Hack-job crew cab CUCV?

[BTC70]

I think your best bet is to watch eBay and craigslist until something close to what you want comes up (a 1973-1987 4x4 crew cab 3/4 ton or 1 ton SRW with a 6.2 diesel). It shouldn't take too long before you see what you want - and it won't cost an arm and a leg plus be a headache to make it into what you want. There's nothing magical about CUCVs - they're specifically optioned Chevrolet regular cab 1-ton pickups with a few special order items (24v starter system, brush guard, tie downs, blackout lights) that are of no use to you in reality. Oh, and don't forget to look under GMC also.

 

[Warthog]

And it has cruise control

 

[Recovry4x4]

I think your best bet is to watch eBay and craigslist until something close to what you want comes up (a 1973-1987 4x4 crew cab 3/4 ton or 1 ton SRW with a 6.2 diesel). It shouldn't take too long before you see what you want - and it won't cost an arm and a leg plus be a headache to make it into what you want. There's nothing magical about CUCVs - they're specifically optioned Chevrolet regular cab 1-ton pickups with a few special order items (24v starter system, brush guard, tie downs, blackout lights) that are of no use to you in reality. Oh, and don't forget to look under GMC also.

These don't pop up too often. Even less with the 6.2. I've been looking for a while. Finding one without rust is even tougher. When you do find them, they are close to an arm and a leg.

 

[ChevyC60]

The right one

It just takes patience. I found the right one.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I'm almost ready to convert a 2wd to 4wd.

 

[Pagan]

If you have a railroad in your area, see if they are selling the vehicle you seek, as most such companies sell off used vehicles occasionally. Railroads and utilities use a lot of crew cab 1 tons. Sometimes they also sell them to area auto dealers, who then detail them and up the price 100% or so. The power company trucks would likely be the best option. The other problem you will likely encounter with the 1 tons is people buying them for the Dana 60 running gear, to make rock crawlers. I have two of these crew cabs, a '77 and an '80 Chevrolet 1 tons, (to be parted out.) I average one guy every three weeks trying to buy one or both trucks. Most eventually admit they want them for the front and rear ends. Good luck on finding your truck. Pagan

 

[Skinny]

A 2wd to 4wd swap would be killer. Not only do you get a truck that probably hasn't seen as much road salt through the winter but the price is thousands less. When you do the frontend with leafs, you are already set up for high steer. Drop a Ford hi pinion D60 with crossover and it's good to go.

 

[Kfgk14]

A 2wd to 4wd swap would be killer. Not only do you get a truck that probably hasn't seen as much road salt through the winter but the price is thousands less. When you do the frontend with leafs, you are already set up for high steer. Drop a Ford hi pinion D60 with crossover and it's good to go.

Hmmmm...didn't even think about the high-steer angle...are the 2wd frames the same as the 4wd frames, just with spring hangers?

 

[ODdave]

The frames are not the same. It can be converted but there are many differences. One being the steering box is NOT in the same location, Also the rear spring hangers are different (about 2 in shorter).

 

[Cucvnut]

People on pirate do this cab swap all the time. Go look in the Chevy tech section. This is not the correct site for doing what u want to do.

 

[cscmc1]

Might watch your state's DOT sales, too -- I have seen several crew cab trucks in the classic blaze orange color of the Illinois DOT run through the local county auctions over the years. Might be hard to find one decent one, but worth a try!

 

[trukhead]

One man's trash, another man's treasure!!

If you go to this thread. page 7 you will see what you are looking for going to the scrapper:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/90710-chucv-soup-animal.html?highlight=cHucv+Soup:+animal


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