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TATE228 · 01-24-2005, 08:08 PM

i was wondering what kind of market there is for military blazers? I heard they go for a bit more than a standard undrafted version.
Are there very many people out there that are interested in buying one of these things? the reason why i ask is i have the chance to get one and i want to know what these in good shape typically go for.

spencra · 01-25-2005, 11:48 PM

If you have more specific details like year and options, pics if you can get some than i'm sure that somebody on the board might be able to help you.

**special-K** · 01-26-2005, 01:13 AM

They do go for alot for what they are.Unless you want it because it`s military or want a good diesel Blazer,I`d get a civvy model.They are not that special other than the diesel and TH400.You don`t get much else:3.08 ratio/open diff.no guages,bare steel floor/no sound-proofing.The electrical system is 24v.No radio,a/c,manual everything.You get a grill-guard and cool black-out lights in the bumpers,along with d-rings front and back.They are mostly`86s,but there are `84 &`85s.A nice one goes for $4,500-8,000.The body`s condition varies by region used in.

1971 Cheyenne · 01-26-2005, 03:12 AM

just an FYI, I believe most if not all had a gov-lock 3.08 rear, not open

TATE228 · 01-26-2005, 03:15 AM

ik was just wondering if there were many people on this board that were all gung ho about them and could tell me if it would be easy to sell later if i did get one,

spencra · 01-26-2005, 10:33 AM

I'm sure that if you decided to sell you would draw some interest if the price was right. If I were you though I wouldn't take that approach about buying it if you were able to sell it later. You might really like it and decide not to sell it. It happens all the time, trust me. Buy it as if you were really interested in it. If you're not that interested in it I wouldn't suggest buying it because you don't know if you are gonna get what you paid for it when you decide to re-sell. Unless you're getting a heck of a deal of course.

Good luck.

67_SS396 · 01-28-2005, 10:15 AM

Check out www.steelsoldiers.com for lots and lots of info on the M1009's. I bought mine a couple months ago and love it. It's a hoss and is in great shape. I bought it for an unheard of low price too. I drive it daily an have clocked almost 4K miles in less than two months averaging 23mpg with a best of 25 so far.

**special-K** · 01-30-2005, 11:53 AM

There is definately a resale market on these.They are a military vehicle you can afford and is still useable as a daily driver.And,it is hard to find a Civvy diesel Blazer.They are very economical,without a counterpart from Ford or Dodge.I have an`86 w/45,000miles.Didn`t know I had a Gov-lock.Haven`t tryed it off road enough to notice.Makes sense.

Prerunner1982 · 01-31-2005, 06:45 PM

the m1009 is the only CUCV that has a "locking" diff as opposed to a "no-spin" diff... via the operators manual.

89blacksub · 02-18-2005, 01:23 PM

i have had a chance to drive a bunch of cucv's since ive been at ft hood. i have loved every minute that i get in them. we went out at blora (belton lake recreation area) and were working with the civilans there setting up the displays for christmas. we were on the night shift and any time the bosses were looking the other way we were hill climing or bogging. they only had retired run down cucv's but they still did great off road. if i get the chance to ill probably get one. but thats just a personal opinion thing. if you see yourself driving one, then get it. if you see yourself selling withing a year or two, then keep looking.

01-24-2005, 08:08 PM	#1
TATE228 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: lake forest park, Washington Posts: 266	Military blazer market i was wondering what kind of market there is for military blazers? I heard they go for a bit more than a standard undrafted version. Are there very many people out there that are interested in buying one of these things? the reason why i ask is i have the chance to get one and i want to know what these in good shape typically go for. __________________ -1971 K20 350/sm465 -2004 1500

01-25-2005, 11:48 PM	#2
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	If you have more specific details like year and options, pics if you can get some than i'm sure that somebody on the board might be able to help you. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-26-2005, 01:13 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	They do go for alot for what they are.Unless you want it because it`s military or want a good diesel Blazer,I`d get a civvy model.They are not that special other than the diesel and TH400.You don`t get much else:3.08 ratio/open diff.no guages,bare steel floor/no sound-proofing.The electrical system is 24v.No radio,a/c,manual everything.You get a grill-guard and cool black-out lights in the bumpers,along with d-rings front and back.They are mostly`86s,but there are `84 &`85s.A nice one goes for $4,500-8,000.The body`s condition varies by region used in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-26-2005, 03:12 AM	#4
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	just an FYI, I believe most if not all had a gov-lock 3.08 rear, not open __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

01-26-2005, 03:15 AM	#5
TATE228 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: lake forest park, Washington Posts: 266	ik was just wondering if there were many people on this board that were all gung ho about them and could tell me if it would be easy to sell later if i did get one, __________________ -1971 K20 350/sm465 -2004 1500

01-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#6
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	I'm sure that if you decided to sell you would draw some interest if the price was right. If I were you though I wouldn't take that approach about buying it if you were able to sell it later. You might really like it and decide not to sell it. It happens all the time, trust me. Buy it as if you were really interested in it. If you're not that interested in it I wouldn't suggest buying it because you don't know if you are gonna get what you paid for it when you decide to re-sell. Unless you're getting a heck of a deal of course. Good luck. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course) Last edited by spencra; 01-26-2005 at 10:37 AM.

01-28-2005, 10:15 AM	#7
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Check out www.steelsoldiers.com for lots and lots of info on the M1009's. I bought mine a couple months ago and love it. It's a hoss and is in great shape. I bought it for an unheard of low price too. I drive it daily an have clocked almost 4K miles in less than two months averaging 23mpg with a best of 25 so far. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

01-30-2005, 11:53 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	There is definately a resale market on these.They are a military vehicle you can afford and is still useable as a daily driver.And,it is hard to find a Civvy diesel Blazer.They are very economical,without a counterpart from Ford or Dodge.I have an`86 w/45,000miles.Didn`t know I had a Gov-lock.Haven`t tryed it off road enough to notice.Makes sense. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2005, 06:45 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	the m1009 is the only CUCV that has a "locking" diff as opposed to a "no-spin" diff... via the operators manual. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-18-2005, 01:23 PM	#10
89blacksub army slave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FT Hood, Texas Posts: 89	i have had a chance to drive a bunch of cucv's since ive been at ft hood. i have loved every minute that i get in them. we went out at blora (belton lake recreation area) and were working with the civilans there setting up the displays for christmas. we were on the night shift and any time the bosses were looking the other way we were hill climing or bogging. they only had retired run down cucv's but they still did great off road. if i get the chance to ill probably get one. but thats just a personal opinion thing. if you see yourself driving one, then get it. if you see yourself selling withing a year or two, then keep looking. __________________ 1989 suburban 1500 4X4 silverado all stock...for now. plans; 6 inch susp lift 36" tires on 15" rims new all black paint custom bumbers misc engine mods until it goes, then drop in 454 nerf step bars billet grill ...

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