c101 comando Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 just wondering how many cucv owners are on here ? they seem to hide very well as there is little or no mention of them i have a 1985 m1008 i drive it daily to my work in the west midlands uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c101 comando Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 almost forgot if anyone can confirm it would be helpfull my truck has not had anything done to it since release so marking are original it would seem to have spent time in Korea as apparently the markings under military police say military police in Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What would you like confirmed ? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c101 comando Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 it would be nice to get the markings confirmed in case its Chinese for domino's pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'd like to have one but our roadtaxes would be too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionjackjim Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Im lucky enough to have M1009 & M1008 but there not on the road yet , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLuck Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I know it's an old thread but I really need to connect with some owners in the UK!! I have a 1985 M1008. I need all sorts of help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadawg Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I know it's an old thread but I really need to connect with some owners in the UK!!I have a 1985 M1008. I need all sorts of help!!! You can try Steel Soldiers. It's an American-based forum and these are as plentiful on it as fleas on a dog's butt. I have to warn you that the forum members are snarly bunch and when you ask questions, you frequently get a reply to "read the TM" -- which frustrated the heck out of me... But still there are so many on that forum, you are bound to get help. There are tons of vendors in US that supply parts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Just picked up my ex USAAF M1009; she has an 700R4 (overdrive) transmission so goes really rather well on the motorway! Nice complete example with all interior trim present and everything works. Would benefit from a repaint and a bit of cleaning inside, but she's a real credit to the previous owner who had her for 10 years and kept her in tip-top mechanical condition. The chassis is thoroughly waxoiled so no rust anywhere. My ambition is to try and maintain her in the way she has been to date. Unfortunately my garage door is 20mm too low tfor the Blazer to fit under it, so I'll be looking to get a bigger door at some point in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling1961 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 it would be nice to get the markings confirmed in case its Chinese for domino's pizza I don't know what it says but it is in Hangul, the Korean language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I have had my M1008 for round 15 years and use it often. Its just gone through its second mini overhaul and I've fitted an artic heater kit. Its ex RAF Mildenhall , 321 STS. I have kept it as near original bar some extra lights etc as I use it regularly although I don't put big miles on. For a collectable ex military vehicle it is very useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I sold my M1009 to a forum member at the northern tip of the Uk as it was being problematic to park in my road (due to width and living in a Cul-de-sac). Not long after that I moved to a house with a driveway, so wish I could have kept it! Would love an M1009 or Dodge equivalent at some point. Would be tempted to drop a Cummins B Series in one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Grasshopper said: I sold my M1009 to a forum member at the northern tip of the Uk as it was being problematic to park in my road (due to width and living in a Cul-de-sac). Not long after that I moved to a house with a driveway, so wish I could have kept it! Would love an M1009 or Dodge equivalent at some point. Would be tempted to drop a Cummins B Series in one too. I'd love a Blazer, If the engine was shot I'd be tempted to put in a 6.5 turbo or a Duramax and a decent box. With the Cummins I think you would loose load space to the extra fuel tank you would need! ;-) Prices seem to steadily increase on these trucks but if a Blazer minus engine turns up....... Would also love a M151 A2. I had one a few years back, ex Budge diesel, it was written off by young lads driving too fast over ground and rolling corner to corner. They were OK but the Mutt was not. Seen it for sale rebuilt a year or so later with no mention of the accident. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Grasshopper said: I sold my M1009 to a forum member at the northern tip of the Uk as it was being problematic to park in my road (due to width and living in a Cul-de-sac). Not long after that I moved to a house with a driveway, so wish I could have kept it! Would love an M1009 or Dodge equivalent at some point. Would be tempted to drop a Cummins B Series in one too. The M1009 is still doing well. It needs a radiator badly but it's still rumbling away nicely 😁 Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I lost my gearbox due to the radiator leaking into the oil cooler so really cautious with coolant etc. A separate gearbox radiator is on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Did see a lot of those in the past, as there were several US army material depots around in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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