My crew cab cucv is getting closer!

[ccf460]

Started off as a one owner 89 chevy cc dually big block 4WD. De-grampa'd by removing all the diamond plate running boards and general crap. Ordered a 6" lift from rough country. Picked up 5 H1 wheels and tires from John at Faith Tire Supply. Drove to Matthews,N.C. and bought a M101 body with bows,sideboards ,and a cargo cover (also picked up a N.O.S. M105 cover that the guy didnt even know he had!). The work commenced. I am going to pick up a 5.9 6Bt out of an F800 next week, and let the fun begin. I have posted a few pics of the progress along the way. This will be an evolving thread. Thanks for the help in my other "let me ask you this" threads that helped get this project moving.

 

[1StumpJumper]

That thing is shaping up to be a beast!

 

[ccf460]

Thank you. I am planning on dumping the saddle tanks and go to a single rear. That should make it easier to fabricate side steps and also make room for storage boxes of some type under the bed in front of the rear tires. I picked up some 383 green at the Kentucky convention. Hopefully it will be the best of all worlds when it is done.

 

[cidrich]

Looking good!!!!! Cant wait to see it done.

 

[southdave]

Are you using 6 speed trans from the ford?

 

[ccf460]

I am not sure. It is sitting right behind the engine in this picture. I don't know if it is a 4,5,or 6 speed. Do you know about transfer case options? Or what transmissions were behind these?

 

[wreckerman893]

Needs stacks.

 

[ccf460]

Let's just say stack/s aren't ruled out! But, definitely not on the gas motor.

 

[southdave]

I am not sure. It is sitting right behind the engine in this picture. I don't know if it is a 4,5,or 6 speed. Do you know about transfer case options? Or what transmissions were behind these?
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My f600 has 6bt with a 6sp manual.. 4x4 drive could be achieve via divorced t case

 

[patracy]

I'd love to find a 3+3 truck like that. Kinda rare in 4x4 to start with.

I'd have kept it a dually though. I think it could happen with the H1 wheels with a custom spacer. At least, from what I can tell on my 1008 with no spacers on the rear.

 

[Tornadogt]

ccf460 you inspired me to join the team...


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?126796-As-close-to-a-4-door-CUCV-as-I-can-get

 

[saltman]

ccf460 what were your thoughts on the m105 vs. m101 front lip to center of wheelwell dimension when utilizing on a long bed truck? I am very curious what route you ended up going, thus brought back this old thread and made it my first post here on the site. I am looking forward to sharing my m1028 build with everyone over the next few months, cheers!

 

[MWMULES]

saltman I went a head and moved your question over to his thread on the truck with trailer bed mod.