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  1. SouthernSteel

    Is a CUCV right for me?

    :ditto:Couldnt have said it any better Leeh725;)
  2. SouthernSteel

    Is a CUCV right for me?

    Well not all of them were completely slow (original)one of my close friends bought an m1008 here in NC, from a city sale and i can tell you thats sucker will flat out haul butt.We were looking around under the hood the other day and found a data plate on the drivers side valve cover it was kinda...
  3. SouthernSteel

    Fuel shut off solenoid Bad?

    Ignition key switch problem is what your issue is station.I know i just ran into that with my m1008. I swapped out columns and havent had a problem since.The original Cucv columns are old and probably were seriously abused.My original column was going thru ignition switches after the last one...
  4. SouthernSteel

    Steering Column Problem (VIDEO)

    Did you over tighten the two 15 mm nuts under the hood on the fire wall if you did that will happen. :]if its in a bind that is a symptom it happened to me.
  5. SouthernSteel

    M1008 Floor Replacement

    I would find another cab go ahead and find you a nice civiy cab. :] Then you will have all the creature comforts :]
  6. SouthernSteel

    VA Rally

    Though im not able to attend,I would like to say that any SS members taking 17 north bound thru Jacksonville NC.Please let me know i would love to meet some of ya and help if needed ;-)
  7. SouthernSteel

    New guy here, thinking of buying a CUCV

    I agree 100% Find one thats a little nicer.Im with Scout i fell prey to the first one i found and it should have been used for just the axles.:whistle:But im so far into it.I cant turn back now.If i would have found my army m1008 before my airforce m1008 i would have offered alot less...
  8. SouthernSteel

    Adjusting the steering wheel position

    Steering wheel isnt right Well i wasnt tryin to confuse ya,I personally dont like taking steering columns apart done it to many times unless i have to put an ignition switch in. Thats how i normally get my steering wheel straight never had any problem. My truck steers straight as an arrow...
  9. SouthernSteel

    Adjusting the steering wheel position

    Well i just put a new Steering gear box on and another steering column in my m1008 and my steering wheel is straight.The easiest way that i found to make sure the wheel is straight is turn your steering wheel till you get your wheels as straight as you can towards the front of the vehicle.After...
  10. SouthernSteel

    M1009 aka RED project under way

    Good start on the m1009 build.We have an m1009 we are about to scrap.I have the hard top and a few other parts if ya need anything,;-) PM me names john. BTW I still have the door shells also (they are red btw). If ya want to do a road trip we can make ya serious deal. Im located in...
  11. SouthernSteel

    GL & HUMMVe

    You know what they say about opioins your right i do Among other things drive them,pay $50,000 for a real hummvee. Im glad you own one if thats your cup of tea go right ahead.Some of us arent as well off or lucky enough to own such an iconic figure.:wink: Though i love od green,I do have...
  12. SouthernSteel

    GL & HUMMVe

    I personally have drivin the Hummvee's all variants and im not a fan.All are bulky and hard to see out off the only variant i liked was the 2 seater pickup truck variant.But im with the rest of the bunch in saying its probably better left alone.That they arent being released,I was givin a rough...
  13. SouthernSteel

    death wobble.. Fixing it with the steering stabilizer?

    DANI . I don't know about the older chevys but on the newer Dodge, that plow alot of snow. The wheel bearing goes to crap and its always the right hand side. When I do both sides, I also do two shocks and one steering shock, I'd be looking real hard at the right side bearing, king pin, tie rod...
  14. SouthernSteel

    R.I.P.-- John Winslow

    I never got a chance to meet Mr Winslow.My thoughts and prayers are with all those that knew him and were friends with him.He sounds like he was an awesome man.Rip mr winslow.
  15. SouthernSteel

    New from North Carolina

    Welcome to the site. Ncreb,names john aka Southernsteel you have some old salts on here that really love those willys.So your in good company.Im a civil war history buff myself.I have family that were apart of the confederacy on both sides one on each side my mother and one on my fathers side.Im...
  16. SouthernSteel

    M1008 383 Pictures

    Awesome, I was thinking of putting a Tbi 454 in my m1008. :]Llet us know how it does. Nice looking rig.:beer:
  17. SouthernSteel

    South Carolina to Kansas and return.

    God Speed ,Yall stay safe. :] :beer:
  18. SouthernSteel

    CUCV Variants parts interchangeability

    (Front End)Fenders ,Doors, Hood,radiator, radiator support,motor,Transmission,Possibly Transfer case (Interior) Seats, Dash pad,Dash Cluster,Steering Column. (Misc.)Headlights,Headlight Harness,Engine Harness,Interior Harness,Turnsignal lenses,Taillight lenses Im sure theirs more.:beer:
  19. SouthernSteel

    Who Bought Those Oshkosh MK-48s???

    I just found out a friend of mine,Bought one of the Mk48s From Lejeune. He picks it up today, and he said i could come out maybe saturday and see it. I can get some pics if not he may post some i dont know we will wait and see.:beer:
  20. SouthernSteel

    New tundra or cucv ?

    Well i personally have seen some really nice M1008s that were stock go for above $5,000 and ones that werent that bad that needed work as low as $3500.Now if your after a Variant M1028,m1010,Ect.Then those trucks are upwards of $8,000 or as low as $4,500.It depends on what your after.A friend of...
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