Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 06:50:31 am
I'm guessing its more of a parts truck than a driver. Hopefully the rain will keep a big crowd from showing up.
Anyone else that can't resist the urge to buy trucks that they really don't need?
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 03, 2015, 12:02:27 pm
Post by: zieg85 on October 03, 2015, 12:31:48 pm
Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 01:50:47 pm
I ended up buying 2 Military CUCV's today at a fire department auction.
I got the M1009 Blazer that I knew was going to be there. Its missing the batteries, alternators, & radiator. The rocker panals & rear 1/4's have a little rust behind the rear tires, but its good for a New England rust belt truck. The doors are mint on it. Paid $800 for it.
I was surprised to find a M1008 (k30) there. I paid $650 for it. Good solid body with a little rust in 1 rocker. Its a clean cab & bed otherwise Its missing the batteries & the radiator. The writing on the windshield says "no brakes, no 4x4".
I took the pick up home with me. I connected the oil lines with heater hose & tranny lines together with fuel line. I put 2 batteries in it and it started on the first try.
Its very odd that the pick up cost more than the blazer.
Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 01:53:16 pm
Post by: BBM3 on October 03, 2015, 03:12:40 pm
I would love to have the Blazer. Get it running, reliable, and safe and donate it to our local fire department.
Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 03:43:20 pm
A lot of the fire departments and a few of the police departments here in Mass still have the CUCV's. The departments get them from the Military then have the vocational high schools fix them up.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 03, 2015, 04:11:13 pm
Anyone else that can't resist the urge to buy trucks that they really don't need?
Ummm hello, LOL
Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 04:40:53 pm
Vile,Anyone else that can't resist the urge to buy trucks that they really don't need?
Ummm hello, LOL
With your projects we get to see the progress as you work on them.
Although I enjoy working on my trucks, I also like the hunt. I always enjoy the auctions.
I probably should have spent the day working on my other trucks, but the thrill of the the auction is tough to resist.
Someday I'll put a motor in my blue step side, (its been sitting inside for 4 years with a blown motor).
I could have spent the day removing the 6" lift from my other M1009 and replacing it with a 2" lift. I bought that blazer last fall thinking I would lower it down and use it as a daily driver. The blazer got parked next to the step side and forgotten about.
Yup, lots of projects to work on today, but the auction was calling my name.
Maybe I'll get to them next weekend, if the boats not calling my name.
Post by: BBM3 on October 03, 2015, 04:41:56 pm
Where are you located?
A lot of the fire departments and a few of the police departments here in Mass still have the CUCV's. The departments get them from the Military then have the vocational high schools fix them up.
I am in Colorado. Our Fire Rescue has fairly new equipment. A CUCV for show and running errands would be cool.
You just planted a seed.
A company I worked for years ago bought some of the contracts from the company that built the CUCV's. I still remember some of the conversion process.
Congrats on your new trucks!
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 03, 2015, 05:54:07 pm
Post by: fitz on October 03, 2015, 09:12:49 pm
I wish I could get another truck. I would get either a suburban or crew cab and it would have to either be 454 or diesel and definitely 4x4.
I got a 454 suburban. I had plans to put it on a 4x4 frame. Well, you know how that goes, never got around to it. Maybe next weekend, maybe not.
Post by: Engineer on October 04, 2015, 06:44:55 am
Post by: fitz on October 04, 2015, 07:28:30 am
I would love to have an M1008 as my daily driver. I'd take the log wagon ride and all. :)Engineer, you have some cool trucks in you collection. If you got a M1008 you might find that it quickly becomes your favorite truck.
I have a M1028 that I drive daily in the nice weather.
Its hard to believe a bare bones truck can be so much fun.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 04, 2015, 12:09:47 pm
Post by: fitz on October 04, 2015, 01:54:38 pm
So what did you find? Anything?I bought both trucks, M1008 & M1009.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 05, 2015, 06:14:10 am
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Post by: timthescarrd on October 05, 2015, 09:17:16 am
Post by: fitz on October 05, 2015, 09:35:20 am
So do we need to start "Square Bodies Aonymous" :DI gotta do something. I'm running out of space, and there might be another auction before winter.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 06, 2015, 07:30:40 pm
So what did you find? Anything?I bought both trucks, M1008 & M1009.
Pix?
Post by: fitz on October 06, 2015, 09:23:51 pm
The writing on the windshield reads " no batteries, no 4x4". Unfortunately it was also missing the radiator. There was 6 old batteries in the bed that I will turn in for a couple $$.
I stopped on the way home and bought some heated hose to tie the oil lines together. I used fuel line to connect the 2 tranny lines together.
I put 2 batteries in it. I cycled the glow plugs and hit the key. It fired up on the first try. I just let it run for a few seconds so that it wouldnt overheat without a radiator.
Post by: fitz on October 06, 2015, 09:39:21 pm
I have to pick this one up later in the week.
This one is also missing the batteries and the radiator. Unfortunately this one is missing both alternators (24 volt system) and the pigtails have been cut off). Luckily I have those spare parts off another M1009.
I'll post better pics once I get it loaded on the trailer.
Post by: roundhouse on October 07, 2015, 11:24:06 am
Front axle in the K30 is worth $1200
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Post by: fitz on October 07, 2015, 07:06:41 pm
Nice score
Front axle in the K30 is worth $1200
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Yes it is. Its crazy what people are willing to pay for Dana 60's, especially with 4.56 gears.
I have a Dana 60 from an M1028 parts truck that has the limited slip in it. I've turned down big money for it. I'm keeping it as a spare for my DD M1028.
I'm going to get the M1009 tomorrow or Friday. I'll post pics.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 07, 2015, 07:17:26 pm
Post by: 1967KaiserM715 on October 09, 2015, 05:12:34 am
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 02:21:56 pm
I found paperwork in the glovebox for the GM delayed warranty program (hopefully you can read it in the picture). My guess is that its for fleet vehicles that are not put into immediate use.
Well, I got the blank form.
My plan is to ship the Blazer & paperwork to the Chevy dealer that LTZ C20 works at. Sounds like a fool proof plan.
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 02:26:46 pm
Post by: timthescarrd on October 09, 2015, 03:19:33 pm
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 04:11:16 pm
I'm going to tie the oil lines together & do the same with the tranny lines just to see if it starts (missing the radiator).
These trucks have some oddball stuff. This is the oil sample valve in the oil line. The Military uses it to take an oil sample off a running truck to annalise it.
I guess if they find to many oil shavings they auction the trucks off to guys like me.
I try not to think about it.
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 09, 2015, 05:38:05 pm
Picked up the M1009 today.Wait wait what?? What's going on? What's this GM delayed warranty thing you speak of? I've never heard of it.
I found paperwork in the glovebox for the GM delayed warranty program (hopefully you can read it in the picture). My guess is that its for fleet vehicles that are not put into immediate use.
Well, I got the blank form.
My plan is to ship the Blazer & paperwork to the Chevy dealer that LTZ C20 works at. Sounds like a fool proof plan.
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 05:59:30 pm
Picked up the M1009 today.Wait wait what?? What's going on? What's this GM delayed warranty thing you speak of? I've never heard of it.
I found paperwork in the glovebox for the GM delayed warranty program (hopefully you can read it in the picture). My guess is that its for fleet vehicles that are not put into immediate use.
Well, I got the blank form.
My plan is to ship the Blazer & paperwork to the Chevy dealer that LTZ C20 works at. Sounds like a fool proof plan.
So your on board? Great, I think it will work (ha, ha)
I don't know if you could read the writing in my picture (cell phone camera).
There was paperwork in the glove box to start a delayed warranty.
I'm guessing its for fleet sales (or maybe just the Military). I'm thinking its so they can take delivery of a bunch of vehicles at once, then start the warrant for each vehicle as they go into service.
I've got the blank, undated form (I'll try to get better pics of it).
Will GM believe that the Blazer got rusty and has missing parts from shipping?
I can't even type this with a straight face, but its worth a shot.
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 09, 2015, 08:27:06 pm
Post by: Don5 on October 09, 2015, 10:31:57 pm
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 11:14:50 pm
1967KaiserM715, as far as the auctions go, Iron planet is a good place to start, as is the GSA website. For the local police & fire department auctions, you have to keep checking the local papers.
Post by: fitz on October 09, 2015, 11:18:53 pm
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 10, 2015, 09:28:10 pm
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 11, 2015, 08:35:14 am
Post by: roundhouse on October 11, 2015, 10:25:58 am
LTZ C20, I think your right on this one. As Timthescarrd pointed out, imagine the reaction I would get if i walked into GM dealer and showed them the paperwork. It makes me laugh just thinking about it. I'm sure most of the dealership employees have never seen this paperwork before.the fed auctions bring top dollar for CUCV K-30 pickups
1967KaiserM715, as far as the auctions go, Iron planet is a good place to start, as is the GSA website. For the local police & fire department auctions, you have to keep checking the local papers.
Around $3000-3500
Don't bother with them The local depts might have some deals on K-30s
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Post by: fitz on October 11, 2015, 11:24:35 am
Around $3000-3500
Don't bother with them The local depts might have some deals on K-30s
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I would pay the $3000-$3500 if its a clean, running & driving rust free truck.
All of the auctions have their pros & con
One of the big downfalls of the local police/fire auctions is that the trucks tend to sit around for a long time before they go to the auctions & parts are missing. The Blazer I just bought has been sitting behind the station unused since 2009.
I've had good luck at the GSA auctions. The prices are higher than the police//fire auctions, but you can hear the trucks run & see them drive across the auction block.
The online auctions like govliquidators tend to have the highest prices of all the auctions, but you get to bid from the comfort of your house. I've spent a lot of time researching & travelling to auctions & standing out in the rain bidding on trucks.
I've owned 16 CUCV's, so far the cleanest ones I've bought have come from craigslist. These are the 2 Craigslist scores
Post by: VileZambonie on October 11, 2015, 06:38:26 pm
Post by: fitz on October 11, 2015, 07:15:46 pm
I regret selling the one I had now. That thing was mint
That certainly was a nice one that you had.
You regret selling it & I regret not buying it.
It was also the deal of a lifetime for the $$ you paid for it.
I got the M1009 started today. I tied the oil lines & trans lines together with these rubber line set ups I put together for the M1008. I put the batteries in, hit the key, and nothing, the starter just clicked. I put a spare starter in it, hit the key and it fired right up. I didn't run it long without the radiator in it, but I know it runs.
I'm guessing it was taken out of service when the starter died. As long as these 6.2's don't loose their prime and get air in the fuel lines, they seem to fire right up.
Post by: LTZ C20 on October 11, 2015, 07:18:06 pm
Post by: VileZambonie on October 11, 2015, 07:24:48 pm
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 14, 2015, 06:50:53 pm
Post by: fitz on November 21, 2015, 06:59:07 pm
It had some things I knew that GM made, I just never seen in person. I've never seen a 3/4 ton crew cab before, I know a few guys here own then, all the other ones I've seen were always 1 tons. It had no power steering, again, I've read about it, but never seen it. The 1 odd thing that I noticed was that it had a single gas tank on the passenger side. There was no evidence of it ever having dual tanks (no dash switch).
It went to a good home for $2500. I spotted the buyers square body crew cab dually 4x4 in the parking lot. I couldn't miss it with the stacks & Cummins sticker in the rear window. He said this truck will also get a 6BT someday.
Post by: frotosride on November 21, 2015, 07:31:15 pm
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 06, 2015, 09:01:39 pm
Post by: fitz on December 07, 2015, 04:34:42 am
I would NOT have passed up the "mosquito control" !!That truck was from out your way in Berkshire County. It was a cool truck in decent shape. I gotta finish up some loose ends on the trucks I have before buying anymore, unless I find an old plow truck.
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 07, 2015, 07:05:54 am
Post by: fitz on December 07, 2015, 12:42:18 pm
Do you think its still there?No, it sold for $2500 at the auction the day I posted the pics.
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 10, 2015, 04:22:38 pm
Post by: philo_beddoe on December 10, 2015, 10:11:22 pm
Post by: fitz on September 24, 2016, 04:18:04 pm
Picked up an 87 M1008.
Its rusty but complete.
I put 2 fresh batteries in it and it fired up & drove it on the trailer.
The collection is growing.
Post by: fitz on September 24, 2016, 04:21:05 pm
Post by: LTZ C20 on September 24, 2016, 10:56:41 pm
Post by: zieg85 on September 24, 2016, 10:59:11 pm
Post by: fitz on September 25, 2016, 04:57:38 am
looks like a 1984 to me
This one is pretty rusty.
Good call on the 1984, all of the Military Cucv's (1984-1987) were built to the 1984 specs by GM.
Post by: Irish_Alley on September 25, 2016, 07:01:53 am
Post by: fitz on September 25, 2016, 07:32:56 am
like I said, its a rot box.
It does run & drive, but not road worthy.
Its complete, so all the parts I want are there, Dana 60 / 14 bolt with 4.56 gears & rear Detroit locker. The 6.2 starts right up and the turbo 400/208 seem to shift good.
This truck will get parted out, or it could live out its final day as a farm truck for someone.
Post by: Irish_Alley on September 25, 2016, 07:35:36 am
Post by: VileZambonie on September 25, 2016, 08:06:27 am
Post by: fitz on September 25, 2016, 08:37:48 am
SWEET!
Says the man who scored a rust free one for $200, now that was sweet
Irish, I wasn't going to mention my second pick of the day on a Chevy site, but you may appreciate it. It a sheriffs department van. A 2006 Ford E350. Runs & drives with 214k on it. Paid $800 for it. It will make a great movable storage container (just has front seats, no rear seats).
There county auctions can be fun.
Post by: Irish_Alley on September 25, 2016, 08:40:51 am