CLynn85 wrote: M1008 CUCV, not mine, but on my list.
How do I find one of those, and what's the recipe to build one just like that? I think what I like the most are the narrow/tall tires and otherwise simple exterior.
I'm usually not a fan of fuel sucking lifted trucks, but that is sweet enough to justify.
PHeller wrote:CLynn85 wrote: M1008 CUCV, not mine, but on my list.How do I find one of those, and what's the recipe to build one just like that? I think what I like the most are the narrow/tall tires and otherwise simple exterior. I'm usually not a fan of fuel sucking lifted trucks, but that is sweet enough to justify.
you can find them all over....especially military auctions, but also CL and ebay. I have the m1009 Blazer version.
In reply to PHeller:
http://www.boyceequipment.com/#!m1008-1-14-ton-chevy-truck-inventory/cc04
Call these guys about the Chevy/GMC. But buy one of these:
(Damn photo. It's a M651 Gama Goat)
Mine.
It's a 1976 K25, that's code for 3/4 ton, 4x4 GMC. I'm putting together an L81 496ci engine for it. Looking forward to 400 ft/lbs of torque at 1000 RPM.
Love your truck!
bravenrace wrote:
In reply to 914Driver:
Thanks 914, but thats not my truck. I just hot linked it from hooniverse. The dog isn't mine either, BTW.
Mine is the first truck in this thread.
Those tires seem to have a very tall sidewall.
I don't have a picture, but the Gubbyment used to stockpile old vehicles here at work and then auction them off. Buddy of mine bought an '81 Dodge full size pickup, 4 door, 8ft. box, slant six, stick for $1000.
Very cool, difficult to park.
In reply to Gasoline:
Not a pickup truck...But cool.
bravenrace wrote: In reply to Gasoline: Not a pickup truck...But cool.
Yea, I figured (cool, old & heavy(3 out of 4)) were close enough for the old girl.
In reply to Gasoline:
Yup. Although it may have fit better in this thread:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/the-cool-old-heavy-truck-picture-thread/59033/page1/
In reply to Gasoline:
Do want.
My grandpa had one like that, with a PTO winch. My dad and all his siblings learned to drive in it. Had been sitting since the 80s due to the cab being to rusty to use. He sold it to scrappers without consulting any of the family.
bravenrace wrote:
Nice wheels. wonder if they are 19.5s?
In reply to Cotton:
I was wondering what size they are also. Definitely not stock. Wish my dually looked that good!
And it's got a Cummins and 50 speed transmission(s) in it.
http://bangshift.com/blog/mini-feature-a-1969-dodge-sweptline-with-cummins-power-50-forward-gears-a-tucked-dually-rear-and-more.html
dang that's a lot of shifting
That Sweptline just made me pee myself....wow.
In reply to Cotton:
Yeah, me too. I'd like to do something similar with my 77 Chevy, but I don't want to give up the room in the bed for the wheel tubs.
bravenrace wrote:
I just saw this truck for sale on CList !!
I bounce around so much I don't recall where. 
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