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  1. SouthernSteel

    Official 2012 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    Well the sad thing is im unemployed but at the same time i have the time would love to bring my m1008 but cost looks like it wont happen.though if i had a place to stay and some one would feed me lol. i might would fly down or look in to renting a trailer and truck to tow my m1008...
  2. SouthernSteel

    Official 2012 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    Gawd im so jealous i wish i could come yall are gonna be about 6.5 hours away from me and im a little weary of driving my m1008 for that long lol.However it would be a true test for ole clifford:].Im curious as to the back roads i would have to take them and stay off the interstates and when i...
  3. SouthernSteel

    Suburban front doors on a M1009?

    No problem,But if you ever want to do a road trip this way your more than welcome ,we have alot of parts.;)Not to mention wouldnt mind meeting another Steel Soldier member.
  4. SouthernSteel

    Suburban front doors on a M1009?

    Do you want to make a trip down here to Nc Hey Marcus,I have 2 m1009 door shells if you are interested pm me. I live right outside jacksonville nc.:]One has guts with a door panel and the other is just a shell but they are in decent shape.Neither have glass or corner windows.
  5. SouthernSteel

    Radiator R&R ?

    Fire fox,You should be able to get those items at Napa,advance auto,auto zone,oreillys.The napa part number for the dimmer switch is below. The water level the gm part number is 358375 auto zone did carry it also good luck.Most anything you need for the cucvs Just look up the civiy counter part...
  6. SouthernSteel

    GA MVPA Fall Rally: September 28-29, 2012

    Goodness,Yall i would so love to go.But due to unemployment and distance i wont be able to make either at this point.8 hours in a stock m1008 im not sure if i could handle that :[.Hope yall have a great time sounds like it should be a good show.
  7. SouthernSteel

    Engine governor

    Posting Under the Influence=PUI hahaha :grd:I have to say this thread was hillarious and the governor i beleive its your foot.I personally dont run my m1008 over 55mph its already kinda screaming. And i have been told i didnt have a sense of humor.:]
  8. SouthernSteel

    Will a 1988 Blazer top fit M1009?

    Haha i hear ya Gm had a great span of parts interchange thats for sure:] Hahahah,I hear ya,If you have any more questions feel free to ask me if i can help i will.Im a huge fan of the 80's Chevy trucks,Suburbans,K5 blazers,M1008's and M1009's.Gm had a huge span on interchange alot of guys...
  9. SouthernSteel

    Transmission wouldn't shift into 3rd

    Modulator valve.I personally would change the modulator valve out its the cheapest fix.Mine cost me $12 dollars at advance autoparts.they had it on the shelf.Part #md-48[thumbzup] Then if thats not it,Vaccum lines and or Vaccum pump.Good luck
  10. SouthernSteel

    Will a 1988 Blazer top fit M1009?

    Yes, the military did get a few of them i have seen one on ebay and on Camplejeune.:][thumbzup]Yeah i know this is off the thread but i figured it would be warranted.:] stonepicker has some of the ccucv2s.:]
  11. SouthernSteel

    Will a 1988 Blazer top fit M1009?

    Just to give some serious clarification on Interchange for those that might not know. The Blazer on the left is a 1991 chevy k5 fullsize blazer the one on the right is a 1992 chevy k5 blazer.Though the bodstyles outside fenders and doors and body style changed and transfercases and...
  12. SouthernSteel

    My 1990 GMC Suburban CUCV clone AKA: M1007 or M1029

    K9 Im so digging that.It looks amazing i really like that newer single worktruck headlight.You have just sealed my decision. Im gonna go with that radiator support and grille set up to fix my m1008.Thanks for the pictures my friend looks good.:][thumbzup]
  13. SouthernSteel

    Need radiator advice. Replace/upgrade

    I prefer the steel and copper for the diesel but thats me.Good luck with the project glad to see you got it under control.[thumbzup]
  14. SouthernSteel

    1951 Chev Suburban Preservation

    Hahaha,or a couch lol.Nice pictures and i have to say im very impressed im so glad the old iron is gonna get a second life.But as a classic hotrod lover.If the suburban is to be drivin the drive train defintely needs to be upgraded.Good thing is newer brothers and sisters are very plentiful you...
  15. SouthernSteel

    Need radiator advice. Replace/upgrade

    NR 2098 Napa brand new radiator $450 with tax.Replaced at the first of the year and havent had a problem yet. (knock on wood):beer:
  16. SouthernSteel

    1951 Chev Suburban Preservation

    I love that Suburban.Im a fan i have owned several newer 73-91 suburbans but i love seeing an older one rescued way to go and good luck with it. :] Wow that suburban was manufactured on the 26th of sept 1951.One day after my birthday i was Born on Sep 25th 27 years after thats so awesome.Now i...
  17. SouthernSteel

    Looking to buy a CUCV

    Wow the bearings are a heck of alot cheaper for the m1009 than the m1008.Timken is the best bearing you can buy and the fact you can rent a truck and trailer that cheap thats amazing. Good luck and we all expect to see pictures. :] Of the m1009 hahaha 8-)
  18. SouthernSteel

    How to price Cucv parts?

    Down here in NC,We get about $400 for a good m1008 frame and patracy im with ya man.Thats pretty close to what i paid for mine and i drove it home.Now the army one well thats a diffrent story but it wont take much to get it going as soon as i get off my butt and change the fuel tank.:driver:
  19. SouthernSteel

    Ok SteelSoldiers Heres My m1008 :]

    I will Drive this truck around tommrow. In remembrance of those Fire Fighters That Lost their lives On Sept 11th 2001.A little history About this Truck It started its life in Flint Michigan. On a gm assembly line.It was painted Carc Green(OD green) as stated in a contract the military had with...
  20. SouthernSteel

    How do you clean your CUCV?

    I made the mistake of not tighting the plate down around the steering column down at your feet and i went and played in the mud the nite before.Suffice to say alot of mud was in the cab with me in the floor boards so i took a couple of trash bags and wrapped everything up in the cab and sprayed...
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