@@mrwow1667 I took a 2 hour trip in it with friends, and it was a great time. We took all back roads and small country towns instead of the interstate. It’s great as long as it’s not 90+ degrees outside.
Nice military chevy ,ive had a 1984 m1008 chevy 5/4 ton, has 6" suspension lift ,it has a rebuilt 427 engine,trucks matalic silver on 37" military tires 456 gears, 14 bolt in rear, no rust, had it since 2009 ,, keep your military chevy , they live forever...
@rangerismine especially one thaz in good shape. The nick name for those generation Chevys & GMCs is square body. They were produced from 1973 - 1991 except the plain cab pickups "half ton & three quarter ton models only" were finished in 1987, & the one ton plain cab pickups were finished in 1989. Those military one ton plain cab pickups on the other hand were finished in 1987, & same with the military K5 Blazers "M1009 CUCVs". The military vehicles were produced from 1984 - 1987.
@@dlansburg2673 I’m planning on an interior refresh over the winter. New dash, door panels and seat. Luckily everything is pretty affordable for the square-bodies.
I would love to see the new cab when you’re done! Ran a 4x4 79 Chevy for 30 years! Went through 3 small blocks, two transmissions and one transfer case and racked up 400,000 miles in the Mendocino woods before she was done! Now working restoring a2012 Dodge Ram Power Wagon!
@@jamesaskew3493 That’s incredible. I have have Cateye 2500hd that I have owned for 6yrs, and I don’t see a reason to stop driving it. It’s just keeps running, even with 10,000+ hours on it.
@@sqrcrwlr1947 I saw a K10 with a shackle flip and it definitely lifted the rear a lot, just tons of work to get the rivets out. Crossover steering would be pretty sweet though. I am pretty much at the limit for lift with the push-pull steering. Any taller and it would need the steering arm spacer, which I would not trust at all.
When I had my 1986 m1008, I had it converted to a 12v system and had 2 alternators' to keep the military look and to be able to get it back home if one of them decided to not work. I did alot of work to it since I was restoring it. I owned the same truck twice and then traded it for a 1965 Willy's Jeep cj6. I took the bridge plate off of the m1008 before I traded it and mounted it on my '21 sarge green Willy's jeep gladiator. It looks stock with it on.
@@Groovy-z3x I switched mine to 12 volts, but I keep thinking about putting the other alternator back on. It doesn’t need it, but it would have the military look again. At the very least it would be a good spot to keep a spare haha.
@@fr33dumb0 It’s def sketchy at that speed. I balanced the tires with steel BBs, so the faster I drive the better the tires ride. I wouldn’t want to try it with swampers though.
If you take the pulley system from a 6.5 you can have one belt. You will need to change the water pump and the power steering pump and bracket with it. I put a 6.5 from a 1998 Sierra in my 81 Chevy. I even found an AC unit from a 91 suburban and hooked up the AC using the compressor that was already on the engine. In the winter, I unbolt the compressor and strap it to the wheel well and I put the hydraulic pump for the plow gear where the AC goes.
@@arthurgay5746 That’s an awesome idea. Lack of a/c is the only downside to it. I have looked at the vintage a/c kit, but would rather run the compressor off a serpentine belt.
@@rangerismine everything from a 6.5 will fit on a 6.2. all of the 6.5s have a serpentine belt. They also all have a spot for a vacuum pump on the alternator bracket. The alternator from a 98 6.5 only has one wire to the small plug. You just need to snip the plug off the old alternator and join it to the new one. You can use an idler in place of the AC if needed
I dont think 5 inch lift blocks and 90 mph should go together. Sweet rig man. I have always wanted one of these cucvs. Crazy how much they go for now. I have also heard the doors are common to have so much bondo a magnet wont stick. Our soldiers were not easy on these. Thanks for the video
@@mikewest712 Its not too bad. The u bolts were custom bent by a big rig shop, so they are high quality. Axle wrap isn’t an issue either with how thick the rear spring are.
@@rangerismine yep I'd get the K5 blazer instead they are still pretty reasonable in price finding the diesel is tough though 😕 I'll figure something out lol
@@waynejohnson3214 I got friends that drove these in the military in the 90s. Definitely a sweet way to cruise around, but a/c would of been nice haha.
@@jeremiahfiek5495 The only truck I would trade for would be a 1970s F-250 highboy. I would want it with a big block and C6 trans. I think the big block option is the 390FE?
@@hiddenwatersflyfishing I’m not sure what it’s called, but it connects to the end of gutters to direct the water away from the house foundation. It’s was like $10 at Lowe’s. I actually saw another TH-camr use it and it works perfect.
I did 1000 miles in three days all in really deep mud all in four-wheel-drive so I basically didn’t sleep for three days but it was the cut with the top. I drove for a captain and had to listen to radios. I had a security clearance so I had books Night vision back then night vision you were allowed to drive with it, but I did
@@paul707.7 Its wild to me how much the 6.2 wakes up if you just turn the fuel screw and have a ram intake tube. Mine has no issues running 70+, even on hills. That’s with 38.5” military tires too.
@@JakeHughes-oo7gy Yea it drives good on the highway. Could use some more caster in the front, but that’s about it. These old straight axle Chevys ride pretty good. Nothing like a twin I beam ford, that’s for sure lmao.
I got a non military 6.2l and ive been thinking about turning the injection pump up. Would you recommend i do and if you do whats the dos and donts, like how much i should do, im tired of it being slow but ive herd you can melt pistons doing to much. Thanks
@@buckslayer2845 If you turn the fuel screw 1/8 turn and install the intake tube, it will really wake the motor up. I turned mine 1/4 turn, but I have upgraded fan/fan clutch and bigger exhaust. I haven’t ever heard of a 6.2 melting pistons, but I have seen a bunch with busted oil cooler lines and broken cranks from bad balancers.
@rangerismine ok I'll have to try that because I could be on the floorboard and I won't gain speed going up a hill. Probly don't help that I think my motor is on its last leg.
@rangerismine I have a spin on filter that I changed last year the old one didn't look bad at all though. Also is there any way to make these start easier because I have to cycle glow plugs twice on a 70 degree day before it starts and it runs low oil pressure when it's idling at running temp.
I use the 60G upgraded glow plugs, and I put them on a push button. It’s the only way I have found to get 100% reliable activation of the glowplugs, and get an easy start. The factory timer setup gave my problems on both 6.2 trucks I had.
@@RinkyRoo2021 These used to sell for like $500 at auction years ago. The jeep folks would buy them just for the axles and scrap the rest. Now these def are worth a lot.
I rather have a truck like this over anything that is new out there right now
@@anthonymusso5282 These are a whole lot simpler and cheaper to maintain. Also more fun to drive.
Depends what you wanna do with it. Around town or bombing through the woods? Definitely. Thousand mile road trip towing a trailer? Not a chance.
@@Holden-McGroini’d kill for a road trip in one of these, love the bench seats
@@Holden-McGroin That 1,000 mile road trip would take a couple weeks to complete haha.
@@mrwow1667 I took a 2 hour trip in it with friends, and it was a great time. We took all back roads and small country towns instead of the interstate. It’s great as long as it’s not 90+ degrees outside.
Nice military chevy ,ive had a 1984 m1008 chevy 5/4 ton, has 6" suspension lift ,it has a rebuilt 427 engine,trucks matalic silver on 37" military tires 456 gears, 14 bolt in rear, no rust, had it since 2009 ,, keep your military chevy , they live forever...
@@warrenvinansky4771 I will. The way the prices are headed, I won’t be able to afford another one.
Nice truck. I had an 86 for about 10 years. Unbreakable.
Crazy how stout they are. The big tires don’t even bother them. A new truck would be needing the front suspension and steering rebuilt all the time.
I like how you cut the bumper for the winch. That looks super clean
@@Oldfarmersgarage It took some work to make it fit tight like that, but was definitely worth it.
Beast mode. I think it’s beautiful and you know it’s functional. Thanks for sharing. 🫡
@@chefnatron Its got patina for days!
I like those old military Chevy fullsize pickups.
@@KevinRichards-my5oj They are pretty sweet!
@@rangerismine those generation Chevrolet & GMC fullsize pickups & SUVs with the base single square headlights are rare these days.
@@KevinRichards-my5oj It can be tough to find one.
@rangerismine especially one thaz in good shape. The nick name for those generation Chevys & GMCs is square body. They were produced from 1973 - 1991 except the plain cab pickups "half ton & three quarter ton models only" were finished in 1987, & the one ton plain cab pickups were finished in 1989. Those military one ton plain cab pickups on the other hand were finished in 1987, & same with the military K5 Blazers "M1009 CUCVs". The military vehicles were produced from 1984 - 1987.
Beautiful truck. We used to have some surplus in Canada. Respects and best wishes.
@@davidforsythe3037 I bet those are worth a pretty penny now.
Loving this truck - very close to how I'll set mine up. Threw your channel another subscription to get you closer to 500, brother.
@@wes11bravo Heck yea, I appreciate it buddy!
Other than the minor cracks in the dash,she is a beauty! Thanks
@@dlansburg2673 I’m planning on an interior refresh over the winter. New dash, door panels and seat. Luckily everything is pretty affordable for the square-bodies.
I would love to see the new cab when you’re done! Ran a 4x4 79 Chevy for 30 years! Went through 3 small blocks, two transmissions and one transfer case and racked up 400,000 miles in the Mendocino woods before she was done! Now working restoring a2012 Dodge Ram Power Wagon!
@@jamesaskew3493 That’s incredible. I have have Cateye 2500hd that I have owned for 6yrs, and I don’t see a reason to stop driving it. It’s just keeps running, even with 10,000+ hours on it.
Sweet rig! I have an 87’ 1028 can’t beat ‘em! That baby deserves a shackle flip and crossover steering
@@sqrcrwlr1947 I saw a K10 with a shackle flip and it definitely lifted the rear a lot, just tons of work to get the rivets out. Crossover steering would be pretty sweet though. I am pretty much at the limit for lift with the push-pull steering. Any taller and it would need the steering arm spacer, which I would not trust at all.
@@rangerismine ORD makes the flips in 2.5” and 4” retaining the factory rear leafs pretty slick
That’s where I got the steering box brace from. Bunch of good folks for sure.
This is an excellent build. Sounds so good with the new balancer.
@@aditparikh781 A good balancer is the most important part on a 6.2 diesel. Otherwise it will break the crank shaft haha.
Alot of smart ideas went in to that!
@@michaelgreen4838 Yessir!
That is one bad ass truck man!
@@daneboro6847 I appreciate it!
I have a CUCV blazer, and the first thing i did was change my numbers on the grille to the same as you did. Lol
Ive been wanting one of these for so long
That’s one bad ass truck right there brother
I appreciate it! It’s been a lot of work.
Man I love it!! I have 3 square bodies and I want one of these so bad!! Awesome truck.
Now that's a cool square body
@@georgiaboy1579 i appreciate it!
That’s one sweet rig! I love it.
@@GardnerOutdoors Thank you! I’m definitely lucky to have it.
Say no more! I would die to have that truck! :)
@@bfgivmfith Oh wow, I would prefer to sell it to you instead haha
When I had my 1986 m1008, I had it converted to a 12v system and had 2 alternators' to keep the military look and to be able to get it back home if one of them decided to not work. I did alot of work to it since I was restoring it. I owned the same truck twice and then traded it for a 1965 Willy's Jeep cj6. I took the bridge plate off of the m1008 before I traded it and mounted it on my '21 sarge green Willy's jeep gladiator. It looks stock with it on.
@@Groovy-z3x I switched mine to 12 volts, but I keep thinking about putting the other alternator back on. It doesn’t need it, but it would have the military look again. At the very least it would be a good spot to keep a spare haha.
Cool truck. Love the rubber. Michelin makes good tires.
90mph in that thing is insane though. Haha
@@fr33dumb0 It’s def sketchy at that speed. I balanced the tires with steel BBs, so the faster I drive the better the tires ride. I wouldn’t want to try it with swampers though.
If you take the pulley system from a 6.5 you can have one belt. You will need to change the water pump and the power steering pump and bracket with it. I put a 6.5 from a 1998 Sierra in my 81 Chevy. I even found an AC unit from a 91 suburban and hooked up the AC using the compressor that was already on the engine. In the winter, I unbolt the compressor and strap it to the wheel well and I put the hydraulic pump for the plow gear where the AC goes.
@@arthurgay5746 That’s an awesome idea. Lack of a/c is the only downside to it. I have looked at the vintage a/c kit, but would rather run the compressor off a serpentine belt.
@@rangerismine everything from a 6.5 will fit on a 6.2. all of the 6.5s have a serpentine belt. They also all have a spot for a vacuum pump on the alternator bracket. The alternator from a 98 6.5 only has one wire to the small plug. You just need to snip the plug off the old alternator and join it to the new one. You can use an idler in place of the AC if needed
Excellent. I am saving my pennies to buy some of them Michelin surplus tires like that.
@@victorriceroni8455 They are worth it if you can find them. CSM army tires sometimes has them in stock. He has tons of hummer tires for low prices.
I have 5 michelin 11.00r16 XZLs for sale if you are in FL
Where did you find those at? Those are some cool tires.
Have a lot of similar mods on mine. Nice rig.
@@jamespeart9922 Nice! You should post a video of it on TH-cam.
@@rangerismine I was thinking about doing one actually.
Better than new crap!
@@frankfitz3421 You got that right!
Lmao i saw your Comment and I came straight to the new video! Beautiful truck man, Its inspiring me to fix mine again
@@somebodyyouusetoknow4532 Thanks bud! Get yours built and post some videos of it.
I must say I am a little bit jealous,but in a good way👍
@@tomgiberson5516 Gotta use it as motivation to build a better one!
I like that rig!!
I dont think 5 inch lift blocks and 90 mph should go together. Sweet rig man. I have always wanted one of these cucvs. Crazy how much they go for now. I have also heard the doors are common to have so much bondo a magnet wont stick. Our soldiers were not easy on these. Thanks for the video
@@mikewest712 Its not too bad. The u bolts were custom bent by a big rig shop, so they are high quality. Axle wrap isn’t an issue either with how thick the rear spring are.
my dream truck!
Mine too! Only took about a year to get running and build. The hard part was finding one to start with.
that thing is perfect buddy! is it the 6.2 detroit in there also what trans and t case
@@glenbarnier It’s still the 6.2! It has the TH400 trans and NP208 transfer case.
I’m a ford guy but nice truck looks good man
@@robperkins2674 I appreciate it. I like the pre-1997 fords, especially the old high boys.
@@rangerismine I had a 76 High boy now I have a 79 that I’m working on and a 97 OBS power stroke
Heck yea, that’s what I’m talking about.
I want that truck! Awesome!
@@chrishaban2835 Get you one and build it up! These are fun to work on.
I’ve wanted a cucv for a long time. That’s bad ass.
@@aaronknight9071 I appreciate it! It’s taken a while to get it built.
I like your truck bro.
@@Nganthug I appreciate it!
Its perfect !
@@matthewlacelle9422 Thank you! The dents and rust add character.
That's my dream truck 😍
Build you one!
@rangerismine I wish I could they get sold at auction for like 12k and I only make 38k year
They have come up in price a lot unfortunately. You can still build a longbed K10 pretty cheap though. No one wants the long bed K10s for some reason.
@@rangerismine yep I'd get the K5 blazer instead they are still pretty reasonable in price finding the diesel is tough though 😕 I'll figure something out lol
Way to effing cool ! 💪😎💪
@@JeffRamblin Yessir!
Nice rig
@@caitlyndowney7983 Thanks!
Drove one at Benning for awhile. Good truck, didn't really care for that 6.5 though......
@@ct87gn25 They are turds until you turn the fuel screw up.
We had these when I served. They were far from a cush ride, but they could take some abuse.
@@waynejohnson3214 I got friends that drove these in the military in the 90s. Definitely a sweet way to cruise around, but a/c would of been nice haha.
im gonna need that truck.
@@jeremiahfiek5495 Buy you one and build it up! They are pretty simple once you convert to 12 volts.
@@rangerismine and im a die hard 70s-90s Ford guy if that tells ya anything
@@jeremiahfiek5495 The only truck I would trade for would be a 1970s F-250 highboy. I would want it with a big block and C6 trans. I think the big block option is the 390FE?
What kind of tube did you use for your intake?
@@hiddenwatersflyfishing I’m not sure what it’s called, but it connects to the end of gutters to direct the water away from the house foundation. It’s was like $10 at Lowe’s. I actually saw another TH-camr use it and it works perfect.
I used to work on these in the Army. 63B
@@TheWrenchist That’s awesome. How often did these go through V-belts back then? Mine used to eat them before I went to 1/2” green belts.
It was in the 80s, but I don’t remember them going through belts plenty of transmissions and a couple axles
I did 1000 miles in three days all in really deep mud all in four-wheel-drive so I basically didn’t sleep for three days but it was the cut with the top. I drove for a captain and had to listen to radios. I had a security clearance so I had books Night vision back then night vision you were allowed to drive with it, but I did
We’re NOT allowed to use nvg ato drive
Dang that’s a lot of miles to drive a CUCV haha. I can see the axles under the blazers since those are just 1/2 ton 10 bolts axles.
Nice 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@GaryRupp-fe6ly Murica’!
It looks just like the one in Harry and the hendersons
@@JayBallard-f6v It does. I had to look that one up.
Nice
I appreciate it!
man love that thing- try to get one here in europe- evr year more difficult to find one and crazy expensive !! ;-/
@@izom I have seen a couple ones in Europe on Steel Soldiers. No telling what those guys paid for them though.
@@rangerismine oh morlock motors ;-) yes- 10 years ago 5000 unrestored now from 15.000 up ;- () .. IF you get one...
Wow they have gone up a lot in price then.
Yea coool truck!
@@CharlesSmith-gw7gp Thanks for checking it out!
I had a 1986 scottsdale with the 6.2 idi .4 speed 4x4 i got for 200$ it was a unit.my fuel pump was turned to the moon.
@@paul707.7 Its wild to me how much the 6.2 wakes up if you just turn the fuel screw and have a ram intake tube. Mine has no issues running 70+, even on hills. That’s with 38.5” military tires too.
F beautiful
@@subaruwrx5701 Thanks!
Where did you get your shackles? I see they're not original.
@@wiruralguy6190 I got them from tractor supply. My truck was missing all 4 when I got it. I think Hillbilly wizard sells the original ones though.
@@rangerismine missing all 4 too and don't wanna pay what he wants $$$
@@wiruralguy6190 Is he really wanting $100 each hahaha. I got all 4 at tractor supply for less than that.
Actual lift springs would probably make for a more comfortable ride...
@@212caboose What brand? I have 5.5” superlift springs on the front right now.
How does it handle ?? Does it go straight lol.
@@JakeHughes-oo7gy Yea it drives good on the highway. Could use some more caster in the front, but that’s about it. These old straight axle Chevys ride pretty good. Nothing like a twin I beam ford, that’s for sure lmao.
I've got to get mine setup about like that. I need those wheels, anymore details on rear wheels?
@@mblake0420 The rears are 16x10 US wheels. The backspacing is 4.75”, but 5” of backspacing would of been perfect.
Check out part number 82-600805 for the rear wheels. Jegs and Summit racing sell them. The back spacing is 5” so they would fit perfect.
@@rangerismine what's wrong with 4.75? They look perfect
@rangerismine any rubbing on steering arm? I have 33s on 16s k30 factory wheels I believe and the side wall grazes it occasionally on hard rights
@@mblake0420The rear tires stick out about 1/4” more than the fronts. It’s close but I can’t help but notice it.
Poor City slickers are hearing Chinese right now !! 😆😆😆
Yessir!
I got a non military 6.2l and ive been thinking about turning the injection pump up. Would you recommend i do and if you do whats the dos and donts, like how much i should do, im tired of it being slow but ive herd you can melt pistons doing to much. Thanks
@@buckslayer2845 If you turn the fuel screw 1/8 turn and install the intake tube, it will really wake the motor up. I turned mine 1/4 turn, but I have upgraded fan/fan clutch and bigger exhaust. I haven’t ever heard of a 6.2 melting pistons, but I have seen a bunch with busted oil cooler lines and broken cranks from bad balancers.
@rangerismine ok I'll have to try that because I could be on the floorboard and I won't gain speed going up a hill. Probly don't help that I think my motor is on its last leg.
@@buckslayer2845 Clogged fuel filters can cause it to have low power as well. The spin up fuel filters will flow more fuel than the tuna can one.
@rangerismine I have a spin on filter that I changed last year the old one didn't look bad at all though. Also is there any way to make these start easier because I have to cycle glow plugs twice on a 70 degree day before it starts and it runs low oil pressure when it's idling at running temp.
I use the 60G upgraded glow plugs, and I put them on a push button. It’s the only way I have found to get 100% reliable activation of the glowplugs, and get an easy start. The factory timer setup gave my problems on both 6.2 trucks I had.
90, bro?90 mph? Down hill in a hurricane or what?
@@308scoutrfl It will run 90 on flat ground. I have another video running almost 80 going uphill.
All you need now is a fuel truck. Mine went anywhere at 8 mpg.
@@greybone777 Dang that’s rough haha. No idea what this one gets, I haven’t tracked it.
I remember after the whole 2008 thing I saw one of these for 3k
@@RinkyRoo2021 These used to sell for like $500 at auction years ago. The jeep folks would buy them just for the axles and scrap the rest. Now these def are worth a lot.
Your "all copper" radiator isn't all copper.
The radiator tanks are brass.
@@mwilliamshs I bet you are fun at parties.
Nice, let's trade bro!
@@RimRig_AZ You would have to add a/c for Arizona haha.
@@rangerismine Ha, I'm in northern AZ 7k ft. elevation don't need A/C. Love your truck if you want to sell it let me know. 👍
Needs more "uh..."
I love it
@@off-roadnpew2183 Heck yea, I appreciate it!