m1008 good for high school?

[brad242]

I am a high school student and i recently got intrested in the mv hobby i was wondering if the m1008 is a good idea for a high school student? im not scared to work on these trucks. Ive worked on tractors and trucks all my life. Just wondering what the pros and cons were to these trucks.

 

[91W350]

My son has semi-stolen mine and has been driving it to school. He prefers it over his Saturn, not that I blame him. He says it has a cool factor that nobody else in school has. He prefers the pickup over the Blazer as well, he even drives it to visit his mother, rather than take a faster vehicle. That is about a 60 mile trip, one way. Glen

 

[USAWEAPON777]

I'd say yes. I'm 15 and bought a m1008 to fix up. there fine trucks, easy to work on, parts are easy to get for a military vehicle since it shares %90 of the parts with the civilian trucks. It's also relatively easy to work on.

 

[2deuce]

If your considering a truck, I'd say get one. My boys will definately be driving one, because if nothing else, dad has alot of parts, but they are a great truck to build on if you want to wheel or haul. Just as they are they stand out, and most teenagers like that.

 

[jbingvtx]

I think it is great to see young fellows interested in MV's. I would love to see M1008's and M1009's in a high school parking lot instead of the little tuner cars with big spoilers.

 

[T_F_E]

**** yeah! I love my m1009 at school, keep up on the maintanace and keep the speed down and itll last you.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

If you get one, one of the first things to consider modifying or replacing is the ring and pinions. The stock truck has 4.56:1 differentials which is great if you want to pull a tractor, but for every day driving, it is just too slow. 3.73:1 is a much better ratio.

 

[l1a1man]

Yes, my son has a M1028

 

[dmc-4359]

I wish I'd had the option of such a ride when I was in high school. I prefer the Blazer to the pickups though. Having the option to motor around with a 4x4 for latenight parties in the woods would have been pretty sweet. Along those lines I'd venture it convertible enough for star gazing with an air mattress in the back while capable enough to get out to a quiet spot to make bringing the air mattress a worthwhile idea. Nothing that couldn't be done with a regular truck, I just prefer the Blazer format is all.

 

[musclecars664]

I would have loved to drive a CUCV to school. unfortunately i was left with having my mom pick me up. lol. I drive it to work everyday now though and love it.

 

[mikelee]

Wish I had one in school... would not have got all the tickets for speeding

 

[Alucard-HD]

I think it would be cool for me when i was in High School, most of my friends like BBs and not diesels, but they wouldnt have Bullet proof axles Good luck.

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

Pull the trigger and do it!

 

[1986Blazerk5]

I drive the blazer to high school and everybody loves it becausee it is unique im the only one that has this vehicle my shop teacher loves it as well

 

[TIGERFANS2]

beats a '53 Ford...... did that date me?

 

[319]

beats a '53 Ford...... did that date me?

Depends, was it new or a hand-me-down?

 

[brad242]

Ive been lookin at one down the road pretty hard i have to do alot of the work on it my self its 1800 but i have to change motors and transmissions from another truck in it. is that a good deal for these old trucks?

 

[USAWEAPON777]

naw i'd say start looking around for one. Thats seems a bit pricey for one thats got a no motor or trans. Check on here in the classifieds, ebay, craiglist, or maybe you could get one from gl.

 

[stampy]

Go For it! Cool factor/ easy to find parts/diesel!/can out pull most trucks stock/ can be cheap to buy and insure.

 

[moleary]

He prefers the pickup over the Blazer as well, he even drives it to visit his mother, rather than take a faster vehicle. That is about a 60 mile trip, one way. Glen

Takes the slower vehicle to visit Mom? I might do the same thing sometimes!