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CUCV's came with "burgundy" / reddish interiors when new. When replaced "in service" the military sourced GM replacements were gray. Most of the organizational mnt didn't paint the gray ones, just installed!

Over the years I've had two diesel Chevys I repowered to 1st gen SBC's. Had the c30 dually for over 20 years. The M1008 I've probably had for 15 years. They weren't/aren't daily drivers, but got pretty regular use. I personally never cared about 24 volt systems or having dual alternators...

Per 34P Tech manual the gm part number is 328169. Google that, they're readily available......

Been dealing with some gauge issues myself! (Had previously installed civy gauges and re-pinned connector) Gauges would work, then not work, to include fuel gauge. Only a plow truck for the property at the moment so wasn't a big deal.... Had pulled the steering column to replace the wiper...

I "simply" rewired the B/O light circuit/switch to power the plow lights! So, either headlights are used, or plow lights. Don't remember specific wiring changes, did this mod ten plus years ago.... Pretty certain I will never need blackout drive or do nighttime convoys (again!)

Still a valid part number, but looks like no longer available. This was a few years ago and at that time they were available....

I use ATS spring out of PA. (used them for shop I managed) They ship and are reasonably priced. Bonus: Use to deal with the father, would call and they actually knew what they were doing and knew what i needed! Their springs used to come out of canada. Regardless, they have always stood behind...

Install a standalone oil cooler?

Fan clutch seized?

I installed 6x9's behind the seat. Could have fabricated the brackets but price was not exorbitant and my time could be better used elsewhere! http://www.73-87.com/Parts/7387SpeakerBrackets/73-87%20Cab%20Corner%20Speaker%20Brackets.htm

I put a piece of fuel rubber hose over peg as it wasn't actuating . The 1/4" improved the downshifts!

if you can pivot the starter you're missing a starter bolt. You stated "bolt", should be two....... Is one broken off???

I buy rolls of nicopp and make my own. Will outlast the rest of the truck..... Like making my own so I can secure neatly. The nicopp bends easily by hand, much nicer to work with than stainless. The particular product I use comes with a bag of fittings. Unfortunately I'm in the rustbelt...

I just recently BTDT. Went with 4 leaf spring packs as I wanted the additional weight capacity. Without the plow it raised the front end one inch. But, didn't drop as much with the plow due to weight capacity. I wouldn't add a leaf, spring packs aren't that expensive and you're doing almost...

Fix the problem, wasting time on "work-arounds" will never fix the draw!

Main seals on the CUCVs ALWAYS leaked. Drove them when they were new. Our Mnt guys would always ask how fast I was running as they would leak oil all over after running for hours at highway speeds! As for transmission pan gasket. Several years ago I started using duraprene gaskets at work as...

Only way to properly clean the tank out is drop it! And if I was dropping I'd just replace it.... Tanks can be had for $100 new. that will eliminate the contaminated fuel possibility......

At a minimum I would clean up the stub with crocus cloth till smooth. If it was mine I would replace the stub . In my younger, poorer and six kids days I would have just cleaned it up with the crocus..... In my old age I try to do things right so I don't have to do it again (ever!)

Water denser than fuel, hence will lie on the bottom. I personally would have drained all of it out and started fresh!

There's a ground point behind the right rear taillight housing. Seen the ring terminal melt away, lose ground!