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  1. SouthernSteel

    first time owner of M1008

    These guys come across stern but if u really get in a bind they will answer your questions:mrgreen: yall know who u are hahah i should know im still a newbie welcome to the Green White Black and Red side lol (laugh all yall wont i have seen all 4 colors not on the same truck but i have seen the...
  2. SouthernSteel

    cleivis for the front bumpers on cucv, m1008, and m1009, etc.

    lol i hear ya at least they didnt steal that or your fuel cap hahahah have a great evening
  3. SouthernSteel

    cleivis for the front bumpers on cucv, m1008, and m1009, etc.

    Well i have all 4 clevis hooks from tractor supply i put mine in a vise and had to spread them but they defintely do their job just fine i bought grade 8 bolts washers lock washers and nuts i have $100 total four all four with bolts from lowes if im not mistakin the military clevis usaully go...
  4. SouthernSteel

    Which One is the Correct Motor mount For the m1008

    motor mounts Ok i guess i was askin for that West tech lol south dave thanks il look it up that way as for u westech i guess always one wise guy ha ha im really surprised doghead didnt chime in with this one
  5. SouthernSteel

    Which One is the Correct Motor mount For the m1008

    Ok the number i got from the 34p tm for a motor mount didnt match the actual application written so im curious BK 6021179 is the number that came up in the interchange on the napa using the number from the tm but the actual motor mount for a 6.2 is totally diffrent the part number BK 6021179...
  6. SouthernSteel

    Have you named you truck?

    No doubt i do love my mom as for M1008 Aka Clifford it has defintely come along way since that pic and still a work in progress i love it its one of the better Cucv Bodys i have seen i got lucky its an old air force m1008 so the body aint beat to bad the cab is awesome except for the holes for...
  7. SouthernSteel

    anyone heard from popacom aka bill

    Hey to any of the SS fourm mods or members i was wandering if popa com is doin ok havent seen him on the site inawhile just curious :]any info i would be greatful thanks 8-)
  8. SouthernSteel

    Have you named you truck?

    i dont feel so bad now after reading some crazy names.My m1008 as yall know is painted red Courtesy of the USDA forrestry service Down in SC with that being said my Mom Named my truck for me SHe dubbed my 1 ton Cucv m1008 Clifford as in the big red dog at first wasnt reall keen on it but its...
  9. SouthernSteel

    For the guys and girls with belt issues M1008

    Hey yall i read quite afew of the posts on the forum involving the belts on the m1008.so heres the part numbers i used so i would have adjustment as the belts stretched which i know is a problem over time with these trucks i hope this helps Gates#7483 pass side alt,fan,crank Gates#7575...
  10. SouthernSteel

    Best M1008 Mods

    Always good to c another NC SS member names john aka Southern Steel just want to welcome u to the site as for the mods these guys are talkin about they arent kidding if u need anything let me know i have access to m1008 parts if u need anything welcome again
  11. SouthernSteel

    What oil do you run in a 6.2

    I use royal purple 15w40 with a kn filter so far i have changed the oil twice no real big issues i did notice the thing doesnt smoke as bad at start up after sittin for a day or to which leads me to beleive that it was an improvement going to the synthietc oil may have been a postive not to...
  12. SouthernSteel

    Just a few reasons it's good to own a CUCV...

    The key thing is funny i did that at a car lot to the salesman i should have made a b et i might could have drove off with it lol
  13. SouthernSteel

    Just a few reasons it's good to own a CUCV...

    [thumbzup]roflYall crack me u p Olag everything u own is a chick magnet lol But the Coolest Thing i love about owning my M1008 is how Little Kids point at it when i pull up in a parking lot (makes me smile everytime )My nieces Love the thing My truck being red probably has alot to do with that...
  14. SouthernSteel

    How does your Voltmeter read under load?

    Well i see this is an old post but im gonna post My meter in the 1008 drops a little then goes right back to the white line underload also im curious what kind of aftermarket gauges are avaible for a replacement for the volt meter in The M1008
  15. SouthernSteel

    4 new/ used CUCV's

    YEah i totally understand it really sucks how all of it works but what can u do except try to save as much as u can if some one is willin to let u [thumbzup]most are pretty good about lettin ya get stuff thiers been quite a few that the terminolgy DOUCHE BAG comes to mind though one in every...
  16. SouthernSteel

    Alternator issue = Very frustrated!

    I personally Feel yalls pain.I had some of the same problems when i got my M1008 one of the prior owners of my M1008 Tried to hook the batteries up Wrong instead of doing it in a series like it was suppose to be. That epsiode Burnt the fusible link on the firewall at the 12volt block burnt the...
  17. SouthernSteel

    M1008 shocks

    I went with ranchos rs 5000 series 0-2 inches im running 285 75 16s and they do a great job of handlingthem the ride aint bad
  18. SouthernSteel

    Travel Help MD to NC

    Welcome to NC im out here in eastern NC a place Called Jacksonville NC home of Camplejeune Good to here u had a safe trip ;)
  19. SouthernSteel

    New gal from NY

    YAll are to much welcome aboard Steel soldiers names john aka Southern Steel nice rig i bet u get all kinds of looks drivin thatCUCV :]
  20. SouthernSteel

    gas mileage

    Hahahah 308 gears make a huge diffrence im probably doin more like 15-18 lol with my m1008 with no lift and 285 75 16s with 456 gears
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