CUCV 1008,1009, 1028 prices.

[2deuce]

Location is always important, but as a general rule, what are they going for these days, for one with no body cancer? I've checked CL in the PNW, with zero results, for any condition. I have a M1028, I'm thinking of selling, I want to get as much as possible, and can wait.
Asking for advice here where so many guys remembering prices during the active CUCV surplus years, may tend to hold down current value ideas, but I appreciate your thoughts.
I saw a M1009 on Ebay bid to almost 20k, and not meet reserve, but it looked dolled up, something I don't have, or would want.

Thanks

 

[GunnyM1009]

I've seen M1009s in Alabama with no rust in good running condition go for 6-10K depending on the current market.

 

[2deuce]

I'm not up to date on vehicle prices these days, let alone CUCV prices. Except to know vehicles are way up compared to the pre-covid covid era. I tried to find anything listed on CL that was comparable without any luck. I saw one upgraded M1009 with M1008 running gear along with M1102 trailer for 23k.

 

[wheelspinner]

Anything squarebody is insane. But I think it’s a bubble to some extent. Nice rust free 1028 with original correct axles probably realistically in the 7-9 range. That’s what I see here in NC

 

[bprzyw]

I’ve been seeing here in Pa anywhere from 4-20k.

 

[wheelspinner]

I’ve been seeing here in Pa anywhere from 4-20k.

Of course there are outliers, always will be. Always the rot boxes that are worth the axles and that’s about it-to over restored over priced trucks that are unlikely to actually sell at that (though a fool and his money are soon parted). I stand by my thoughts for average trucks in average condition

 

[patracy]

My CUCV would only be sold to @Spot_ll if that ever happened. But I know I wouldn't take less than $12k as it sits right now minus the crane.

 

[2deuce]

I've been occasionally checking CL locally, and now expanded to adjacent states, but haven't seen anything. Either they sell quickly, and I've been missing them, or everyones holding on to them. I used to see some M1009's driving around, but not too many pickups. I haven't seen anything running in a couple years now.

 

[adf5565]

I've been occasionally checking CL locally, and now expanded to adjacent states, but haven't seen anything. Either they sell quickly, and I've been missing them, or everyones holding on to them. I used to see some M1009's driving around, but not too many pickups. I haven't seen anything running in a couple years now.

I’m not sure people are using Craigslist much anymore. For better or worse it’s Facebook marketplace, and a search in my area within 500 miles of PA shows maybe 2 dozen or more right now. Everywhere from $4k for beaters to $22.5k for fully restored. The median seems to be the $10-12k list pice.

 

[deank]

Hello all. I bought my M1031 back in April for 6.5 k. Found it on ebay. Granted it had been repainted red for fire duty. Only had 16k miles on it. Did have floor pan and cab corner issues.

 

[2deuce]

That sounds like a good deal especially if the generator works on your M1031. One of the requirements for the vehicles donated to fire depts is that they should be painted the colors of that accepting fire dept. Which is usually red.

 

[GM72K10]

If you keep your eyes open there are some bargains here and there. Got this one for $500 (total) at auction. Graterford Pa. Prison truck, been sitting for a while but came with a title.

 

[nyoffroad]

I sold one cheap about a year ago, let it go for $5,000 but the bed supports were starting to go and the cab corners and rockers popping it also had about 100,000 miles on it but ran great. I have a civvie Blazer that I turned down $12500. for it. Price can be hard to set , hope you get what you want.

 

[Keith_J]

That sounds like a good deal especially if the generator works on your M1031. One of the requirements for the vehicles donated to fire depts is that they should be painted the colors of that accepting fire dept. Which is usually red.

I've only inspected 4 M1031 SECMs, all had some system issues with many being original install mistakes. Doesn't help the manuals are still restricted.
Thankfully most components are quite durable. The generator needs to spin at 1800 RPM to get both 60 Hz and full voltage (no AVR, rotor current is from output load). PTO gearing plus cog belt ratio means the engine only spins around 1400 RPM. Fortunately, all have had the actuator adjusted which prevents sufficient throttle to spin the generator more than 2000 RPM unloaded.
The photo below shows how I adjusted the actuator arm for more throw. There is trigonometry involved in the mechanism..gain had to be turned way down as the generator was hunting. The angle between the pushrod and actuator arm was about 15°, this meant the maximum angle was 50° at full throw. As I adjusted, the base angle is now 45°, meaning full throw is now 80°. The push rod is shortened so there is minimal slop with governor off and engine warm.

 

[tjonesdfw]

Can’t seem to find anything in the Texas area at any price. Have also been looking for a 1009 to add to our collection for over a year. Not finding anything other than rotted basket cases.

 

[cucvrus]

1985 Chevrolet Blazer D10 M1009 CUCV 4x4 | eBay

 

[85CUCVtom]

Anything squarebody is insane. But I think it’s a bubble to some extent.

Agreed. Anything squarebody GM is fetching a premium in my area. As to it being a bubble, yeah I think so and I think we are getting close to the end of it.

 

[2deuce]

Do you think the bubble has to do with squarebodies in particular? If so what has driven it? and why is it ending?

 

[Keith_J]

All vehicles are in short supply. And those with vehicles are testing the market with inflated prices as the future is concerned.

There is an expanding market for vehicles without OBD ports, GPS tracking and Wi-Fi. It only takes one story of a vehicle being disabled because someone didn't accept terms of service on software.

Think I'm stretching? Try changing oil in a modern vehicle and leave it just a tiny bit low. You will get a call. OK, they are only looking out for warranty purposes.

 

[C130guy]

Starting to see a lot more squarebodies in movies and shows. Wouldn't be surprised if the price jumps have something to do with all the retro fads going on too. I got lucky and found my M1009 on the side of the road for $2800 last year. Had the typical metal cancer to it so not a screaming deal but I'm happy with it.