just brought home a 82 cucv from jersy

[linx310]

I see 3 possibilities
1. Stolen CUCV and some one used a VIN & title from an 82. A VIN check on the frame vs plate may confirm this.
2. An 82 some one took the parts from a CUCV and built it onto an 82 or put two trucks into one. Most likely of the 3.
3. A pre-production CUCV (i have heard rumors that they exist, never seen one online or in person)

Can you take any pics of the axels, engine bay, and interior?

Does it have frame horns coming out from the bumpers? (the things the shackles attach to)

 

[jakehaught99]

i can look tom i mean it has all the little millitary detials like the plate on the door showing size and numbers on the tailgate etc

 

[dstang97]

Is there a plaque on the drivers side door jamb? what about a sticker on the drivers door? drivers side inner fender? They should all match up. I think someone switched the cab or vin?

 

[jakehaught99]

ill look for all that i hope i didnt get ripped off but more so i hope its not stolen

 

[linx310]

ill look for all that i hope i didnt get ripped off but more so i hope its not stolen

I doubt its stolen, thats a lot of work to just get $1,500. I am betting some one fixed a CUCV by using a cab or parts from an 82.

It would be really cool though if you do indeed have a pre-production model.

 

[Cucvnut]

pictures man pictures !

 

[K9Vic]

I did not see your new post wit the VIN, that is not a CUCV according to t he standard VIN scheme as the 5th digit is not a "D" and the "C" is 2wd where it should be a "K" for 4wd. Yes it is a 1982 as the 10th digit is a "C'", but I would make sure the VIN matches the title. Maybe some early pre-production test mule, but I would think that would start with at least a 4wd K30 truck.


1GDH"C"34J7"C"V556825
1982 GMC C/K 3500 2WD Free VIN Search and Decoder - VIN Number 1GDHC34J7CV556825

 

[jakehaught99]

just ran out and snaped 2 pics posting them up now more after work tom thanks for the help everyone!

 

[jakehaught99]

heres a pic of the horn conecting to the rear shackel and the fuse blocks it was to dark for better pics

 

[Cucvnut]

same picture

 

[jakehaught99]

bus bars

 

[linx310]

Do the frame horns come out side of the bumpers like this?

The parts sticking out circled in red.

 

[jakehaught99]

yes

 

[NICK_M1009]

That's strange, I to think the vin plate was swithed. If he used another cab from a 2wd it's alot of work getting the wiring, switches and 4wd lever put in.

 

[jakehaught99]

and welding the gun racks to each side and theres some mounting plate on the passager floor for something

 

[dstang97]

You can unbolt the vin plate/ dash panel. Someone probably could not get it titled so they threw on a different vin.

 

[Cucvnut]

its still odd.

 

[jakehaught99]

that would make the most sence

 

[linx310]

I am not sure exactly where it is located...but I think there is a vin also on the frame some place. If you can find that it is probably the real vin and you can see when your truck was truly built.

 

[jakehaught99]

ill look around for it when i go to paint it i would like to know the real year so i dont look stupid sayin i have an 82 cucv