usarmychevyc10 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hey all I have had a couple of cucv, the last one being an m1008 and my current an 1984 M1009. I'm trying to get a list of people in the UK who own one also so we can have some points of reference should anyone need any help with there's or ideas for places to get parts, etc. Just list your name, what you have and where you are if that's cool with everyone. Cheers Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) I have a M1008, had it about 8 years now. It came from the special ops squadron at Mildenhall, I have the maintenance records. I am in the (long term) process of "doing it up" and have had the TM400 overhauled but the adaptor mount for the main to transfer box has the typical crack around it. I am trying to get it welded but have no faith in a repair but cannot find a new one. So I am on the lookout for a new or good used adaptor mount. Iain Edited February 22, 2013 by Mk3iain more detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usarmychevyc10 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hey Iain Good to find another owner out there, they seem pretty thin on the ground. Have you tried http://www.us-army-military-shop.de/ for the part your looking for, exactly which bit is it? I find they have the majority of things but can be a bit hit & miss on the price. Failing that i use Rockauto in the states, shipping can be hit & miss aswell but i just bought a new set of glow plugs & a front output shaft seal for transfer case for £60 inc postage. They also have a good part finder section making it easier to find stuff. DO you travel to any military events? If so which ones? Cheers Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hey IainGood to find another owner out there, they seem pretty thin on the ground.Have you tried http://www.us-army-military-shop.de/ for the part your looking for, exactly which bit is it? I find they have the majority of things but can be a bit hit & miss on the price. Failing that i use Rockauto in the states, shipping can be hit & miss aswell but i just bought a new set of glow plugs & a front output shaft seal for transfer case for £60 inc postage. They also have a good part finder section making it easier to find stuff.DO you travel to any military events? If so which ones?CheersJamieHi JamieI am after the cast adaptor that goes between the main g,box and the transfer box and acts as the g, box rear mount. They have the weight of the transfer box hanging on them and can crack around the circumference. I have dealt with us-army and he is OK but I have not asked about the adaptor yet. I just looked up Rockauto and they seem good but they don't list this part. I have tried quite a few other places such as Cheverolet (no longer available). If all else fails I might look to get one machined.It's always my intention to get around the local shows but I work at sea for a month at a time and I am usualy in the wrong place.I always wanted a M1009 and had a plan to use Tavern components to "upgrade" one. Might still do that one day if I can.I won't let go of the pick up though, I just love it!Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I just checked us-army-military-shop and he now has a used one in stock, it looks OK so I think I'll give it a go. It would be nice to have the Chevy back on the road again.Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usarmychevyc10 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good news, what's the part called on the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Good news, what's the part called on the site? Hi Jamie Its called a "hausing Mecanical drive M1008 M1009 CUCV p/n 14020861" on the site ! I won't get to see it for about three weeks but hopefully it will do the job OK. I find it surprising that Chevrolet would produce these in the many thousands with such a weakness. Maybe a machined and much stonger unit is the long term fix ! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usarmychevyc10 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 There must be more than the two of us out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hi Guys, Good to see this thread started. I have just bought a 1985 M1009. I hope to have it home soon. It is currently waiting the arrival of a speedo drive gear and passed the MOT with some work on the steering. It has also had some welding to the floor/pillar (yes, it has rust in the usual places) and the tailgate. I am loooking forward to getting in and finding exactly what I have let myself in for - this is my first MV after years of wandering the show fields and getting the hang of which dash lights should stay on and which should go out! I am amazed there has not been more of a response to this thread - I counted more than 20 CUCVs registered in the last War & Peace programme (though some were from the continent) and a dozen of them were M1009s. Look forward to picking up some tips. Steve PS I got my Blazer through putting a wanted ad on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankie88 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hi Ken here in Cornwall.I've had a M1009 for about 7 years.I get my bits from germany or fleabay,LMC in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usarmychevyc10 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Guys,Good to see this thread started. I have just bought a 1985 M1009. I hope to have it home soon. It is currently waiting the arrival of a speedo drive gear and passed the MOT with some work on the steering. It has also had some welding to the floor/pillar (yes, it has rust in the usual places) and the tailgate. I am loooking forward to getting in and finding exactly what I have let myself in for - this is my first MV after years of wandering the show fields and getting the hang of which dash lights should stay on and which should go out! I am amazed there has not been more of a response to this thread - I counted more than 20 CUCVs registered in the last War & Peace programme (though some were from the continent) and a dozen of them were M1009s. Look forward to picking up some tips. Steve PS I got my Blazer through putting a wanted ad on this forum. Hi Steve Does your new trucks reg end HAM? I think its the one a mate of mine was going to look at but you got in first. Where abouts are you based, is it Devon way? I've had countless conversations with 2 particular guys at various shows saying they were after one & have been for a while. I have a feeling we have already met, so would be good to know who snapped this one up. It looked a good truck and not a bad price. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionjackjim Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi , you can Add me to your list , just posted some pics on post http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?46432-any-cucv-owners-about&highlight=m1008 UJJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurehound Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hi, I own a 84 M1008 and have had it since 2007. It is located in Colorado where I live half of the year and the other half in North Yorkshire. It is a good running truck but it does have a lot of rust. The only modifications I have done is to lift the suspension and put on much taller tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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