Sorry to divert the thread. Is this because of heat build up? I've been considering a Sidewinder Kit eventually.NO DOUBT! Gotta keep moving!!!
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Sorry to divert the thread. Is this because of heat build up? I've been considering a Sidewinder Kit eventually.NO DOUBT! Gotta keep moving!!!
So they had the electrical gremlins early on? I always wondered if that was case, or if they started after they sat around.I drove the CUCV's and the pickups in the Army plus anything else with wheels (and some things tracked). I was never a big fan of them due to the grimlin prone electrical system.
But all vehicles have their problems including my deuces.
I guess it is just a matter of taste and what your frustration factor can tolerate.
That my friends is a Wreckermanism if I ever heard one. What a statement, I love it. GlenI guess it is just a matter of taste and what your frustration factor can tolerate.
I read something interesting online a while back (take it for what it's worth). Apparently some math whiz added up all the stuff these trucks come with, figured out the value in today's dollars (HAH!) adjusted for inflation, and determined that if you were to buy this same truck new today, you'd be paying over $50,000 for it!These things bring pretty decent coin in civi land, so GL is the cheapest way to get them. .
It's the truth. Same as with any vehicle, buy it if you like it and can afford it. Also, as mentioned earlier, they are in demand for the fellow who wants a more daily driver kinda setup. I've been in a few auctions where I later find out bidders wanted them for their teen drivers.I read something interesting online a while back (take it for what it's worth). Apparently some math whiz added up all the stuff these trucks come with, figured out the value in today's dollars (HAH!) adjusted for inflation, and determined that if you were to buy this same truck new today, you'd be paying over $50,000 for it!
I SAVED over $46,500 on my truck!!! Beat THAT!
That sounds like my wife's logic! -lol "Hey baby, I spent $100 on some shoes, but they were 75% off, so I saved us $300!!!!!!!!"I read something interesting online a while back (take it for what it's worth). Apparently some math whiz added up all the stuff these trucks come with, figured out the value in today's dollars (HAH!) adjusted for inflation, and determined that if you were to buy this same truck new today, you'd be paying over $50,000 for it!
I SAVED over $46,500 on my truck!!! Beat THAT!
I'll add fule to the flameOwn one, and you will understand
They are not more robust than the civvie counterpart. M1009's have 10 bolt trashy axles just like the civvie model, an np208 turbo 400 all just like the civvie version. What's more robust about it?The Deuces and other trucks are great, but at times not very practical.
The CUCVs are more useful intown and get very good fuel mileage. The M1009s have been averaging 20mpg. Also you can use biofuel when gas goes to $5/gal
They are also more robust than the civilian counterparts.
They are not more robust than the civvie counterpart. M1009's have 10 bolt trashy axles just like the civvie model, an np208 turbo 400 all just like the civvie version. What's more robust about it?
M1009's have an extra rear leaf, the J code 6.2, and the TH400 was not available for a civi K5. The C code 6.2 and 700R4 was all you coiuld get for the civi Blazer...They are not more robust than the civvie counterpart. M1009's have 10 bolt trashy axles just like the civvie model, an np208 turbo 400 all just like the civvie version. What's more robust about it?
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