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Cooter_01 · 11-03-2003, 06:20 PM

i was at a web site today and it turns out that the army bought 30,000 c/k sereies trucks and 23,000 blazers , i thought some of you might find this intresting

ItsNotABlazer · 11-03-2003, 07:34 PM

Would be more interesting posting the link to the site lol

Brad

87 STEPPER · 11-03-2003, 07:38 PM

Intersting indeed,

I saw one of thoe's 23000 blazer's in the junk yard a few week's ago it was a diesel powered 4x4 model i think it was an '82 but not real shure.

79BIG10 · 11-03-2003, 08:10 PM

Txstruck actually has one. It's a 86 1 1/4 ton truck with a diesel engine with TH400 and NP208. It has 4.10 or 4.56 gears and terrorizes the mud lands.

trixter99 · 11-03-2003, 08:13 PM

I think they all had 24 volt charging systems in them .

Prerunner1982 · 11-03-2003, 10:27 PM

the blazers are 3/4 tons, they are trying to phase them out. i am in the guard and we dont even have them. most of our were 85-86 models. They had the 6.2 ltr, and were 24volt. you can also have the centers recentered on hmmwv wheels and use them.

the baron · 11-04-2003, 07:38 AM

Hi all ,

Indeed , the US Army , Air Force & Navy bought in the mid-eighties a lot of those Chevy trucks when they decided to use one fuel only.

This fuel had to become Diesel Oil , the same measure was tooken by all the NATO countries , so my country , Belgium , took the same decision ...

But those morons didn't decide to buy 6.2 Diesels Chevy's...

It is easy for us to find such ex-US Army truck here in Europe , after the withdrawal of the American Forces from Germany...

regards

KShortell · 11-04-2003, 01:29 PM

Yup, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV). My father was project manager in charge of buying them at U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive Command) in Warren, MI in the mid-80s.

Uncle Sam had some problems early on, too. Leaking roofs, severe rusting in Hawaii, etc. But, GM made good on all of them and the quality improvements translated into the civilian product lines as well. I still swear that's why I've had such good luck with my '86!

The 24V electrical system is a NATO standard. It's less prone to moisture problems, etc. The diesels were indeed multi-fuel. I've even got one of those promotional drawings at home somewhere...

Thanks to the CUCVs, some NOS GM parts can still be had from places like Coleman's Surplus north of Harrisburg, PA-- new hoods, rear ends, etc. ...

Kevin

Prerunner1982 · 11-04-2003, 01:58 PM

they were also called m-1008 (blazer) and m-1009 (truck).

onetoncrewcab · 11-04-2003, 07:43 PM

KSHortell,
Who is your dad? I used to know a couple of guys that worked out of TACOM. I dealt with TACOM more in the late 80s and early 90s than I do now.
I work for the guards and my two trucks for running parts are a 3/4T Blazer and a 1-1/4Ton pickup. I believe both are 86's. Both have 6.2L and 24V charge systems.
MJ

11-03-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	73-87 and the us army i was at a web site today and it turns out that the army bought 30,000 c/k sereies trucks and 23,000 blazers , i thought some of you might find this intresting __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

11-03-2003, 07:34 PM	#2
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Would be more interesting posting the link to the site lol Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

11-03-2003, 07:38 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Intersting indeed, I saw one of thoe's 23000 blazer's in the junk yard a few week's ago it was a diesel powered 4x4 model i think it was an '82 but not real shure. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

11-03-2003, 08:10 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Txstruck actually has one. It's a 86 1 1/4 ton truck with a diesel engine with TH400 and NP208. It has 4.10 or 4.56 gears and terrorizes the mud lands. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-03-2003, 08:13 PM	#5
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	I think they all had 24 volt charging systems in them . __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

11-03-2003, 10:27 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	the blazers are 3/4 tons, they are trying to phase them out. i am in the guard and we dont even have them. most of our were 85-86 models. They had the 6.2 ltr, and were 24volt. you can also have the centers recentered on hmmwv wheels and use them. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 11-03-2003 at 10:35 PM.

11-04-2003, 07:38 AM	#7
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Hi all , Indeed , the US Army , Air Force & Navy bought in the mid-eighties a lot of those Chevy trucks when they decided to use one fuel only. This fuel had to become Diesel Oil , the same measure was tooken by all the NATO countries , so my country , Belgium , took the same decision ... But those morons didn't decide to buy 6.2 Diesels Chevy's... It is easy for us to find such ex-US Army truck here in Europe , after the withdrawal of the American Forces from Germany... regards __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

11-04-2003, 01:29 PM	#8
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	Yup, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV). My father was project manager in charge of buying them at U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive Command) in Warren, MI in the mid-80s. Uncle Sam had some problems early on, too. Leaking roofs, severe rusting in Hawaii, etc. But, GM made good on all of them and the quality improvements translated into the civilian product lines as well. I still swear that's why I've had such good luck with my '86! The 24V electrical system is a NATO standard. It's less prone to moisture problems, etc. The diesels were indeed multi-fuel. I've even got one of those promotional drawings at home somewhere... Thanks to the CUCVs, some NOS GM parts can still be had from places like Coleman's Surplus north of Harrisburg, PA-- new hoods, rear ends, etc. ... Kevin __________________ Semper Paratus

11-04-2003, 01:58 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	they were also called m-1008 (blazer) and m-1009 (truck). __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 11-04-2003 at 02:01 PM.

11-04-2003, 07:43 PM	#10
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	KSHortell, Who is your dad? I used to know a couple of guys that worked out of TACOM. I dealt with TACOM more in the late 80s and early 90s than I do now. I work for the guards and my two trucks for running parts are a 3/4T Blazer and a 1-1/4Ton pickup. I believe both are 86's. Both have 6.2L and 24V charge systems. MJ __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup



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