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Storm Chaser · 10-05-2009, 12:39 AM

Anyone who knows something about the military CUCV knows they came in two flavors- regular cab long bed and Blazer. In rare occurrences there was a dually and a cab & chassis, but those are just variations of the RCLB.

Being a mechanic for the USMC, I've been pretty up-close and personal with these trucks and how they are used. I don't know about the other branches of service, but in the Marines, I have always said that they should have went with the crew cab instead of the regular cab. It would have just made more sense. I've never given the Blazer much thought until I was cruising Ebay and saw a Suburban done up military style...

Ain't this truck simply awesome? While we're on the subject, has anyone seen a crew cab done up like this? If so, post a pic, I'd love to see one.

For the link to the auction, Go Here

Driveway Dreams · 10-05-2009, 12:48 AM

That is pretty good. And you make perfect since. More room for people, electronics, cargo, etc. The suburban would be great!

Keith Seymore · 10-05-2009, 07:13 AM

Storm - we built those while I was in the plant.

Since they had quite a bit more content that the commercial trucks (including that camo paint) you can imagine they caused quite a disruption.

They had a 24V electrical system with two great big batteries. The lady that worked for me that was "supposed" to install the extra battery on the LH side was a petite little gal. We got her a step stool so she could reach up in there but - somehow she managed to miss almost every one. I ended up installing those myself

or my repair man managed to catch them.

Also - since they were built here in Michigan you should have heard all the deer hunters lusting after those things...

K

Storm Chaser · 10-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Heh, the hunters STILL lust after them... and off-roaders, collectors, and in my case, former Military.

I have a weakness for CUCV's... and deuce-and-a-halfs... and 5-tons... and...

glock35ipsc · 10-07-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Chaser

Heh, the hunters STILL lust after them... and off-roaders, collectors, and in my case, former Military.

I have a weakness for CUCV's... and deuce-and-a-halfs... and 5-tons... and...

I keep telling my wife that I am going to buy an M35! We had a couple 6x's in the fire department that were built as brush trucks/water tenders with 1000 gallon tanks. I always loved driving those to calls! I want to get one BAD!

The Fort Carson auctions usually have a few nice ones.

**78 Big10 454** · 10-05-2009, 01:01 PM

Not too far away from me. Think I might go over and check it out, if I have the time.

Powar · 10-05-2009, 03:18 PM

Very well-done. Looks menacing.

Prerunner1982 · 10-05-2009, 04:00 PM

I think a set of HMMWV beadlock wheels would look better.. but it is a nice looking rig none the less.

Storm Chaser · 10-05-2009, 05:40 PM

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Not too far away from me. Think I might go over and check it out, if I have the time.

I dare you to buy it...

I double dare ya...

No-

I double dog dare ya!!!

LiveAnimals · 10-05-2009, 11:39 PM

Sweet Ride

**78 Big10 454** · 10-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Storm Chaser, don't be getting me in hot water with my better half!

Storm Chaser · 10-07-2009, 02:40 PM

You can always hide it in the bushes so she won't notice...

Keith Seymore · 10-07-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Chaser

You can always hide it in the bushes so she won't notice...

LOL!

Not in LA; he'd have to get one of those saddle/tan ones....

K

**78 Big10 454** · 10-07-2009, 09:22 PM

Touche!

Storm Chaser · 10-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Over on Steel Soldiers, alot of folks bob the rear of those deuce-and-a-halfs to make them a 4x4. They look pretty sweet.

glock35ipsc · 10-09-2009, 04:40 PM

I drove ours to a large fire in Grand Junction from Fort Collins, and back. 300 + miles each way! What a blast!

Driveway Dreams · 10-09-2009, 05:10 PM

That would be a killer tow rig/car hauler.

*BGRAFX* · 10-18-2009, 01:50 AM

What kind of paint is used on military trucks and tanks etc.????

trenchwarfare · 10-18-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

What kind of paint is used on military trucks and tanks etc.????

Here's the paint I'll be using.

http://armyjeepparts.com/

Storm Chaser · 10-18-2009, 10:08 PM

Well, on the HMMWV's, CUCV's, 5-tons and deuce-and-a-half, they use CARC paint. I don't know if that's available to civilians or not, but most military resto places sell paint that's pretty close in color to the CARC stuff.

1987GmcSierra · 07-18-2010, 02:41 PM

The carc is still being used today alot more improvements though i love these old cucvs im in the process of buying one as we speak CARC IS DEFINTELY NOT ATTAINABLE BY CIVILAINS AS IT HAS ALOT OF RESTRICTIONS and spraying real carc is toatally diffrent than any car paint used out in the civillain world I know i work around it every day thier are companys that make carc look alike paint as for sanding and messing with the carc im a blaster for the goverment and the stuff can be hard to get off even with using glass bead garnet and alumnium oxcide its not something i would want to use any ways

ch2000 · 07-18-2010, 05:10 PM

I recently painted a truck using Gillespie's paint from Army Jeep Parts and it turned out pretty good. I'm in the process now of rebuilding my house truck (K20 LWB) to resemble a military truck and I am using the Gillespie WWII OD semi gloss which looks great so far.

msgross · 07-18-2010, 05:36 PM

want to see a sad sight... this is at my work...

(541)COLD_beer · 07-20-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

want to see a sad sight... This is at my work...

noooooooooooooooooooooo

junkyardjohn · 07-20-2010, 02:19 PM

My daily driver as of today. John

10-05-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	The CUCV that GM should have built Anyone who knows something about the military CUCV knows they came in two flavors- regular cab long bed and Blazer. In rare occurrences there was a dually and a cab & chassis, but those are just variations of the RCLB. Being a mechanic for the USMC, I've been pretty up-close and personal with these trucks and how they are used. I don't know about the other branches of service, but in the Marines, I have always said that they should have went with the crew cab instead of the regular cab. It would have just made more sense. I've never given the Blazer much thought until I was cruising Ebay and saw a Suburban done up military style... Ain't this truck simply awesome? While we're on the subject, has anyone seen a crew cab done up like this? If so, post a pic, I'd love to see one. For the link to the auction, Go Here Attached Images __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

10-05-2009, 12:48 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built That is pretty good. And you make perfect since. More room for people, electronics, cargo, etc. The suburban would be great! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-05-2009, 07:13 AM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,184	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Storm - we built those while I was in the plant. Since they had quite a bit more content that the commercial trucks (including that camo paint) you can imagine they caused quite a disruption. They had a 24V electrical system with two great big batteries. The lady that worked for me that was "supposed" to install the extra battery on the LH side was a petite little gal. We got her a step stool so she could reach up in there but - somehow she managed to miss almost every one. I ended up installing those myself or my repair man managed to catch them. Also - since they were built here in Michigan you should have heard all the deer hunters lusting after those things... K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#4
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Heh, the hunters STILL lust after them... and off-roaders, collectors, and in my case, former Military. I have a weakness for CUCV's... and deuce-and-a-halfs... and 5-tons... and... __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

10-05-2009, 01:01 PM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Not too far away from me. Think I might go over and check it out, if I have the time.

10-05-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
Powar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mt. Washington, KY Posts: 9	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Very well-done. Looks menacing.

10-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built I think a set of HMMWV beadlock wheels would look better.. but it is a nice looking rig none the less. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-05-2009, 11:39 PM	#10
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Sweet Ride __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#11
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Storm Chaser, don't be getting me in hot water with my better half!

10-07-2009, 02:40 PM	#12
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built You can always hide it in the bushes so she won't notice... __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

10-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#14
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Touche!

10-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#15
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Over on Steel Soldiers, alot of folks bob the rear of those deuce-and-a-halfs to make them a 4x4. They look pretty sweet. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

10-09-2009, 04:40 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built I drove ours to a large fire in Grand Junction from Fort Collins, and back. 300 + miles each way! What a blast! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-09-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built That would be a killer tow rig/car hauler. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-18-2009, 01:50 AM	#18
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built What kind of paint is used on military trucks and tanks etc.????



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10-18-2009, 10:08 PM	#20
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built Well, on the HMMWV's, CUCV's, 5-tons and deuce-and-a-half, they use CARC paint. I don't know if that's available to civilians or not, but most military resto places sell paint that's pretty close in color to the CARC stuff. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

07-18-2010, 02:41 PM	#21
1987GmcSierra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville North Carolina Posts: 16	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built The carc is still being used today alot more improvements though i love these old cucvs im in the process of buying one as we speak CARC IS DEFINTELY NOT ATTAINABLE BY CIVILAINS AS IT HAS ALOT OF RESTRICTIONS and spraying real carc is toatally diffrent than any car paint used out in the civillain world I know i work around it every day thier are companys that make carc look alike paint as for sanding and messing with the carc im a blaster for the goverment and the stuff can be hard to get off even with using glass bead garnet and alumnium oxcide its not something i would want to use any ways __________________ CANT RESCUE ALL OF THEM BUT I CAN SURE TRY 1987 Gmc Sierra swb 2wd (soon to have a TBI 454) 1987 Custom Deluxe 2wd (Was a TBI 4.3 V6 Now TBI 5.7 350) DAILY DRIVER 1985 MILITARY CUCV M1008 Pretty much Stock 1987 3/4 ton GMC 2wd Suburban TBI 7.4 454(DONOR FOR 87 GMC SWB) BEING USED AS PARTS 1989 GMC SUBURBAN TBI 5.7 350 (MOTOR IS NOW IN 87 CUSTOM DELUXE)BEING USED FOR PARTS Gets More Chicks =GMC Got More Cubes=GMC Got My Chevy=GMC God Made Chevy=GMC Last edited by 1987GmcSierra; 07-18-2010 at 02:42 PM.

07-18-2010, 05:10 PM	#22
ch2000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Re: The CUCV that GM should have built I recently painted a truck using Gillespie's paint from Army Jeep Parts and it turned out pretty good. I'm in the process now of rebuilding my house truck (K20 LWB) to resemble a military truck and I am using the Gillespie WWII OD semi gloss which looks great so far. __________________ http://gamelstreetrods.com Last edited by ch2000; 07-18-2010 at 05:11 PM.

07-18-2010, 05:36 PM	#23
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07-20-2010, 02:19 PM	#25
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