M1031 CUCV rollin again! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fun in dirt · 11-26-2012, 12:36 PM

I'm usually in the 69-72 Blazer section, but can now finally report over here!
Bought this M1031 back in '09 at an auction for super cheap. Only had 15k miles with contact maintenance bed, pto generator & air compressor (welder already gone). This little pic is the only one I have the day we originally brought it home.
Sold it to a friend shortly thereafter. It just sat at his shop for several years; he sold the bed off it. End of last year, with some swapping around we ended up getting it back!
Very solid truck, only rust was cab corners, which we replaced and few dings here & there. Added the LWB bed.
Had a few glowplug & wiring issues, as all these CUCVs do, but thanks to the help of Steel Soldiers we were able to work thru all that.
Fabbed up a lift & crossover steering to fit the 37" Hummer takeoff tires.

fun in dirt · 11-26-2012, 12:40 PM

Painted 2 wks ago & finished putting it all back together over the Thanksgiving holiday. This is our first diesel, so something fun & different to play with for us!

GM72K10 · 11-26-2012, 05:55 PM

Nice truck!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-26-2012, 07:11 PM

looks great.. these CUCVs are fun... I threw 38 full sheetrock in the truck today and the CUCV didn't even flinch.. I cant wait to see how it does when we start ripping out driveways

86c20 · 11-26-2012, 07:12 PM

that is sick i love the look

1985-GMC · 11-26-2012, 08:37 PM

That is awesome!

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-26-2012, 10:41 PM

nice work, looks great and tough as he!!

gchemist · 11-27-2012, 08:32 AM

NICE truck. I want one!! They remind me of my Army days. I drove them around in Korea and US.

*bk2life* · 11-27-2012, 08:35 AM

what are you parked on?

Greenlee · 11-27-2012, 09:19 AM

Nice build!
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motornut · 11-27-2012, 09:42 AM

looks good! nice save

68Timber · 11-27-2012, 10:29 AM

Love it, nice stance!

Is that the correct CARC color green or something else?

fun in dirt · 11-27-2012, 04:13 PM

Thanks everybody! We've put about 200 miles on it since Thanksgiving & just enjoying it.

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Originally Posted by bk2life

what are you parked on?

It's a county road bridge just down from our house...think they are old corp engineer bridges; county must have gotten them surplus. So thought it would be good spot for pics.

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Is that the correct CARC color green or something else?

Yes the correct color green, but not the nasty carc stuff.

Prerunner1982 · 11-27-2012, 07:16 PM

Very nice.. also love the CUCV's myself.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 11-27-2012, 07:26 PM

That truck IS nice! I have the same bumper on my 1981 shortbed stepside, but in order to install it I had to remove the tow ring shackles from it since the brackets that held them in place hit my frame ends.

**LEEVON** · 11-27-2012, 07:42 PM

Nice! Looks like it could climb a tree.

speedmachine · 11-28-2012, 12:19 AM

love the stance on that truck.. would you mind giving me the measurement between the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the bump stop metal bracket [front axle]. thx! love the truck

manimal · 11-28-2012, 09:27 AM

I love those trucks...I will get one from the auction one of these days.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-28-2012, 09:34 AM

just for my own information.. what was the manufacturer and code for the color you used on the repaint? Mine will get a similar job this winter

fun in dirt · 11-28-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmachine

love the stance on that truck.. would you mind giving me the measurement between the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the bump stop metal bracket [front axle]. thx! love the truck

No problem; just wrote myself a sticky note so I'll remember for when I get home tonight!

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

just for my own information.. what was the manufacturer and code for the color you used on the repaint? Mine will get a similar job this winter

http://www.rapcoparts.com/sigaofpa.html Part # 39094 383 Green CARC substutute

Shaun1162 · 11-28-2012, 11:38 AM

Grat looking CUCV! Used the same Rapco paint on mine, worked pretty good too

splehigh · 11-28-2012, 12:05 PM

Nice! Tough looking truck

DBLSPRT68 · 11-29-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by splehigh

Nice! Tough looking truck

My thoughts exactly!

fun in dirt · 11-29-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmachine

love the stance on that truck.. would you mind giving me the measurement between the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the bump stop metal bracket [front axle]. thx! love the truck

15.5" exactly

wyattglock · 11-29-2012, 03:07 PM

How much lift did you have to put on the truck to clear the 37" tires?

11-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	M1031 CUCV rollin again! I'm usually in the 69-72 Blazer section, but can now finally report over here! Bought this M1031 back in '09 at an auction for super cheap. Only had 15k miles with contact maintenance bed, pto generator & air compressor (welder already gone). This little pic is the only one I have the day we originally brought it home. Sold it to a friend shortly thereafter. It just sat at his shop for several years; he sold the bed off it. End of last year, with some swapping around we ended up getting it back! Very solid truck, only rust was cab corners, which we replaced and few dings here & there. Added the LWB bed. Had a few glowplug & wiring issues, as all these CUCVs do, but thanks to the help of Steel Soldiers we were able to work thru all that. Fabbed up a lift & crossover steering to fit the 37" Hummer takeoff tires. Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

11-26-2012, 12:40 PM	#2
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Painted 2 wks ago & finished putting it all back together over the Thanksgiving holiday. This is our first diesel, so something fun & different to play with for us! Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

11-26-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Nice truck! __________________ 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

11-26-2012, 07:11 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! looks great.. these CUCVs are fun... I threw 38 full sheetrock in the truck today and the CUCV didn't even flinch.. I cant wait to see how it does when we start ripping out driveways __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-26-2012, 07:12 PM	#5
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! that is sick i love the look __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car

11-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#6
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! That is awesome! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-26-2012, 10:41 PM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! nice work, looks great and tough as he!! __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-27-2012, 08:32 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! NICE truck. I want one!! They remind me of my Army days. I drove them around in Korea and US. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-27-2012, 08:35 AM	#9
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! what are you parked on?

11-27-2012, 09:19 AM	#10
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Nice build! Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2012, 09:42 AM	#11
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! looks good! nice save __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-27-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Love it, nice stance! Is that the correct CARC color green or something else? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-27-2012, 07:16 PM	#14
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Very nice.. also love the CUCV's myself. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-27-2012, 07:26 PM	#15
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! That truck IS nice! I have the same bumper on my 1981 shortbed stepside, but in order to install it I had to remove the tow ring shackles from it since the brackets that held them in place hit my frame ends. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

11-27-2012, 07:42 PM	#16
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Nice! Looks like it could climb a tree. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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11-28-2012, 12:19 AM	#17
speedmachine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ontario,Canada Posts: 120	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! love the stance on that truck.. would you mind giving me the measurement between the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the bump stop metal bracket [front axle]. thx! love the truck

11-28-2012, 09:27 AM	#18
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! I love those trucks...I will get one from the auction one of these days. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-28-2012, 09:34 AM	#19
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! just for my own information.. what was the manufacturer and code for the color you used on the repaint? Mine will get a similar job this winter __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-28-2012, 11:38 AM	#21
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! Grat looking CUCV! Used the same Rapco paint on mine, worked pretty good too __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

11-28-2012, 12:05 PM	#22
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11-29-2012, 03:07 PM	#25
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: M1031 CUCV rollin again! How much lift did you have to put on the truck to clear the 37" tires?

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