M1007 Suburban CUCV Conversion

[neilhendrix]

Man I really like you truck

 

[Hoot_223]

do u have anymore pics of it

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

That is a great looking truck. I had an 84 K2500 Suburban that I hated to get rid of since I am 6'4" and the newer ones got smaller in 91. I know one of our members has a mililitary make over Burb he had it at Aberdeen in 2007. I really like you truck.

 

[taylordc15]

where did you get the seat covers made? I want to have the same type made for my M1009

 

[BillIdaho]

I remember seeing a bunch of GI suburbans at Mountain Home Air base, as well as Gowen Field (Boise Idaho) during the 80's and early 90's. The AF ones were usually painted blue, the ones at Gowen were almost always plain OD, (a few I remember were tan). They had the GI front ends, shackles, etc. The rear had the proper BO lights, etc. Antenna mounts towards the rear on the sides of the bodies. Very similar to the pictures shown.

 

[desertfoto]

I am currently rebuilding my '85 K20 Suburban in "M1007" style as well.

 

[Rickyoday]

Thanks for the compliments guys! Sorry to not answer your questions earlier, but I hadn't noticed that this post was active.
Hoot: I have alot of pics of the truck, is there a certain area you'd like to see?
Taylord: I had the canvas covers made by Mona at New Life Canvas, 952-758-3879. She does very nice work at a good price. She's awful busy, so there is a bit of a wait.
Desertfoto: Post pics of your project if you can...I'm sure everyone would like to see them.
Armyman: I had my Suburban at Aberdeen in "07, maybe you saw mine! I'll be taking it to Gilbert tomorrow, and may have it a Rauch Creek. I like your new avitar, BTW.
Rick

 

[CUCVFAN]

It sure would look good towing a nice M101A2...

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Dude...that's freakin sweet! It'd be perfect for my lil family of 11 *fat grin*...feeling generous????

I can't believe I said "dude" and "freakin sweet"

 

[desertfoto]

I am currently rebuilding my '85 K20 Suburban in "M1007" style as well.

OK, got the paint process started with Krylon in a can. Found a grill guard but cannot find front and rear bumpers, the shackle attachments and antenna guard. Any ideas where I might find these things?

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Somebody had a bunch of it on here a while ago in the classifieds.

This stuff pops up on www.ColoradoK5.com 's classifieds section too. Lots of folks parting out CUCV's over there.

 

[Rickyoday]

Desertfoto: The parts you need are available, you just have to find them close. You'll get spanked big time on shipping. if you can't find it close.
alphadeltaromeo: Thanks Dude! That's alright, I talk like that sometimes as well..... I'm not sure what you mean by generous though...?
CUCVFAN: I agree!! Do you know wher I can find one for about $500.?

 

[desertfoto]

Desertfoto: The parts you need are available, you just have to find them close. You'll get spanked big time on shipping. if you can't find it close.

Barstow Truck Parts is about 3.5 hours away, does anyone know if what I need might be found there?

 

[Jetnoise400]

If you're going to go as far as Barstow, give Dave Walker a call:

1704 Darwin St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760)244-8060

He's just down the road from Barstow, and has lots of CUCV stuff. Check with him, he may have everything you're looking for.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

I am praying my sons follow up on promises and are at Rauch Creek this week end so say hello they should be there in the M1009. I sure am tempted to do something like that to my 98 Suburban if surface rust ever breaks out on it. It already has a massive grill guard but no other MIL VEH characaristics as it is an LT model. Do you have LED tail lights on it? If so then it was yours I saw man is it sweet

 

[Rickyoday]

Hi David, No LED lights....just the amber lightbar on top. I'll be at RC on Saturday, so I'll look your sons up. I'll be bringing my XM818A1 w/5th wheel wrecker. I'm about an hour and a half South of RC....your sons are welcome to park the trucks here, but it's alot of driving back and forth. Rick

 

[marine0311]

Very impressive. When i saw your project i was inspired to do my own and i think i am. As soon as i find a diesel suburban for the right price i'm in business to put some carc paint on there. Ill even cut a hole in the second row on top and slap an m-60 up there.....that will really turn heads.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Super fine job. I like it....

 

[HUMMERMAX]

Very nice job Rick. I like it!!

Massimo

 

[dunedigger]

I think that is the coolest suburban I have ever seen, nice