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soule64 · 07-29-2010, 12:21 PM

Snapped a pic of some surplus CUCVs being delivered to the DRMO for disposal. The truck in front had a couple Blazers but I wasn't fast enough. I remember being issued CUCVs and turning in our Dodge M880s. Hope they find a good home.

tantrumpipeline · 07-29-2010, 12:37 PM

I missed out on an american army K5 about 8 years ago and I kick myself everytime I see one, they're sweet, and up here pretty rare

JohnC · 07-29-2010, 01:34 PM

That's cool. Sometimes these surplus trucks are still in really good shape, and have next to no miles on them too.

Matt Man · 07-29-2010, 07:00 PM

Sadly these trucks will be cut up for drivetrain, then junked. Problem with these trucks is there are no options.

TeXaS 86 C10 · 07-29-2010, 08:34 PM

how does one go about getting one ?
im in texas, any auctions down here ?

GM72K10 · 07-29-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

Sadly these trucks will be cut up for drivetrain, then junked. Problem with these trucks is there are no options.

Not always. There are a few of us driving them around in stock condition with no problems. The ones that sell for $2500 and up on govliquidators.com are for driving not scrap. The GSA ones are more likely to be used and abused.
I had about 15 of these so far, 5 for parts, 10 for resale, one I use. Again, strong, stock trucks if you take care of them.

bikes&bowties · 07-30-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Man

Sadly these trucks will be cut up for drivetrain, then junked. Problem with these trucks is there are no options.

I dont know about you but i dont see a problem with pulling $2000 dollars worth of drivetrain out of a $1500 dollar truck....

Matt Man · 07-30-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bikes&bowties

I dont know about you but i dont see a problem with pulling $2000 dollars worth of drivetrain out of a $1500 dollar truck....

I get what your saying, but i was just saying that happens because the trucks have no options. At least in my hood thats what happens

bikes&bowties · 07-30-2010, 01:36 AM

yeah or because the body just aint worth anything (one reason being no options, the other being beat up). Around here we like dana 60's and th400/np205's as much as we like 2.5 and 5 ton rockwells...

gchemist · 07-30-2010, 08:54 AM

I want one with a 5.3 LS or Dodge diesel swap!!

*BGRAFX* · 07-30-2010, 09:18 AM

These things are all over CL especially the k5

RandyP · 07-30-2010, 09:29 AM

Sadly the people who get them think they got a gold mine and want an unrealistic amount of money for them. Just because they are ex military, does not really make them very special. I'd much more prefer an ex rural fire department 4x4.

They might all be low miles, and heavy duty, but they have no options and would be hard to do anything with other than make crawlers out of. Usually age is more of a killer than miles anyways, so I'd prefer some modern day things, like air conditioning.

GM72K10 · 07-30-2010, 09:49 AM

Here for example is one in the federal surplus program that is NOT available to the public but IS to a municipality or fire dept. in the state of Pa. for $1750.
I would buy this in a heartbeat, take off the cap and use it as is.
These are great plow/work trucks as is.

345HP87SSAC · 07-30-2010, 06:19 PM

That last one is clean. I set of those axles would make my dually to single wheel swap a lot easier!

Prerunner1982 · 07-30-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 345HP87SSAC

That last one is clean. I set of those axles would make my dually to single wheel swap a lot easier!

Or you could just run the stock HMMWV wheels...

dhocpatc · 07-31-2010, 10:55 AM

I went to that govliquidators auction website but did not see anyway to bid o stuff.

GM72K10 · 07-31-2010, 11:22 AM

http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...et&cmd=keyword

You have to register first
Most CUCVs require a EUC before you can pick up
Go to
http://www.steelsoldiers.com
You'll see how much fun we all have with GL and EUCs

Davetopay · 07-31-2010, 11:50 PM

I now wish I had NEVER seen that website.

I just spent an hour wondering how my 70 k1500 would do if I tried to tow one of those 1008s from Maine to VA.

soule64 · 11-12-2010, 05:26 PM

Reviving an old thread... I was going to wait until I actually took possession of the truck, but I am still waiting on the EUC to clear (61 days now).

I couldn't help myself. After seeing the trucks go into the disposal yard, I got to go in and check them out. I wanted one of the Blazers, but after looking at them, they were pretty much junk. I did fall for one of the pick-ups though, and won it when it came up for auction a few weeks later. It is in great condition and fired right up. All of the accessories work and it shifts into F&R with no issues. 38k miles on the 6 digit odometer. Only bad part is two small rust holes (both dime size) in each cab corner. No other rust issues at all and after dealing with the cancer on my 76, believe me, I looked. original price (in 1984) was $31k. I got it for 2k.

Here are some pics :

Greenlee · 11-12-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soule64

Reviving an old thread... I was going to wait until I actually took possession of the truck, but I am still waiting on the EUC to clear (61 days now).

I couldn't help myself. After seeing the trucks go into the disposal yard, I got to go in and check them out. I wanted one of the Blazers, but after looking at them, they were pretty much junk. I did fall for one of the pick-ups though, and won it when it came up for auction a few weeks later. It is in great condition and fired right up. All of the accessories work and it shifts into F&R with no issues. 38k miles on the 6 digit odometer. Only bad part is two small rust holes (both dime size) in each cab corner. No other rust issues at all and after dealing with the cancer on my 76, believe me, I looked. original price (in 1984) was $31k. I got it for 2k.

Here are some pics :

Nice looking truck! I bought one from an auction in Louisiana about a year ago. Yours looks alot cleaner than the one I bought. You are better off with a truck than a Blazer in my opinion. The Blazers seem to sell for just as much, if not more, money and you don't get the 1 ton axles.

GM72K10 · 11-12-2010, 06:13 PM

Looks nice, welcome to the CUCV club.

68Timber · 11-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soule64

Reviving an old thread... I was going to wait until I actually took possession of the truck, but I am still waiting on the EUC to clear (61 days now).

I couldn't help myself. After seeing the trucks go into the disposal yard, I got to go in and check them out. I wanted one of the Blazers, but after looking at them, they were pretty much junk. I did fall for one of the pick-ups though, and won it when it came up for auction a few weeks later. It is in great condition and fired right up. All of the accessories work and it shifts into F&R with no issues. 38k miles on the 6 digit odometer. Only bad part is two small rust holes (both dime size) in each cab corner. No other rust issues at all and after dealing with the cancer on my 76, believe me, I looked. original price (in 1984) was $31k. I got it for 2k.

Here are some pics :

Congrats on the purchase. I got lucky with my EUC, I got it in 14 calendar days. Now I'm waiting on my SF97 but that hasn't kept me from driving it daily, I just carry around a copy of the invoice. I'm loving mine, hope you get yours soon. Post up pics when you get it.

345HP87SSAC · 11-12-2010, 10:11 PM

That would make an awesome work truck.

soule64 · 11-13-2010, 01:58 PM

Thanks - I can't wait to finally get ahold of it. I have an appointment to see it again on Tuesday to make sure everything is still ok with it. I need another truck like I need another hole in my... Well, you know... Hopefully it will make a decent part time driver after I get it cleaned up. I'll keep you posted...
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67_C-30 · 02-08-2011, 11:15 PM

Congrats on your CUCV. I bought one back in April, and I went today and picked a M101A2 trailer for it.

07-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	CUCVs Off to Auction... Snapped a pic of some surplus CUCVs being delivered to the DRMO for disposal. The truck in front had a couple Blazers but I wasn't fast enough. I remember being issued CUCVs and turning in our Dodge M880s. Hope they find a good home. Attached Images

07-29-2010, 12:37 PM	#2
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... I missed out on an american army K5 about 8 years ago and I kick myself everytime I see one, they're sweet, and up here pretty rare __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-29-2010, 01:34 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... That's cool. Sometimes these surplus trucks are still in really good shape, and have next to no miles on them too.

07-29-2010, 07:00 PM	#4
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Sadly these trucks will be cut up for drivetrain, then junked. Problem with these trucks is there are no options. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

07-29-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
TeXaS 86 C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 40	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... how does one go about getting one ? im in texas, any auctions down here ? __________________ 1986 LWB C-10 305/th400 Daily Driver and beer runner

07-30-2010, 01:36 AM	#9
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... yeah or because the body just aint worth anything (one reason being no options, the other being beat up). Around here we like dana 60's and th400/np205's as much as we like 2.5 and 5 ton rockwells...

07-30-2010, 08:54 AM	#10
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... I want one with a 5.3 LS or Dodge diesel swap!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-30-2010, 09:18 AM	#11
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... These things are all over CL especially the k5

07-30-2010, 09:29 AM	#12
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Sadly the people who get them think they got a gold mine and want an unrealistic amount of money for them. Just because they are ex military, does not really make them very special. I'd much more prefer an ex rural fire department 4x4. They might all be low miles, and heavy duty, but they have no options and would be hard to do anything with other than make crawlers out of. Usually age is more of a killer than miles anyways, so I'd prefer some modern day things, like air conditioning. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-30-2010, 09:49 AM	#13
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Here for example is one in the federal surplus program that is NOT available to the public but IS to a municipality or fire dept. in the state of Pa. for $1750. I would buy this in a heartbeat, take off the cap and use it as is. These are great plow/work trucks as is. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 07-30-2010 at 09:51 AM.

07-30-2010, 06:19 PM	#14
345HP87SSAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stanberry, Missouri Posts: 223	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... That last one is clean. I set of those axles would make my dually to single wheel swap a lot easier!

07-31-2010, 10:55 AM	#16
dhocpatc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 11	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... I went to that govliquidators auction website but did not see anyway to bid o stuff.

07-31-2010, 11:22 AM	#17
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...et&cmd=keyword You have to register first Most CUCVs require a EUC before you can pick up Go to http://www.steelsoldiers.com You'll see how much fun we all have with GL and EUCs __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 08-01-2010 at 06:25 AM.

07-31-2010, 11:50 PM	#18
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... I now wish I had NEVER seen that website. I just spent an hour wondering how my 70 k1500 would do if I tried to tow one of those 1008s from Maine to VA.

11-12-2010, 05:26 PM	#19
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Reviving an old thread... I was going to wait until I actually took possession of the truck, but I am still waiting on the EUC to clear (61 days now). I couldn't help myself. After seeing the trucks go into the disposal yard, I got to go in and check them out. I wanted one of the Blazers, but after looking at them, they were pretty much junk. I did fall for one of the pick-ups though, and won it when it came up for auction a few weeks later. It is in great condition and fired right up. All of the accessories work and it shifts into F&R with no issues. 38k miles on the 6 digit odometer. Only bad part is two small rust holes (both dime size) in each cab corner. No other rust issues at all and after dealing with the cancer on my 76, believe me, I looked. original price (in 1984) was $31k. I got it for 2k. Here are some pics : Attached Images Last edited by soule64; 11-12-2010 at 05:32 PM.



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11-12-2010, 06:13 PM	#21
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Looks nice, welcome to the CUCV club. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

11-12-2010, 10:11 PM	#23
345HP87SSAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stanberry, Missouri Posts: 223	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... That would make an awesome work truck.

11-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#24
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: CUCVs Off to Auction... Thanks - I can't wait to finally get ahold of it. I have an appointment to see it again on Tuesday to make sure everything is still ok with it. I need another truck like I need another hole in my... Well, you know... Hopefully it will make a decent part time driver after I get it cleaned up. I'll keep you posted... Posted via Mobile Device

02-08-2011, 11:15 PM	#25
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