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I have a late '80's 4000 rpm tach cluster from a C-60 flat bed truck. The tach has the exact same numerals as our CUCV and has the small fuel gauge in the bottom of the dial. (see photo). I also have a spare CUCV instument cluster housing and have figured out how to modify the CUCV housing to...

You must use the TV bracket and GM TV cable or else you will fry your transmission before you can get back from Sack O' Suds. The bracket is a discontinued item however they are available at salvage yards or on that wonderful auction site. Expect to pay $100 or more for the bracket. Run a...

OK folks, I have acquired the correct TV bracket from a fellow SS member and have ordered a new TV cable GM 25515599. Now I am turning my attention to collecting the other parts. I plan to have a 700R4 built with a 30-spline tail shaft to fit my NP208 and have found the tall transfer case...

Getting ready to install a 700R4 transmission in my M1028. Does anybody have a photo, or better yet, a GM part number for the TV cable bracket on a 6.2? Thanks in advance for your help.

Just preparing to mount my BFG's on reconditioned 12-bolts. Does anybody know the recommended torque for the flange nuts?

Well I guess my next question is, has anybody ever done this in a CUCV? I wish I had tagged that old thread. If I remember correctly, the OP had mounted a pair of small thermostatically-controlled fans in place of the radiator shroud.

Guys, it has been a heck of a ride for me since last summer. In August of last year I had my left hip replaced. Then a month later I had my right hip replaced. Then on February 23, just 2 months ago, I had my right knee replaced. Next Monday I have an appointment with my neurosurgeon to...

I seem to recall an old thread (which I cannot re-locate) about installing an electric coolant fan and removing the engine-driven fan. In the thread, the Op indicated that the electric fan (or maybe it was two small fans) was mounted to the radiator in a shroud and operated off a thermostat...

I suggest fixing the problem forever by installing rear disc brakes. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?52121-Rear-Disc-Brakes&highlight=

Thanks everyone.

I need to chase the threads on my 12 bolt studs. Can anybody tell me the thread size so I can purchase the correct die? Thanks.

I will say it again - I have ordered steel spacers and will not use aluminum spacers regardless of where they come from.

Bunkerbuilder - Thanks for your posts. I suppose I could remove my rear proportioning valve, however after fabricating the longer arm and clocking the valve with the dot at 12:00 with no load in the bed, my truck will stop on a dime, going forward or in reverse. I could not be more happy with...

I agree with Skinny. I would contact Dependable Auto Shippers http://www.dasautoshippers.com/ 866-298-4221 and have the truck delivered to my driveway. This way you do not have to worry about anything going wrong. You can play with your truck within a few blocks from home and make...

Those propane radiant heaters will work, however they will require an hour or more of close contact to heat up the oil pan enough to improve starting. A better alternative, in my opinion, is a propane convention heater which will transfer a substantial amount of BTU's in a short period of time...

My new NOS M151 jack arrived today. On the flat lifting surface is stamped "Capacity 1-1/2 tons". This means the little boy will safely lift 3000 pounds. I intend to use it for off-road tire changes on my M1028, which has an empty curb weight of 5800 pounds, which equates to 1450 pounds per...

Skinny - The outfit in Texas who is producing my steel spacers said to NOT use Loctite on the spacer bolts so they can be re-torqued correctly without the Loctite influence on the effort required to reach the 140 foot pounds of torque. I think I understand this, still thinking about it. I...

Bunkerbuilder - Thanks for your comments. If I were planning to run my rig in a Baja race or planned to do serious rock crawling, then yes, I would have a slight concern about the leverage factor. However my truck has never been off-roaded and I don't intend to ever get it muddy. The key word...

Reply to richingalveston - Thanks for your comments. I plan to keep my 11.00/20's because they will easily get me through highway snow 16-18" deep. However for off-road use, the 44" tall tires cannot articulate enough under the fenders in rough terrain, especially when crossing a deep ditch...

Skinny - The spacer should, in theory, position the wheel and balancer 2" farther away from the brake caliper, right? I can't see mounting the balancer between the hub and spacer, as this would provide a pocket for mud and debris to accumulate with no way to clean out. My plan is to...