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GM72K10 · 07-07-2007, 07:11 AM

Bid on 3 trucks at Letterkenny (Chambersburgh, Pa.) by GL (Government Liquidators) and was high bidder on an M1008 (K30 HD 1 ton 4x4 6.2 Diesel Auto fleetside pickup) radio truck, 74K original. Looked like the batteries had exploded, so its wiring was suspect. Picked it up thursday. Today, cleaned off all the battery acid, removed the old batteries, put in the new ones from the M1028, and alas, IT RUNS! So, not only did I get a CUCV with 4 new tires, a good interior, all original wiring intact!, and a good bed, but I got one that runs and moves under its own power! Got a few looks when I drove it to the Sunoco for fuel but it was worth it. Truck has a lot of under carraige rust, no brakes, but for the mileage and the age and my purpose it is a better deal than I thought!. Just thought I'd share because it doesn't always turn out for the better, usually the other way.
BTW, i actually went and looked at all the CUCVS both times before I bid on them. I talked to to guys picking up 2 of the other trucks and I take it that a lot of people DON'T look before they bid. Now I realize why 6 of 7 went for the same price, even though there was such a large variation in the condition, they couldn't have all been looked at before bidding on

Bishops Trucks · 07-07-2007, 07:22 AM

The looks you were getting, were people grabbing their kids and running?

Nice catch you got. Congrats on the win.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-07-2007, 02:13 PM

LOL and congrats on the latest addition. Looks like its in pretty good shape and thats sweet to hear that it actually runs under its own power!

gchemist · 07-07-2007, 02:31 PM

Hey want a matching Blazer? There is a Blazer near my house for sale. Last time I saw it price was under $1800!

KMK454 · 07-07-2007, 04:57 PM

Sweet ride...

Here at Fort Hood we have those things everywhere, many still in use. Blazers, K10s, K30s, the whole bit. I love it.

And then there's a lot with a bunch of abandoned ones just sitting... wish I could figure out how to buy them from the government and sell them!

GM72K10 · 07-07-2007, 09:29 PM

Here is how you buy these. Go to: http://www.govliquidation.com/terms.html
and type in 4x4 or Chevrolet or 5/4 ton in the search sction. That's how I found the two I have.

moneyeater · 07-08-2007, 04:45 AM

The Army Trucks and Blazer are pretty common here in Germany and the Diesel Engines work nice!
I think the trucks are not worth to be taken back to the states when the US forces leave,right?!
Besides that they are pretty expensive when you want to get one here!

Mr79C10 · 07-08-2007, 06:56 AM

MMMMMMmmm,, I see a couple of 50cal. on the back of that thing!!!!

Nice truck!! Way KOOL!

GM72K10 · 07-08-2007, 07:05 AM

The first CUCV I bought, the M1028A1, which has a NP205 tranfer case instead of the NP208, and has only 6700 miles on it, was shipped back from Kuwait. Still has the markings on it.

07-07-2007, 07:11 AM	#1
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Another K30 followed me home Bid on 3 trucks at Letterkenny (Chambersburgh, Pa.) by GL (Government Liquidators) and was high bidder on an M1008 (K30 HD 1 ton 4x4 6.2 Diesel Auto fleetside pickup) radio truck, 74K original. Looked like the batteries had exploded, so its wiring was suspect. Picked it up thursday. Today, cleaned off all the battery acid, removed the old batteries, put in the new ones from the M1028, and alas, IT RUNS! So, not only did I get a CUCV with 4 new tires, a good interior, all original wiring intact!, and a good bed, but I got one that runs and moves under its own power! Got a few looks when I drove it to the Sunoco for fuel but it was worth it. Truck has a lot of under carraige rust, no brakes, but for the mileage and the age and my purpose it is a better deal than I thought!. Just thought I'd share because it doesn't always turn out for the better, usually the other way. BTW, i actually went and looked at all the CUCVS both times before I bid on them. I talked to to guys picking up 2 of the other trucks and I take it that a lot of people DON'T look before they bid. Now I realize why 6 of 7 went for the same price, even though there was such a large variation in the condition, they couldn't have all been looked at before bidding on 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

07-07-2007, 07:22 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Another K30 followed me home The looks you were getting, were people grabbing their kids and running? Nice catch you got. Congrats on the win. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 07-07-2007 at 07:22 AM.

07-07-2007, 02:13 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Another K30 followed me home LOL and congrats on the latest addition. Looks like its in pretty good shape and thats sweet to hear that it actually runs under its own power! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-07-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Another K30 followed me home Hey want a matching Blazer? There is a Blazer near my house for sale. Last time I saw it price was under $1800! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-07-2007, 04:57 PM	#5
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Another K30 followed me home Sweet ride... Here at Fort Hood we have those things everywhere, many still in use. Blazers, K10s, K30s, the whole bit. I love it. And then there's a lot with a bunch of abandoned ones just sitting... wish I could figure out how to buy them from the government and sell them! __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

07-07-2007, 09:29 PM	#6
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Re: Another K30 followed me home Here is how you buy these. Go to: http://www.govliquidation.com/terms.html and type in 4x4 or Chevrolet or 5/4 ton in the search sction. That's how I found the two I have. __________________ 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

07-08-2007, 04:45 AM	#7
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Another K30 followed me home The Army Trucks and Blazer are pretty common here in Germany and the Diesel Engines work nice! I think the trucks are not worth to be taken back to the states when the US forces leave,right?! Besides that they are pretty expensive when you want to get one here!

07-08-2007, 06:56 AM	#8
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Another K30 followed me home MMMMMMmmm,, I see a couple of 50cal. on the back of that thing!!!! Nice truck!! Way KOOL! __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

07-08-2007, 07:05 AM	#9
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Re: Another K30 followed me home The first CUCV I bought, the M1028A1, which has a NP205 tranfer case instead of the NP208, and has only 6700 miles on it, was shipped back from Kuwait. Still has the markings on it. __________________ 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



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