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  1. 101coolcars

    gears or trans swap

    I just put 35's on M1028, it drives alot better on the highway, maybe 66 MPH, I just put a NV4500 and 35's on a different M1028 and It drives perfect. IMO. hope that sheds some light for you. thanks
  2. 101coolcars

    CUCV dealers?

    check out www.classicmustangs.com/militaryinventory.htm I have a selection. thanks
  3. 101coolcars

    MVCC pics Elizabeth, CO car show

    What a bummer, I had to work, Pics look great though. I just live down the road. next time for sure!!:-D
  4. 101coolcars

    Help with greens (cucv)

    I buy CARC from a sherman williams industial coatings supplier. I have sprayed type 1 and Type 2, one is regular and one is water based, both seem a bit "chalky" to me, rapcos 383 substitute is cheaper and "looks" better to me. hard to find two trucks that look the same due to enviromental...
  5. 101coolcars

    Looking for recomendation on NEW Rims - Want something that looks decent...

    Those are nice too, mine cost about 160 per rim, but no shipping. you can find anything on fleabay, i love it
  6. 101coolcars

    Wrong data plate installed

    Hey,,,,,, I'm doing bodywork and painting My M1028 and I was trying to save the door, but i just realized its from a M1009, so the data plate is wrong. no fun:-x if someone has a nice extra plate, shoot me a PM cause I am in the market for one. I used a repro door shell from LMC truck and so far...
  7. 101coolcars

    Looking for recomendation on NEW Rims - Want something that looks decent...

    The wheels are Pro comp, they are stamped 3300 or 3400 lbs. the rims are 16.5x9, they are aluminum. I installed them last month. The truck is still at my shop, so that is my recollection on the specs. I think the load rating on the tires is E. check out www.4wheelparts.com they have a good...
  8. 101coolcars

    Looking for recomendation on NEW Rims - Want something that looks decent...

    Modern "military" looking rims I wanted the same thing, this is what I decided to do, I considered powdercoating the rims OD, I am painting the truck now. and considering desert cammo, or possibly swat black. hope the pics help you out
  9. 101coolcars

    Personal Rant....... 5 ton wanted......

    nothing like betting against our country, maybe the economy will improve, and your business will prosper, and then you can afford that shiny new 5 ton truck you always wanted.
  10. 101coolcars

    Personal Rant....... 5 ton wanted......

    maybe the government should do means testing and sell us the trucks based on what we can afford to pay? or let the new guys have first choice at lower prices because the senior guys already have some trucks, just to make it fair-er. Or maybe everyone should just pay the same price, like...
  11. 101coolcars

    dormant 6.2

    make sure it has oil and trans fluid, mine started with a little help from either after 4 years. the more i drove it the better in ran, the trans would'nt shift at first, but now its fine. changing the fluids first would be best if you can. my 2 cents. ;-)
  12. 101coolcars

    M1028 Ultimate street AND Trail

    Well i'm committed, pedals 60 bucks at the junk yard. Hydraulic clutch stuff 356 so far, advance adaptors conversion 966, but if I use the 205 i think i dont need the T case adaptor, 400 savings?. my nv4500 was only 1300 rebuilt without a core. What the heck its only money right? isnt there a...
  13. 101coolcars

    M1028 Ultimate street AND Trail

    Hello, I drive my M1008 daily an really like it, but i want to keep that one original. I recently aquired a M1028 and want to do some mods to tailor it to my tastes. I plan to install a Off road design 4" shackle flip lift kit and put in a NV4500 transmsission. 35" Baja claw tires. One of my...
  14. 101coolcars

    M1008 Rear Shock Mount

    post of pic of what your working with, i wouldnt be afraid to reweld the bracket if your a competent welder.:?:
  15. 101coolcars

    new guy and a question

    check for vacuum leaks, damaged or missing hose to vacuum modulator, smell the fluid, if it smells burnt-most likely problems, hope that helps
  16. 101coolcars

    A3 Rims finally mounted!!!!!

    looks great, but what am I looking at? I would like to do the same to my M35A2C, how?:?:
  17. 101coolcars

    M35 recovery in New Mexico

    Well I picked up my first Duece on Friday, Bruce was the site manager, very helpfull, was using the duece to jump another guys truck. I was prepared to tow the duece but It was running fine, Bruce does the listings and doesnt bother to mention his units generaly run good, he feels they are...
  18. 101coolcars

    Anyone have a rear bumper blackout light?

    saw some NOS ones on fleabay for 15 bucks, seem like a good deal.
  19. 101coolcars

    New Member in Colorado

    Nice M1009, what size lift? I need to get my wife one of those. What milage do you see? did they ever have a winch on them?
  20. 101coolcars

    New Member in Colorado

    Im still researching the LED setups, seen a couple of lamps on fleabay, I like the way the miltarly lamps "look" also checking out the fancy headlamp switch members are discussing here. where about do you live in colorado? Your rig looks great by the way.
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