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[BiggsChevys]

Recently purchased our first CUCV. Its an M1028 with less than 5k original miles, however it does show its age via UV damage in the interior. Have already discovered a wealth of information here, and am looking forward to learning more.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Welcome aboard brother. You need to post up a pic of your 1028. Love that avatar, I'll show you why tomorrow!

 

[BiggsChevys]

tryin to attach a few pics

 

[nk14zp]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Cucvnut]

Hey im in San Jose also ! if u want to look at mine some time let me know !

 

[PorscheTech911]

Welcome aboard!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

It looks pretty darned good to me! Here is my bowtie contribution! Sorry about the pic quality, the sun was non cooperative.

 

[drgreg]

Welcome to SS.
The odometers on military vehicles are not always a good indication of actual mileage. The meters are replaced and the military does not care what the previous unit read.

 

[glcaines]

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! You'll get a lot of support and information on this site from a great bunch of guys.

 

[BiggsChevys]

Welcome to SS.
The odometers on military vehicles are not always a good indication of actual mileage. The meters are replaced and the military does not care what the previous unit read.

the "story" i was told about the truck, is that it was a frire retardant truck on a runway.... ready for use but rarley used. i am aware that it could all be b.s. but i tend to believe the guy i got it from. there are a few other things that would support the theory too, like the pedals showing no wear. but either way, even with 105k miles i still like it.

It looks pretty darned good to me! Here is my bowtie contribution! Sorry about the pic quality, the sun was non cooperative.

nice, what year is it? between the wife and I we also have two 1974 K5 Blazers, 68 el Camino and 68 Chevelle Wagon that can be seen here at... http://biggschevys.com

Hey im in San Jose also ! if u want to look at mine some time let me know !

sweet, will have to do that!!


on another note, got the dmv paperwork finished up today, plates and all.....


the np 208 popped into "neutral" on my way there.... 2 hi and 4 hi were gone, but 4 low was there. i used 4 lo to get onto a backroad and played with it some more.... no luck. again used 4 lo to turn the truck around accessiable for a tow truck and started playin with the shifter again. 2 hi came back???? i know my cross member is tweeked throwing the linkage out of wack, but.... not sure if that is the cause of the problem. either way, i did make it to dmv and back without any more problems so i cant complain to much.

what does one do about mounting a license plate without modifying the truck?
need good mounting ideas that will not cover the blackout lights or require removing the hitch.

thanks again all

 

[Recovry4x4]

My M1008 is an 86. As the story goes, I've ran the red bowtie plates on just about every Chevy I've owned. I had a short spell here not too long ago where I couldn't find any. I finally found a source and bought myself a little stash. When the CUCV showed up I couldn't resist the temptation to put one of the red bowtie plates on the front but not before I painted the bowtie 34052.

 

[BiggsChevys]

i noticed that..... looks good


should you ever find yourself in need of more of the bowtie plates, check with any old chevy restoration company..... year one, original parts group.... ect...

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

The west Texas Detachment of the Steel Soldiers welcomes the CUCV driver aboard Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepart to get underway
Sounds like you've already looked around and have discovered the WEALTH of information and help available here. It's a good crew
Congrats on the new acquisition. We wish you the best of fortune with her.

Welcom Aboard

 

[BiggsChevys]

Found my bunk, stowed my gear.... now I'm off to the motor pool as i need to check out the t-case and replace the bent cross member. (hopefully sooner than later)

Thanks again for the warm welcomes....

 

[BiggsChevys]

well..... monday i start looking for a np208. the case was damaged during transport.
looks like I might be in need of an alternator or two. dead batteries and noisy alt. bearings, go figure on both sides.

 

[BiggsChevys]

Possible good news for my M1028....

And little more insite on me and my new M1028.

I was looking for a 3/4 ton parts truck for one of our blazers when I came across a pair of MV Guru's. From them I purchased the m1028. When I explained my t-case issue to the one i bought it from, and asked if he had one for sale..... unfortunately no, but he is reasonably sure he knows where to get one for me... free if he gets it free.... even offered to meet me part way to save me some drive time.... and do all of this tomorrow....

So now I am waiting for a 2pm call hopping to be told to go get the t-case.

 

[Cucvnut]

are you going to go back to 208 or go with a 205 ?

 

[BiggsChevys]

yes i would prefer a 205, but a free 208 is hard to argue..... and i need something i can slap into it at minimal costs so i can work out any bugs it may have.... toy budget is low right now....

 

[BiggsChevys]

Picked up my replacement t-case today....

turns out he is also on this forum... never got his screen name but if he happen to read this, thanks again!!!