Wanted: m1008 cucv wanted

[m38_cdn]

hi there, i am looking for a nice reasonably priced not rusted out m1008. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
cheers, john

[chris vickery]

Best bet is to look in the USA.

[m38_cdn]

Hi Chris, thanks for the reply, thought i would look here, one never knows whats in peoples barns lol. I been looking in the USA but most are quite long distance from me as i live in Sask.

[chris vickery]

There are still quite a few available here and there in the USA, mostly dealers nowadays.
You can sometimes find a private sale. Steel Soldiers is a good place to start.
Also lots of ads for places in Supply Line (MVPA)
Being in SK does limit ones options but for a decent truck its probably worth a bit of expense to travel to get one or have it delivered.
Most of the ex-Canadian 5/4 ton trucks are long gone, the old 1976 gas version was a dog and very few of the 86's left around.
Even the M1008 are drying up in the US. I saw a decent one for sale for $6500 two weeks ago when I was in Aberdeen MD, running and road worthy.

[m38_cdn]

Hi Chris, u are right on saying best place to look is the USA. I contacted Boyse equiptment in Utah and they are selling the ones they have for 5000.00 US. I see in your listing of vehicles u have a m715, there is a beautiful m725 here for sale in Regina. How do u like your m715, i was considering the m725 but hear the motor is not that good.
cheers, john

[chris vickery]

The M715 I really like. It is no Dodge M37 for sure but cool nonetheless.
The original motors are junk, they were from the beginning.
Lots of guys opt out for a motor change of whatever; guys are doing diesels, small blocks, big blocks you name it.
I will probably end up doing a Cummins 6BT swap eventually.
The Cummins 4BT is a little easier to fit but about twice the price to find.
A M724 will drive like a lumber wagon.
For everyday use, a M1008 makes a lot of sense. Maybe one day I'll end up with one of those as well.