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The guy sold to to someone else. Paid cash for it. That's probably a good thing anyways. I'll save up some money and buy something nicer in a few months.

The bank wants it to be appraised before they give me the loan. I'm going to have him take it to a friend of mines shop to have the frame checked out first. Looked over it again this morning, and drove it again. It tracks straight and true, and there is no visible frame damage. I guess we'll...

I have the cash to buy the truck. But I don't want to do it that way. I'm taking the loan out in my wifes name, then I'll pay it back pretty quick to build her credit. As for taking it to a mechanic, I will. After I buy it. If it ends up having damage, I'll use the truck for parts.

I'm from Trenton, Ga.

Yeah. The front bumper is pretty bent up too. From what I could see, the frame was fine.

Here are a few pics I snapped. Does anyone know what the bolts are on the side of the bed? The guy I'm getting it from claims they were there when he bought it.

Talked to the bank, and insurance company. Talked the guy down to $5800. Should find out tomorrow if the bank will give me the loan. I'm pretty excited. I've been wanting a project truck for a long time. I feel like this will be a good one.

I just took it out for a drive and looked over everything. It runs great. I'm actually surprised at how easy it cranked up, and idled. It also drove and shifted really well. I know next to nothing about these kind's of trucks, or any diesel for that matter. There was VERY little rust...

Here are a few pics.

Hey guys. There is a 1986 CUCV m1008 for sale on base here, and I'm thinking about going for it. It wont be a daily driver. It will be a project/SHTF/toy for me. When I say "toy" I wont be abusing it. Just get a little muddy sometimes. Anyways, my issue is that he has a banks sidewinder...

Hey guys. Just saying hello. I'm looking into buying a 1986 CUCV M1008. So I thought I'd join up and get to know everyone. Currently stationed at Naval Station Norfolk.