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  1. swyne

    convert M1010 electical to 12V details

    Yeah I agree. I would like to keep the truck all original. I would be happy with replacing the starter as Devilman96 mentioned. BTW what do ya get for a 24V starter? Do you sell the bolts too? I can always throw a new starter in and replaced the the one wire that had melted and then tackle the...
  2. swyne

    convert M1010 electical to 12V details

    Heres a couple pics
  3. swyne

    convert M1010 electical to 12V details

    I have found the conversion for the other trucks. Is there a detailed conversion for the M1010? Like what to do with the Blue Box (which is new) and details on how to do rewire the bus bars. I had both alts done over, two new Dekas. I had replaced the heater core last night and while it was...
  4. swyne

    Voltmeter is not working (at all - never moves)

    Sometimes I have to smack the top of the dash. Then she'll register!
  5. swyne

    Dead batteries

    Hello gentlemen, I purchased a M1028 with the M1010 pkg under the hood this summer form a guy out in WA. Had it shipped to NY. I bought the truck with the charging issue explained to me by the owner. He had said the same thing about after a few days of sitting the front battery will go dead...
  6. swyne

    batteries!!

    Quick question, I received 2 6TMF Exide 12 volt batteries. They are both dead. One has 3 volts the other has 5 volts. I've tried charging them. They both are filled with acid. They won't charge. The dates are '05 and '06. They are in very nice shape. My question is.. Is there any chance of...
  7. swyne

    Help with spraying my 1028

    Yes it does have the ambulance charging system!
  8. swyne

    Help with spraying my 1028

    Hello fellas, I just picked up my order of MIL-C-53039A CARC 383 green. (Sherwin Williams) NSN 8010-01-229-7546. I'm planning on painting my M1028. I would like to know how to approach it. I'll be using a spray gun along with my compressor. 30gal 220v. (should do it?) I was wondering things...
  9. swyne

    $11,499.00 Blazer

    He's listed it about 3 times, back to back on Ebay and the same person all 3 times was the one and only bidder. Sounds like a sham!! :lol:
  10. swyne

    M1028 w/ambulance pkg

    Altenator shop called. Said the bottom alt was not good shape and the top one needs a rear bearing (noisy) and its not putting out what its rated for. So he will have them squared a way next week and I contacted Sprucemtsurplus.com (super nice guy) and he had a couple of NOS dry Dekkas on the...
  11. swyne

    M1028 w/ambulance pkg

    Ok we all know that theres is the problem with this set up. Has any one figured it out? I really would like to keep the truck as original as possible by not converting to 12v. I have a copy of all the manuals for the truck and the TB on a "fix" for this by, the cutting of the orange wires...
  12. swyne

    numbers info??

    I originally had this posted in the "conversations" portion of the site and thought it would be more correct here, sorry! Medlog all I have is VIN- 1GCHD3414HF321561 CD- 30903 NSN- 2320-01-127-5007 DATE MFR 10/86 REG # NG2FKR ZIEBART 6/4/87 Truck was repainted so no bumper markings. Came from...
  13. swyne

    CDR Valve Super Sale

    CDR Hello, Just got my M1028. I'll take 5 when your ready!!! Awsome deal!!!!! Thanks :)
  14. swyne

    looking for Fisher Plow part

    Hello! men, thought I ask, there was a CUCV pickup that went through Groton CT, a few weeks ago on GL. It looks like it sold. It had Fisher Minute Mount push plates on the vehicle but I didn't see or read that it comes with the blade. I'm just wondering if that person is a member and if he...
  15. swyne

    checking cucv axles

    Thanks, you guys are the best!!!
  16. swyne

    checking cucv axles

    I'm going to be looking at a M1028. How can I check to see that the front axle has the no spin as well as the rear end having the locker? Thanks
  17. swyne

    "Death Wobble" still out here

    I had an "80 GMC 1/2 Civvy truckl. That when driving along at around 30 here in the city, and you would hit a pot hole just right it would send you off trying regain control. It felt like the 2 front wheels were on w/1 lug nut each(loosely). You would have to jam on the brakes, slow the vehicle...
  18. swyne

    6.2L simple question

    The GM CUCV's were produced in the 1984-86 time period (mostly 1984) and were powered by 6.2L Detroit Diesel V8 engine. Sounds to me that they purchased these engines and installed them. Just as ford buys International diesel (Powerstroke) for there pickups and Chevy went to Isuzu for the...
  19. swyne

    Question on a EUC

    Hey guys question: On a EUC (end use certificate) what are they looking for? I'm looking at a cucv from GL to clean up and use as a daily driver and this is required. What kind of red flags are they looking for? Thanks :?:
  20. swyne

    Where are all the CUCV's?

    All are excellent answers! I'm just going to keep my head up and keep on trucking till I find one. The "Can Do" spirit is alive and well and won't stop till the job is done. Thanks a bunch guys!!!
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