Found CUCV prospect!

[bkwudzhom]

I found An '87 CUCV in the local swap paper and hes asking $3000. I called the guy and he said is says he bought it from the county 4-5-months ago and has been driving it regular with no problems. It has 16,000 on the odometer, a replacement hood from an '89 the left rear view mirror has beeen replaced, other than that it is origional. He claims that it has no leaks and is "tight". I hope to look at it this week end. Any suggestions as to particular problems I should be wary about. I have learned a lot from you guys just from reading here in the posts but am still a little wary in buying.
Thanks,
BK

 

[mangus580]

From what I know 87's are VERY rare

 

[doghead]

Good Luck. Be sure to take a camera with you and take a few pics. Post them even if you don't buy it. Someone here may be interested in buying it, if you don't.

 

[Mike_Pop]

From what I know 87's are VERY rare

Mike,

What makes them rare?

 

[maddawg308]

Not sure if they are rare, but most of the CUCVs I have seen were made 1983 to 1986. They were made through 1987, but I just haven't seen any of them.

 

[bkwudzhom]

Will get Pics-dont have digital camera or scanner so might be late next week- the guy also said that it still had 2 batts but that it only had 1 alt. Does that mean it has been changed to a 12 volt system?
Bk

 

[bkwudzhom]

Another thought what is the largest size tire that will fit the stock rims and suspension.

 

[CARNAC]

There are a lot of posts out there about what to look for and look out for. The most recent one started by ecostruction was pretty well responded to.

Concur the 1987 CUCV's are very often seen. Sounds like it was changed over to 12 volt.

Look at it this way, as long as she starts and drives and stops, you can get it home and work on it. IMHO if you even went to the school of the mechanically
DE-CLINED you can still successfully work on the CUCV--hey I'm a prime example. You might have to hire out welding, maybe electical, maybe the bodywork for sanding and painting but general work is fairly easy.

 

[choll]

Why are the 87's rare? I have a 1028 that is an 87 and just picked up a 1009 that is an 87. Did i just get lucky

 

[CCATLETT1984]

Its the last year they were ordered. Were not as many manufactured that year as in prior years.