What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

[Bethelfire]

Fixed my burned wire from ALT2 and it working again!

 

[1ton cucv k5 turbo]

Ordered rebuild kit for alts from CUCVElectric


took measurements for wall mount by rear radio bus for stereo amp or linear..... Also trying to figure out placement of Linear amp for CB, as it has to stay away from Sound system as much as possible

 

[rsh4364]

found an unplowed township rd.,2-3 foot drifts,turned around for the challenge, a good mile long rd. and she did it in 2wd, hopefully they dont plow tonight so gf can run camera tommorow and i can put in 4wd !!

 

[combatmech]

Performed some troubleshooting on a hard start/ rough running after start problem. Tweaked idle up a touch, replaced a leaking-dry rotted fuel line ( top inboard side of filter base to the IP ) Still need to change the fast-idle temp switch. Wanted to get the hard start problem fixed first.
If I let the truck sit for more than week, she would be hard to start. Got worse over the past few weeks. Suspected air in the system. We'll see what happens tomorrow morning.

 

[bgekky3]

I pulled mine behind my deuce for 670 miles I have 490 to go tomorrow and I pulled it 555 yesterday. I also fixed the spare tire carier today.

 

[topgun217]

Replacing dash light bulbs and thinking of drilling hole in fender for stereo antenna. My dash lights are not the brightest. Also just replaced the speedo cable since it quit working.

 

[Repo3004]

Dale wow that was a quick turn over' , you got rid of (2) CUCV in a short time... Its destined Roy you to have something BIGGER I appreciate all the help the other night with helping you helping me load up that M1009 body. Now what you're going to do with the extra parts (hint-hint)

 

[chief1983]

Replacing dash light bulbs and thinking of drilling hole in fender for stereo antenna. My dash lights are not the brightest. Also just replaced the speedo cable since it quit working.

I had a windshield with the hidden antenna when I got my 09, might want to check to see if you have one before drilling holes in your truck. Then you just need to find the cable with the button end that attaches to the windshield, which I'm still trying to find myself. Not sure what it's called though so it's been taking me a while.

 

[richingalveston]

for the windshield attenna attachment you can get it at lmc truck. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=182

 

[cpf240]

Replacing dash light bulbs and thinking of drilling hole in fender for stereo antenna. My dash lights are not the brightest. Also just replaced the speedo cable since it quit working.

I know this is a basic suggestion, but some don't know about it... have you adjusted the brightness of the dash lights via the headlight switch?

 

[chief1983]

When I first got my CUCV, I thought there were no dash lights, and then a friend said, hey, try turning that headlight knob. Boy I felt like a horse's patoot.

And thanks richingalveston.

 

[deuce200385]

Today-
Doghead relay
2 new optima redtops
New alternator
Cleaned all fuses and applied Dielectric grease to everything i could find....

Next Weekend-
ORD crossover steering
PSC steering box
ORD steering box brace

 

[Shackelford R]

I cleaned my fuses and installed my wiper motor still no wipers just waiting for wiper swich to get here should fix the problum.

 

[rsh4364]

took my 1009 over to topgun217s to compare trucks and seek advice,he also has 1009, great guy,great visit,and his son is more interested in cucvs than video games,a future collector im sure...

 

[jets1959]

took my 1009 over to topgun217s to compare trucks and seek advice,he also has 1009, great guy,great visit,and his son is more interested in cucvs than video games,a future collector im sure...

Got to get the younger generation up away from the tv and motivated. This is a great wholesome hobby to get them involved in! Great job!!!

 

[Vhyle]

Today, I finally did the resistor bypass mod, checked the air in the tires, and attached my skull n' crossbones plate to the front. So now I'm a badass.

EDIT: Oh, and I cleaned out underneath the intake manifold. Apparently a critter of some sort made it their home for who knows how long. It was packed with insulation and pine stuff. No creature will be living in my truck without paying rent!

 

[wayne pick]

Today, I finally did the resistor bypass mod, checked the air in the tires, and attached my skull n' crossbones plate to the front. So now I'm a badass.

Thats a Jolly Roger my friend, and i'll bet it looks great on that black truck.

 

[scottladdy]

... Oh, and I cleaned out underneath the intake manifold. Apparently a critter of some sort made it their home for who knows how long. It was packed with insulation and pine stuff. No creature will be living in my truck without paying rent!

There is a drain hole at the back of the valley that allows liquids to drain out through a tube that exits the side of the engine block. If there was a critter spending quality time in there, I'll bet that they plugged that hole. Something you might want to check.

 

[Vhyle]

Thats a Jolly Roger my friend, and i'll bet it looks great on that black truck.

 

[forest522]

Took it for a spin and filled up before the price tops $4 a gallon. Runs like a champ for 27 years old. I can hardly wait for better weather so I can hit the long list of to-dos!