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.

[rob love]

Generally, any that are kicking around in Canada have been out of service for almost 20 years. Any of the mil-spec aspects of the Cdn CUCV will usually be long gone by now. In the US, they are still coming out of their disposal system at times, since many filtered their way down to other government users.

Shipping in the US isn't that bad, just as long as you pick it up on that side of the border. You could also use up your air miles, fly down and drive it back.

Here is an example of what you'll generally find here in Canada: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-transmission-...ationFlag=true

[m38_cdn]

Hi Rob, there are quite a few for sale in the US but just waiting for the right one to come along. There is a guy in regina selling some mv, heavy metal. Way to big trucks for me . I am in no rush to find a m1008 just snooping to see if anything available in Canada before i venture down south. That fix on my rad worked great, thanks for your advice.
cheers, john

[chris vickery]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/b...ance/598758253

Check this one out, I know it is not a M1008 rather a M1031 but it's here in Ontario and the price looks decent.