In-Depth Look at MOOSE! My 1986 Chevy M1008 CUCV

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[@ScottPlude]

I own a 1989 blazer. I need to paint it this color. I know this video is 5 years old but I still watch it, and wish I picked up one of these things back in the day.

[@01fxstsi]

I drove those and their blazer bretheren when I was in the Air Force. They were patrol trucks for the SPs. We'd laugh when we heard someone say they were "in pursuit" on the radio.

[@anthonysantisi4218]

the black out lights are led. you can see them at night if they're on.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

We drove the Blazer versions in Belgium, we did not have the pickups on my base. I remember when we would have to take them off base to inspect our microwave antenna, the Belgians would give us dirty looks.

[@davidallen3158]

Seen a CW2 throw a rod on the Autobahn in an M1008, asked how fast he was going and he said 50. I had to force myself not to laugh out loud. My M1009 could do 85 no problem.

[@digital-alchemist]

Very cool truck. Amazing condition. You really found a winner. I drove an old CJ-5 for several years and it had a top speed of about 55-60 also. Totally worth the compromise. Had so much fun with that Jeep.

[@garycloud9631]

Hey Luke thanks for showing us Moose. When you did the teaser awhile back I got excited to know more because it looked very much like my 88 Siiverado 3/4 ton 4x4. No, its not what you have but they are cousins. I love my truck and when I got it it had 85,000 miles on it. Now it has 87+. I like your truck man,that's cool that you got it

[@MikeWood]

In the 80s n 90s we had the CUCVs as support vehicles when on exercise here in Canada. Usually Warrant Officers or QM etc would drive them. Or observers/umpires. Soon as you started Moose up I remembered that sound. :)

[@frederickmillinghouse3417]

Just bought one before the first snow. Even came with a plow. Tons of fun.

[@benterwellen]

I remember driving these trucks back in the day..............

[@MrMrplow1988]

Sweet truck brother man, take care of that old lady she will out live you. She will run forever and will do what ever you will ask within reason!!

[@nosferatu49426]

Yup that's a 6.2 alright. Great engine. Treat her well. :) Trucks in amazing shape.

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

Ben great engine? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha gutless pig 166 hp. I pilled my 6.2 pile of poo out dropped a 454 in now i have a real truck

[@doubledeuce5084]

@@Wanous-hv7zo The Saudi's like it when you do that!

[@ze_german2921]

I used to own a K5 M1009 and sold it because I was disappointed with the small axles so I bought me a M1008 Pick-Up and installed a 5.3. She is a BEAST. I'm clearing my land and had to removed a couple of sheds. The 4.56 Gears are awesome and will crawl up a wall.

[@agentnuget]

I think a diesel 4x4 for a few thousand is still a damn good deal.

[@ellisholcomb2299]

thanks for sharing with us nice truck wish you all the very best to you and your family until next time take care my friend

[@ramonp485]

The good old days!!! I think i never drove one of those in the military, but surely drove one of the M1009 Blazer they are great too.

[@Blakep7704]

What were the 1009 used for and how did the configure them? did they have anyone in the back seat?

[@davidallen3158]

Blake Parker The M1009 was a Chevy Blazer. Most units received one M1009 for the CO and M1008’s for each platoon. We had 5 M1009’s and 1 M1008 for Supply.

[@ChevyGuy78]

I have the exact same truck with c7 zo6 gray shark color and matt black bumpers and a nicely made hood scope.. it looks absolutely monstrously and I'm in love with it, I've waited 3 years of hard working on it to make it just perfect. I love my truck ❤. And I expected every single thing the guy said specially for the buyer. This is not just a truck to buy. It's a truck to buy. Take care of. Dream of it at night. Sleep with it if you could. You could tell now how much I love my truck ♡

[@davesskillet9235]

that hitch is a Pintle used for towing equipment with a donut shape lug welded on to a tow bar our 150 Lbs Halon extinguishers used this as other equipment. Love that Moose wish I had one fun stuff off road

[@swampfox5329]

Dave's Skillet it's also designed to twist so that your trailer will not flip you.

[@MrBowser2012]

I just found the channel while looking for stoves. I had to subscribe when I saw the CUCV! I have a 1028. Nice looking rig you got there!

[@ZZoutdoors]

Thanks for the share Luke! Moose fits right in on LoneWolf Mt. ZZ.

[@waynepickhardt4975]

I had an M1031 and I have an M1008 now, these trucks are beasts.

[@Slim_Slid]

I currently have a M1008 with 37×12.50's on it and use to have a M1028A1 with the same combo and a 4 Inch Procomp Lift.I miss that one and my M1009 which had a Banks Turbocharger on it.

[@steelmill888]

Luke that's a nice one,looks like you did a great job on it.

[@Chilln187]

Amazing review Luke, very nice land also. I hope to someday own some land like you two.

[@securitysecurity5055]

I have owned a 1982 6.2 diesel suburban for many years now, even have a set of axles out of a m1008 truck just like this waiting to go onto the burban. Yes part of the reason I bought this was for emp (electro magnetic pulse) resistance but I also just love old idi diesels. I have run wvo and wmo through it with no issues at all. I heard many times in this video you can't drive from a cold start. I regularly jump right in mine at 10's - 20's and idle it just long enough for he oil pressure to rise (about 5-10 secs) and will then throw it into gear and start driving. I keep the revs low and don't bury the throttle. While it is louder it runs just fine, sitting idling dose nothing to warm up your differentials, transfer case or transmission, and to me those are more sensitive then the engine itself. Even these engines don't like to warm up much at all at idle due to there thermal efficiency, but that's just the nature of all diesel. Nice truck

[@1911Fan85]

Heck yes, awesome brother and congrats

[@glennfryer1539]

Wowww nice tool ... 22 MPG .... not bad considering the gearing ... thanks for sharing...

[@2WheelsTN]

Miss my 1008. Very nice one you got there

[@40belowful]

very nice truck Luke:) thanks for posting:) THE turbo 400 was back in the day the bullet proof muscle car automatic. I know I have one in my 1970 nova ss with 454:)

[@ryanlatimer1264]

Great video looking forward to the road trip(s).

[@robertpearson3109]

They're made to work, that's what they did! Nice Truck!

[@supercoop4500]

You can jump start it with any 12 volt car. As long as you hook up to just one battery. Missing “port” in grill is for a slave cable. Outlet. A slave cable is a univ ersal 24 volt jumper cable for all military vehicles. The lights in the bumpers CAN be seen with your eyes. Just very dim. Called Blackout lights Shackles on the bumper made for being chained down into an aircraft, train, truck

[@joerhea1740]

I have one that is two wheel drive. Drive like a new one I love it. My has dump bed on it

[@lordmarshall5239]

I had a 79 and 85 K5 Blazer and they were fun nice piece

[@lilcracker692]

These things are hella nice. I’ve driven em deep down in Mississippi, ain’t gotten one stuck yet.

[@russellkastner400]

An M1008!!! Cool!!!! I drove a few of them while stationed at Incirlik AB Turkey for 2 years as a Security Police Specialist :-)

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

No kidding brother. I'd love to hear some of your stories. - Luke

[@rettony]

Some people just don't get it. ahh the possibilities and the adventures that await you with the truck. an old truck like that is like having a old dog. not perfect but it grows on you. the truck does not need anything. looking forward to new adventure videos.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

The fact that it isn't perfect is exactly what I like about it. Thanks John, I'm getting ready to film the first adventure with it now. :D - Luke

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

That's a damn great truck I don't know if it has a block heater in it or not but if it doesn't I would add one for the colder temperatures yeah I think the only thing that I would add to it would probably be some taller tires so that you can do a little better on the highway but that would be about it brother that's a great truck brother. STRENGTH AND HONOR

[@user-hu1mj2gq5f]

Sweet truck. I think mine just might be sweeter. It still has the original camo paint and 11,075 miles on it. Came from a fire department. Zero rust and dents. Only had it a month, but, I love it. Starts hard. Probably needs fuel filters, definitely needs belts. I need to learn more about it. Very cool unit!!

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

You deserve a good truck Luke!

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

obviously you haven't watched him very much

[@johndolby3472]

Truck is a little big for off road where I go 4 wheeling. Most people use a Jeep. However, this truck is awesome for work or hunting in the backwoods. I like it!

[@bluesman7703]

Hey Luke my friend , I must say the hitch that you have on old moose is indeed (forsure) is a Milatery

[@booly5]

20 miles per dang that's not bad at all that was a FANTASTIC buy

[@warrenvinansky4771]

These were real trucks , i have a 1984 Chevy m1008 but was modified , 427 big block, 6" lift, painted metallic silver , , these frames are even wider than civilian versions, rear shocks are on inside frame brackets, instead of hole in frame on civilian square body type , Detroit lockers in rear,, even going slow at turning corners , you can hear tires squeal without trying, love your moose, keep it forever...

[@jaredr8284]

That's awesome dude! Love it.

[@waldroland7198]

Hey Luke,nice Truck,nice Video,absolutely great Channel!! Keep it on.... Greetings from Germany

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Ronny! Thanks brother, I will keep it going! :D - Luke

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

You can always get night vision reverse cam. helps a ton!

[@teter129]

Nice truck. Great video, nice job!

[@4Seasons365]

This is a great video and amazing quality. I have one of these trucks and love it and will never sell it, I want to buy more of them and get a collection going, the blazer and suburban etc. can you do a video like this a bumper to bumper of basic maintenance that should be don’t every year?

[@kuribo1]

Quite a nice older truck, very lucky.

[@ovrlxnd]

You should definitely go to Asheville this fall and check out the Overland Expo at the Biltmore. You will find a TON of ideas for outfitting your truck for adventure. If you have issues with anything, look up Colorado K5. They're a Blazer forum, but they're plenty friendly with the truck guys. I had an 87 for about 15 years. It was very easy to own, other than fuel costs. Do you remember the TV show Fall Guy?

[@christianterry2197]

ОѴƦԼχƝƊ taking my 84 CUCV 1008 there this year. Right now she’s sitting on 37” humvee tires and a 6” lift

[@moustique2006]

very interesting video, i'm french and would like to buy a former german us army m1008 and i found many usefull details! see you soon and sorry for my poor english ;-)

[@VintageBenBenCoFilms]

I bought a CUCV back in August in 2018. I am sixteen now and it’s my first vehicle. I drive it to school everyday and as Johnny Cash once said,”I’m gonna drive around in style, I’m gonna drive everybody wild, cause I’ve got the only one there is around.”

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

If I wanted a cucv it whould be a canadian cucv (I'm american) cause to me they look better in my option but you got a cool truck they will last you might be giving it to you're grandchildren just cause they will last that long take care of it and it will last

[@napieroutdoors]

We'd love to get you one of our tents for Moose!

[@01fxstsi]

For the overland adventures you're describing Jason @ Mountain State Overland in Bedford VA would be a great resource. They have a great KZbin channel and a quick google search will get you their contact info.

[@simonforget280]

Those truck were also used in Canada as well and they were replaced by the new CUCV, also manufactured by Chevrolet. From what I see, it is in a mint condition and it definitively did not see any harsh winter (road salt makes any vehicle to rust prematurely). These "weird" electrical connectors are commercially known as Socapex (original manufacturer). In military applications, these are not only used for vehicle diagnostic; they are part of an electrical and communication bus that is common for many US military equipment. My best advice: do not attempt any modification on this since it is totally integrated with the electrical system of the truck. Keep up your good work.

[@OldGriz708]

The M1009 Blazer is 1/2 ton but they have the same G80 locker and geared with 3.08

[@Twicetwisted]

I've got the M1009 cucv and love that thing! Did you replace the tail lights or did you buy it that way? Also have you made any changes and or modifications?

[@fathan16]

Mines not a military, but it's a k30 with a gas 350. It's stout and low geared enough. My stock gearing is 4.11 which is great. Not sure what the difference is between 14 bolt and a dana 70 but mines got a 70 in the back. Anyway, long story short, I love my squarebody.

[@Taffyappleify]

Awesome, just really awesome!

[@treymeny1036]

I've got a 85 m1009 only paid a $1000 for it. I've only had it for a couple of months and had three people offer to buy it .

[@hudsonhawk0016]

I've had two, an 86 M1031 and currently a 84 M1008. They are impractical for the highway with the 4.56 gears. A 700R4 transmission swap is the easiest way to make it highway friendly.

[@hudsonhawk0016]

@Why Me I'm considering that, but the 6.2 will fall flat on its face 2nd to 3rd with 3.73 gears in it.

[@Nova_17_]

how are these for mudding? i know they are quite heavy but the locker and gearing should help in addition to the 240 ft lbs of torque

[@Funonthefarm]

Gear vendors overdrive unit would be perfect for that truck

[@scottmcburney8938]

4L-80 is what I'm doing, overdrive unit would not be useable in 4X4, hazardous to your T-case in fact.

[@WW2_in_action]

I lifted mine 6 in and put surplus humvy tires on it

[@thatlonelydriver4956]

love those square bodies and the cucv's are even easy to get in Germany.

[@bruceeichen1167]

Can you do a short video on the proper way to raise/adjust the idle? I have one---with very clear photos. Thanks

[@jamiemcf1]

Since it's an older diesel, have you thought about playing around with bio diesel fuels? I've heard a few stories of people going on road trips and fueling their trucks with filtered used frying oil. And then there's some crazies who like to test a diesel engine's limits by trying to run it on a mixture of break fluid and white spirit as an igniter

[@mysticdavestarotmachinesho5093]

I have an 1986 I bought directly from the Army at auction and it has 14 X 1.5 lug bolts. Is that the same on your truck or was mine changed?

[@kevinrichards3288]

Those third generation Chev & GMC C/K series pickups were built from 1973 - 1991, except the half ton & three quarter ton regular cabs were done in 1987 & same with the one ton regular cabs in 1989. Like the crew cabs, the seventh generation Suburbans & second generation K5 Blazers & Jimmys were also built from 1973 - 1991.

[@scotthill6807]

Have you considered having Rhino liner or Tuff liner sprayed on the interior of the cab? That would cut down on the cab noise. Just a thought. What does Susan think of the Moose?

[@dylangreen9819]

Where are you at? I've seen a few of these trucks recently in PA for 3 grand in pretty good condition

[@DragonRoams]

Love the truck a quality piece of equipment for what you want to do. Enjoy.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you Dragon! - Luke

[@shawnphillips4473]

#TheOutDoorGearReview I just bout one of these trucks going to get it tomorrow it has the headlight issue do you happen to know what it was so I can fix it before I drive it home thanks

[@luisguevara7402]

Nice review

[@milesl2632]

What size head lights are those? (Length x width)

[@davidcruz8667]

That's a pintle mount, simple quick hookup for military equipment that has a big beefy ring as a tow attachment point. Those "shackles" are tie-down points, used for securing the vehicle on a transport, towing, vehicle rescue, constructing structures, hoisting onto a ship or trailer or slinging under a helicopter. Useful. That "diagnostic port" of yours is originally intended to provide power and interface for a military radio rack and similar equipment. We're not that fancy, back then our mechanics could very easily troubleshoot and repair these systems the old fashioned way. There is a way to access and store some engine and transmission operational parameters, but it is nothing like OBD ports on modern vehicles. Don't need 'em, the truck was not a computerized primadonna.

[@user-eo5pj7cn1v]

So I'm looking at a 1984 It's got 80k miles A little banged up..running strong. Think $8k is good price? It's in Jacksonville FL on marketplace

[@ronridenour5285]

Luke, can't wait to see you blast through snow with that bad boy. Also, if there is no differential why can you see a front "pumpkin" on there?

[@wallha33]

Nice truck, I'm jealous. I looked at a few 2 years ago and they were junk.

[@shawnlawrence4840]

Are those the factory size tires and if so or not, what is the factory size tire?

[@msilverhammer]

Seems strong, powerful, and durable, but I don't like the noise and speed limitation issues. If you just needed a hauler, a construction use vehicle, or for off road only, and not for GP or highway use, then it seems like the way to go.

[@ronaldcobbley9668]

A real Truck that can do the job

[@danieleubanks3463]

Hey do you still have moose..i gotta question about the one I've recent bought

[@shando74mtl]

Awesome truck Luke, did you keep the 4runner?

[@cyclonus01]

the truck is super clean did you source it from a government auction site?

[@mattlane2282]

The jumper port is not just for cucvs... its for all nato vehicles, that is why you have a 24v start system so it can jump and can be jumped by any nato vehicles... IDK why everyone thinks the BO lights are IR... its just very dim lights to convoy with... you also seem to be missing your drive light if you can't see them odds are they are not working. Keep in mind they are turned on via the 2 switches near the headlamp switch off the top of my head I forget locations to have them on. I never use them, they are removed on my vehicles and strobes put in the place. Top speed is well over 55mph... but yes the RPM is high over 55... you can jump in and drive, something is wrong with your vehicle, I drive them everyday, I plow with them (I wait to warm up a LITTLE while plowing for the obvious reasons that count for *any* vehicle you are going to beat on or use in the snow) heater is a stock heater, they came with an optional arctic heater that uses fuel... if the tranny is shifting hard you likely have an issue with the vac modular either on the IP or transmission or your vac pump may be bad. That could also be why you feel you can take off and go when cold, I would NOT want to hear a cucv with 0 vac shifting cold. 6.2 has alot of issues (mostly on rebuild blocks are junk) 6.5 had some issues from being turboed... and had IP brain problems your typical computer added shit... but they are also sound motors get one with a mechanical IP and alot of issues disappear. CUCVs are stock k30s with a 24volt system BO lights etc... axles etc are the *same* springs are the same... Can't stress enough the can't start it and go means you have an issue, dead of winter I can get in and go in whenever I feel the oil has had a chance to move...

[@larrykramer6057]

You are one lucky truckster.

[@Kick_Rocks]

Can I ask what brand/paint color you used? I want to paint my Motorcycle that color. Very nice truck. Thanks!

[@mikebonnett7730]

Did you know that you can run that or any diesel on peanut oil or vegetable oil in place of diesel fuel that is actually what the first Diesel engine was run on was peanut oil because diesel fuel wasn’t invented yet there is actually a company in Wisconsin I don’t remember the name or exactly where it is but they run their fleet of trucks on recycled oil from restaurants they actually smell like French fries lol

[@sirvelliance9332]

dang... learned something new today

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Mike Bonnett is this better than k or v or c Chevy diesel trucks

[@OldGriz708]

@@AlejandroP1980s They are basically a K30 with a little stiffer spring. They do have some added military items like the G80 locker, 24 volt starting system, black out lights, etc.

[@marcuswatson1418]

I had thought they'd run on gasoline also

[@Slim_Slid]

@@marcuswatson1418 You can run Gasoline in a Multi-Fuel but it has to be mixed with Motor Oil or Diesel,Gasoline is self destruction for a Compression Ignition Engine.The Multi-Fuel I'm generally speaking of is the ones that the M39/M54A2 5 Ton Trucks and M35A1-M35A2 2 1/2 Ton Trucks had,espiecally the Caterpillar M520 Goer,all Military Vehicles.

[@GarrrettGoPro]

So what’s the difference between these and a k30?

[@Alexgomez411]

More moose adventures pls

[@anthonym899]

Being in the military and having to deal with all the problems with glow plugs and the starting system I would never own one lol. Wait till the power module under the dash goes out and try finding one lol the engine is designed to radiate heat into the cab due to the firewall hence it gets very warm...when the glow plugs finally burn out and they will a lot u can simply bypass the solenoid under the hood and the truck will start..tip change out the ignition switch every CUCV uses the same key that's why the military chains the steering wheel

[@SteveSmith-sd5hq]

22MPG is not too shabby at all

[@v1nc3mc]

@@tylerhayslett9073 In a cucv you get anywhere from 14-18, but that's due to 4.56 gears and a 3spd trans. I had a 1983 GMC C2500 Sierra Classic with a 6.2L Diesel, a 700R4 OD Trans, and 4.10s. I got 22 in that.

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

@@tylerhayslett9073 piss on the mileage I have a 475 hp 454 in mine now it's a real truck instead of a guttless turd

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

It won't get 22 mpg with the 4.56 gears in it

[@justinpettersen7190]

My buddy had an 84 half ton 4x4 with the 6.2 and and 700R4 and said he got in the 20's for mileage. I called b.s. Until i borrowed it for a while. Fucker was right, i hit 24mpg doing all highway. Thing would cruise at 60-65 at about 1500rpm. Took all day to get up to 60 but i wasn't racing anyone either. Good solid engines.

[@hankclingingsmith6471]

I used to buy and sell these, from gov auction. 70 mile max. pintel hitch on rear. used to start military tanks, dual altenators, big batteried thats what the big plugs ln front were for. has a positive traction, with locker. 380 ft lbs torque. turbo 400 trans. put around 600 in bed they reall climb good.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Good point on putting weight in the back; definitely helps a lot. Do you still do any selling? - Luke

[@TheRebel531]

Sa-WEET ride, Luke! You got your hands on one nice truck! Are you going to 'dress' him up at all? Maybe some HD fog lights, a winch or anything like that? I have a 2000 Silverado LT that I do a lot of camping with and I have a rather simple, easy (and cheap) conversion I did you may like for camping. I'll send ya a private message with the details. (Took about 2 week-ends to build and cost less than $75.00). The only thing I would change on Moose is his tires. Something in roughly the same size but more 'beefy', especially with going off road. Wow.....20 mpg! My truck averages only 16-18 mpg (gas). Excellent vid. See ya in the next one.

[@rebeccawehner330]

A good truck to teach a kid to drive.

[@mcpobr4477]

That's not a diagnostic port. It's the 24v hookup for the military radio that used to be mounted there but is now gone.

[@40belowful]

Luke I hate to tell you BUT if you have locking hubs YOU most definitely have a front pumpkin or diff on front:) all 4x4 trucks have them:) just sayin. that's what a Dana 60 is:) and yes iam a mechanic.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

You're a mechanic and never heard of a spool or a locked differential? You can have a front pumpkin but still not have differential wheel speeds. The axles will both turn at the same speed with a locked diff. As long as the wheel hubs are not locked the front wheels will still turn at different speeds. It will not be in true 4wd without the hubs locked too. A locked diff is only good for mud, or in a straight line or soft ground. A lot of rock crawlers will use a locked diff ( permanent or temporary I.e. an air locker) because they need all wheels turning no matter how much skidding or tire wear from lack of a diff while turning.

[@40belowful]

he clearly stated at beginning like it was not 4x4. it is still a 4 wheel drive as long as your motivating. watch vid again. yes I have heard of those but most people drive on the highway with normal stuff.

[@securitysecurity5055]

It has a differential in the front, but not a locking differential like in the rear. Basically in low traction situation both rear wheels will spin bit with an open diff like in the front the engine will send power out of the wheel with the least resistance

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

@@40belowful the guy talking about the front diff is a idiot

[@brookewoody8620]

Does it revs high at high way speed

[@Excel4wd]

Nice truck brother

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you very much. - Luke

[@davidallen3158]

A lot of the speed issues came down to the transmission. If you have the Power Glide, 55mph is all you’re gonna get. My M1009 with the 3 speed automatic, will hit 85 easy.

[@milo8425]

Can confirm, M1009 has no issues going fast fast

[@dianac2498]

What would cause this engine to not start. Changed starter, flex plate...checked gas but at a loss.