Cucv M1008 introduction/build, hello I'm new here.

[Cucv_M1008]

I found this forum a few weeks ago when I was looking for the pin out for my Vss cluster swap in my cucv. I figured I should write a hello post. I've had my cucv for about 14 years and it's been a forever project like most trucks. It started out as a stock cucv then I lifted it with a rear shackle flip put four inch springs up front added zero rates springs on each corner, crossover steering with hydro assist. I kept it that was for a long time then I hurt the 6.2 in it and decided to put a 5.3 in the truck.
I picked up a 4l80 and had it rebuilt to go with new engine. I was almost done with my swap and I had a bad car wreck and my daily rig was hit by a truck. My daily was a escalade so I pulled the 6.0 from it and put it in my Cucv. I'm in the process of restoring the interior at the moment new weather seals and jute padding and a new vinyl floor mat, a new seat cover and foam will come later.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

More progress.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Im hoping to finish my floor install today.

 

[Buck69]

Welcome to the forum, from another cucv owner.

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[Soundmound]

Welcome from the PNW! Nice job man.

 

[Craig Nedrow]

Just saw that swap this week, guy bought a 4 wheeler from me, and he swapped in the Caddy, and Hydra boost. He has a fabrication business, and uses it for that. He loves it. Welcome!

 

[Corvette Ed]

Welcome aboard from East Tennessee.

 

[Strick]

We love those CUCV's in Central NC. Welcome to the site and thanks for the pics.

HS

 

[Mr Clean]

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Its been a while since I have posted. The truck is "done" and I took it to Moab in September for Blazer Bash. Track ran great had a few minor issues on the way home but over all it performed well.

 

[74Blaze]

Wow! Great rig.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Wow! Great rig.

Thank you!

 

[Hunter79764]

Looks great, and sounds like you had a good time in Moab, I really want to go with my own truck. What tire size, and what would you do different if you were to start over?

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Looks great, and sounds like you had a good time in Moab, I really want to go with my own truck. What tire size, and what would you do different if you were to start over?

Its a blast, i had not been since 2006 so it was sorta of all new to me again. You need to go its an amazing place to see. If I had to do it over again I would do a doubler (I like the np241 option NW fab has),cruise control, driving it 12 hours to Moab was an amazing experience. I would also prep my truck better. check nuts and bolts you dont think about. I am running 37's my 4.56 gears cause my 4l80 to hunt between 3/4 on big hills so i think eventually 4.88's or 5.13 gears. Having a front locker helps on the slick rock.