output shaft and the swap can be done with your exsisting parts.however i would recommend a 205 transfer case.you will still have full time axle.a 4bt engine will fit with little trouble.it would have more torque than stock 318.a 4bt is easily...
  12. mf5129

    EUC time frame chart...need your info...

    i have bought 14 items this year with an average wait of 14 days.it is usually picked up shortly thereafter.my first euc took about 70 days. it is always better to send the export letter as well as a clear documents scanned in the highest resolution.make sure you preview the documents prior to...
  13. mf5129

    suspended GL account

    something else to watch out for is when an item is removed from a sale.i have bid on items three times this year alone that have been pulled during the listing.they will preform a bait and switch.if it happens you have to put a request in writing after contacting them.you have a long distance...
  14. mf5129

    a deuce rollback conversion?

    has anybody else thought of putting a rollback or a ramp type wedge car hauler on a m35.ive heard there was a m36a2 available.it has a longer wheelbase.i havent found out anything about them.i have never bought a m35 yet.it would make a great salvage hauler.any opinions on this?
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    Radiator

    i have one out of a 34.000 mile unit in good condition. in zip code 27028.may be able to be shipped parcel post.a oem diesel radatior will be about twice the price of these aftermarket foreign made replacement parts.
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    Help locating a surplus place in the Carolinas.

    you may be looking for jim henry in albermale{stanly co} near charlotte.
  17. mf5129

    My new M1031 & ???

    a new process 205 transfercase is steel a 208 is aluminumn a m1031 has a pto on the drivers side that runs a belt to drive the altenator.it uses a long one piece rear driveshaft that uses a slip yoke.do a google search on a contact maintence truck.it has a 9400 lb gvw rating.it also has a...
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    My new M1031 & ???

    a m1031 has a able body made of alumimumn that comes equipped with a pto 12kw altenator and a 5cfm three phase air compressor it can operate a welder.it is also equipped for cutting torch tanks.it is a very handy unit to have.i have an 1986 with only 7.500 miles.one of the best service...
  19. mf5129

    Bringing my M1009 home

    if it is screeching there is a clearence problem with the starter there is a .015 clearence.running it will break the bolts and may cause a headache to remove the stubs.an aftermarket starter is better than the old delco unit.good suv with a little tlc.i have three of them.
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    Bringing my M1009 home

    i have used this trailer prior to purchasing a tow dolly with no problems.there will be somebody at drmo that will probably help you push it on with a lift if necessary.i use an old truck tire for this.its easy and no damage yet.a 2 ton comealong a piece of chain for a ancor will also work fast...
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