M1008 CUCV Military Truck Daily Driver 2019 Update

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It's 2019 and I've had Moose as my daily driver for almost 3 years now and today, I'm giving you all an update on the old military truck.
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[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Good Old Moose... this video says it all! S&H everyone! - Luke

[@BoilerRoomRadio]

You should get some rust converter and get going on the frame and spring hangers, before it gets too deep.

[@OHWRDAMI1]

This is hilarious I just purchased the "clapped out" truck featured in the eBay ad in your video. I saved up to purchase the truck and watched eBay hoping a good one would show up. I finally found one! These are good trucks and so long as folks understand its a workhorse not a racehorse you will not be disappointed. I bought it as my weekend escape vehicle and I am a fan of your channel. So I am pretty amused that this came up as the top search result when I was looking for CUCV videos on KZbin. I love these old trucks I spent many days playing in the bed of my dad's truck. I digress. I had planned on doing a series of videos on my work to get one of these trucks back to working. I dont have a youtube channel per say and I'm not looking to be famous but I would like share information on what it takes to get one of these old trucks back up and running. Honestly I am scared I spent a lot of savings to make this happen but if my video helps just one person that is considering doing the same thing then all the effort of making the video is worth it. Thanks for the video and the laugh.

[@pfcthomasw.9394]

TheOutdoorGearReview Beautiful Looking truck, If I was Blessed to have a awesome truck like that, I'd paint inside/outside in O. D. Green, Then I'd paint outside in Official Army camouflage paint

[@gonzomlynarczyk6446]

I have had my M1008 for 12 years now. This is a pretty good overview of CUCV life. Read up on hydroboost if you want one and join Steel Soldiers. I had some issues at first, but the ‘Dr.’ has been solid for sooo long. I take her in the woods and skid out logs all day long and then drive her an hour home. I have a couple of the trailers that go with these and they are amazing together. I am currently in the middle of de rustifying my recently purchased M1009. The K5! Love these. Wish mine looked as clean as yours! Long live the Squarebodies!

[@riyaadmauricette1216]

I live in the Caribbean and recently bought one of these. It’s the only one on Island.

[@ironranger7672]

That’s pretty cool how much was it?

[@tomkelly3896]

Nice....invite me down for a ride✌

[@alexanderweaver9182]

It's awesome to see Moose back out on the road again! Such a great truck. I've had the pleasure of driving the D30 both here in the U.S. and overseas. Your buying one is a very sound decision and investment. Modifying a D30 really makes no sense. One of the easy mods we did for the summer sun heat was strung 550 paracord between the gun rack mounts and drape a woobie over the 550. That kept the sun from hitting the back of your neck. The truck was still an oven but your neck was prevented from sunburns. Thanks for sharing Moose with us, Luke.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Moose had found a great home. I’m sure she is as proud of you as you are of her. A few posts back I thought you were going to let her go. Glad you stuck with moose. A perfect adventure truck for sure. Thanks

[@omahaL98]

Great review Luke you're right on of the specs and the Truck overview, I was a Member of the Nebraska Army National Guard From 86 thru 2012 and driven these Trucks over the years until the Army started phasing them out for HMMWV, they ride exactly as you stated it's a good utility truck, I love the old fashion bench seat of which is outdated by today's standard but comfortable. I was an 2nd Lieutenant, the Cavalry Troop I was assigned to in 1993 had a field training exercise (FTX) on a Saturday early spring near Mead Nebraska. During the past past 24hrs the weather it had been raining off and on, I took M1008 to the field and never got stuck anywhere on the training site, there was some deep ruts but 1008 plowed thru the clay, mud and Sand. I can attest they're rugged and a work horse in stock form, like Luke said if you can find one un molested and stock like his buy it at a reasonable price, I just may own one myself one day too✔

[@richardwood4305]

Good to see Moose out and about. Be safe and enjoy.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Luke, thank you for sharing this fine video. You own a piece of his history. Moose reminds me of my first truck. I put 185,000 miles on a 71Ford F100 long bed. 5 years after I sold it, I saw it being driven by a young man who had a trash hauling business. Moose is true classic. It is certainly intimidating. Take care and be safe. 🤗

[@MrUltralight55]

I drove one of these for Uncle Sam, come to think of it, he didn’t pay me much to either!! Your information is spot on!!

[@scottanthony1616]

Hello Luke, it's good to see Moose again, been missing Moose in your videos, glad she's still running, have a wonderful week ahead, take care and God bless you and your family always. 🇺🇸👼🏻👼🏻🇺🇸

[@oshacraig]

I do all my own maintenance. Redone brakes first thing. Excellent machine. I have done lots of work. Stripped it down inside and out. LMC truck loves me. Spent many hours doing very meticulous work. Love my truck.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It is TIME for a MOOSE update. Thanks! Kudos on the maintenance to prevent oil leaks. Soldiers bond with the vehicles that carried them. I think about WW2 Willys Jeeps that saw life as 'farm tractors' in the early post-war years. Mules that would not die and long-time friends after.

[@cgriggsiv]

Well it's nice to have moose back I see Pros and cons to absolutely everything in this world unfortunately Two thumbs up for the video and have yourself a good day Luke

[@redsorgum]

When I was in the army, they were beginning to faze out the Jeep. We started to use the Chevy Blazer. My 66 beetle has no AC, and the engine is air cooled. It can get up to 90-100 plus here in Southern California.

[@wrightturnonly]

Great truck and informative video Luke. Keep up the good work.

[@cz75tactical9]

Great video, as always. Glad I got my m1009 back in 2012.

[@OutdoorEnthusist]

We used to put a mat on the floor during the winter, or just for comfort. This little non-evasive "up-grade" mat came handy during my time in the Army stationed at Bad Tölz, Flint Kaserne.

[@verja43]

Have to agree 100% of the review👍🏼 drive 1008 and 1009 for most of my military carrier and most definitely would get one, thanks for reviving my own experience and opinion about it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@robertl5168]

I have a 1984 k20 6.2 that my dad bought in 89. He took of the utility bed and put a flatbed on it. 78k original miles when I got it from him last year. Mainly sat parked on the ranch and used a couple times per year. I put 30 bales of alfalfa on her and she barely notices.Put some love, money, and a rustoleum paint job on her. Some new parts, Runs strong, sometimes cranks for a while to start. Only change will be to a spin on fuel filter. I was in stationed in Germany 88-90 and drove these and the Blazer. I was definitely the slowest on the Autobahn. No ac but didn't need it over there.

[@sckiller]

Great review and update. People have to remember, it’s not just about the HP and torque. Dem gears matter!

[@_trucklife]

Actually i want a m1008 cucv myself in the future and i really appreciate your time doing this video cause there are just a few videos on youtube dealing with standard information on the cucvs m1008 like this here. Thumbs up!

[@Leffe357]

ok Luke, about the winter cold, get some rubber mats for your seats (all year) add a cheap closed cell foam pad as insulation at the bottom (12-15mm thick) for the winter check that it will not interfere with the pedals. plus your seat is vinyl, add a wool blanket for comfort

[@Mizpah61]

Love that truck!! Thanks for posting!

[@dmindset]

I will never own a truck without a bench seat. Awesome truck.. when I run away to the mountains im going to buy one.

[@shamrockgerry]

Also I had her under body done Luke. Rust proof paint and it will last up to 15years maybe you could re rust proof the under body...it's well worth in the long time.

[@markottinger]

Love it. My 84 K30 crew cab 6.2 dosen't leak a drop! The rear drum brake shoes were 48 bucks not that bad. I will keep mine for ever!

[@philiphill1499]

I had a Chevy 1986 short bed 350....I wish never would had sold it.such an easy truck to work on when needed

[@toddk1377]

I really love to drive my deuce and a half. '69 Kaiser M35A2 with MRAP tires and combat rims. With the tarp on the back, it makes for a great camping vehicle.

[@philiphill1499]

Great video..please keep them up

[@JD_79]

Nice truck. And the way Luke takes care of his equipment I think that truck will continue to gain value over the years, especially among military vehicle enthusiasts. I think that is why they are more expensive when stock. If you are buying the military version you don't want a bunch of civilian mods changing it up.

[@arthuralzamora7331]

Nice video, I have a 1984 M1008 CUCV just like yours, mine had a very similar past, from Military to a Fire Dept. than I picked it up. It was ugly camo pink. Now OD green again. I have towed with mine & tows great. I got lucky price wise & but it needed love, which it got. So historical insurance & plates makes it far more affordable to run. Mine is not my everyday driver, I have numerous vehicles. Great truck.

[@msilverhammer]

Excellent! As you stated, not a good truck to be sitting in during a standstill delay on the toad, especially on a hot day, but a great truck when you are on a sketchy snow covered road. I wonder how it handles icy roads, and if you change to different tires in the winter? I might get one of those insulated aluminum sun blockers, a water heater insulated blanket, rigid foam roofing insulation, or something like that, and cut it out to fit the floor board, in order to block the cold. It would be easy enough to pick up, and shake off, or to remove when you did not want it there. Also, I am sure that Weathertech could make some custom floor mats. Since you maintain the truck, and drive like a sane person, Moose should live forever! Good Luck!

[@joedixon5513]

When serving as an MP on my second enlistment my unit had the CUCV but they were the model that looked like the Blazer, fully enclosed. Some were diesel most were gasoline. The Gasoline models were fast.

[@jackjohnson8172]

Great informative vid. Moose is a cool truck. I have an 85 Toyota I love. Like Moose however she’s never in a hurry to get anywhere. Lol.

[@cuylarHD]

Loctite on the bolts. Then use a blue sharpie (or silver) to mark a line from the top of the bolt to somewhere off the bolt. You can do a quick peek at it to see if the bolts have rotated.

[@Ian..]

The Moose is loose! 😂 I bet there are some in England given our close military relationship, I’ll keep an eye out. Loved the video 👍🏻

[@Skottink]

My grandfather owned one the only things he did was insulated an carpeted the interior an put a cap on the bed. He said it helped a lot with making it stable. Always loved that truck. He wasn’t handing me a 15000$ truck for free at 16 lol.

[@KaylynnStrain]

Moose looks great !!! Definitely a keeper !!!!

[@stevenberna5844]

I see these all the time here. The national guard and the reserves use them for getting back and forth from training grounds. Love seeing them on the road

[@fedup961]

Interesting video. Thanks Luke!

[@MrLangDog]

Loved the video but the glasses made me chuckle several times :):)

[@frankdefreze3999]

Absolutely the best truck ever GM 👍

[@spondulixtanstaafl7887]

You have a beautiful getaway! I noticed all the nicely mowed areas, do you you mow them yourself, and if so with what?

[@Joe_Joeman55]

This is literally my dream truck

[@TINYNumismatics]

There are no links for the specs on the truck. I think you may have overlooked this while writing the description. Thank you for the great video about this type of truck.

[@poutous1]

Diggin the shades, Luke!

[@joetexas1546]

I drove one of those old Dodge manufactured pickups in the Army in the late seventies. Memories. Signal Corps.

[@michaelmcgrath24]

The M880

[@joetexas1546]

Michael McGrath Yes. have’nt heard that Term in a long time.

[@JBM-yr3xw]

If you put a cold air intake on it from the front of the truck where the civilian version connects to your air filter it will knock down the noise in the cab considerably. Throw on a hood insulation under the hood and it will be more than quiet enough to have a radio, cb, phone call.

[@markusayt]

Thanks for the cool video. What was the breakdown on the brake costs? A quick amazon search for an 84 K30 shows about $171 (each wheel) for a new drum, wheel cylinder, shoes, and spring / hardware kit. Did you did the work yourself with a manual? The devil may be in the details. Great truck.

[@Jtwizzle]

The new 3.5 in the tacomas are not so bad you just have to rev it out because it makes peak power at 4000+ rpm. They may have indeed went a bit overboard on trying to gain every fraction of a mpg though. But anyways moose rocks! I remember your first video on her and glad to see you still loving it.

[@taccs27570]

Great vid. You nailed it.

[@jamesdonlan2392]

4x4 all the way love that truck Luke you are the man!💪☝️👌👍👍

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

I have an old 1983 GMC K2500 j-code 6.2 diesel with the SM465 granny low 4 speed. I'm guessing the military variant injection pumps are a bit louder. I can listen to the radio in mine at 55 and she's straight piped

[@TheMrrabbit1968]

I have one in New Zealand; it's totally original. They are absolute beasts & mine has distinction- it was the Park Ranger's truck filmed in the Yogi Bear movie. It's in total original condition, right down to still carrying the US military tags. One day a buddy of mine got his 6 axle gravel tipper truck stuck axle deep in mud on a hillside; his partner's Terrano couldn't even get traction in 4WD & just slid all over the place. We hooked it up to Isoceles & pulled the lorry free, uphill & the CUCV M10008 hauled it free, with the front & rear diffs locked, in low-low, without ever exceeding 100RPM. Sadly I've been stuck in Indochina for almost 5yrs & the truck is garaged & cared for by the contractor who's truck I pulled free. After all this time, about the only thing I miss about NZ is my beloved truck- they eat Landcruisers for snacks! The only downside is that as it is rated with a (fully loaded & truck weight included) at 3.5 tonnes. It qualifies as a heavy commercial vehicle, which means on-road costs are high- $350NZD/PA for registration, it requires a 6 monthly Certificate Of Fitness, as opposed to a standard, local garage Warrant Of Fitness, which means it needs certification at a gov't testing station & I also have to pay Road User Costs on it's diesel usage. Would I part with it? Not in a thousand years; they're one of the best trucks ever built.

[@40belowful]

cool truck Luke:) perfect for us Alaskan's:)

[@jgrantw10]

"There are things that I like about this truck. There are things that I don't like about this truck." There are things that I don't like about your sunglasses. There are things that I really don't like about your sunglasses. Lol! Just bustin' your nugget pouch, bro!

[@mountainwolf7500]

Makes me remember my 1988 Toyota Hilux 4 x 4. One indestructible piece of steel that I had until 440,000 kms. Still regret selling it and still looking for one!!!

[@phatakesto8075]

more car reviews please. this was great!!

[@SteveBudgen]

Hahah if it ain’t leaking it’s empty... have to remember that one...love the videos..

[@l.w.bassjr.37]

Nice Video.....Enjoy Moose!

[@backyardbuilds4797]

I got a 1998 chevy k2500 with the 6.5 and I love it

[@SuperLaplander]

Cool truck!

[@jillmondt5398]

Right on. 👍

[@fireyourrocketts]

Great video about Moose. I do own a Red Sunfire Tacoma 2000, single cab, 2wd, standard 5 speed transmission, never been seriously serviced, engine or transmission never opened; it has 220000 miles on it, the only mod I have done is a double even flow muffler (it sounds really cool, strong and laud for a little guy, lol, just like my dog!) and it has low profile performance tires and rings installed by Discount Tires as the original aluminum wheels and BF goodrich tires were stolen by a neighbor to selling for scrap (could never prove it was him but right before disappearing from my yard he begged me to sell them to him! - that person has moved long ago now) This truck used to be my working vehicle when I was doing contracting work as a carpenter; its AC system is the best i have ever had in any car i owned, including more modern ones! it has gone everywhere and I have abused it in all forms and colors; it has a black removable camper on the bed and once I drove it from Florida to Nevada heavily loaded all over capacity, towing a large 10x8 trailer; weighted it on a truck stop scale and it gave me 11.000 pounds! which it is almost 3 times its weight! the only thing it did back then was to burn some transmission fluid. I would never get rid of it while I live; it sits in my drive way and people pass and ask if it is for sale; nope; it is a keeper and it has earned that through the years!

[@gas99madrid]

Good truck..!!! I have one in Spain

[@maruscik]

Damn......nice wheels! Like the name haha Moose, great!

[@weiss1985]

picked one up drove 5 1/2 hours strait at 65 all the way home

[@daftnord4957]

my grandpa got one of these with a flatbed about 10 years ago to pull hay and livestock trailers. i thought it was amazing how much power it had and could tug on anything. Then i looked up power specs and omg most sedans have more "power" lol, the hardware is really special to turn a relatively small power engine into such a beast. One cool thing about his is it has cool style bucket shaped seats, not sure what brand they are but looks like high quality aftermarket 90s seats. Sadly a few years ago something broke on it, grandpa's getting old so i'm not sure if he really remembers but he thinks the cam chain broke. What would be a good thing to do with the truck if the cam chain did break? would valves and pistons be screwed? get a used 6.2, swap in a 350 or 454?

[@indycharlie]

JTLYK Toyota dorked the drivetrain in the Tacoma starting with the 17 Model . There are MANY 17's for Sale with 10 thou and fewer miles . They constantly hunt for the right gear and are almost ALWAYS stuck in too high of a gear . I actually thought they'd fixed that with the 19's , guess not . I had a 82 Hilux NON - 4 WD while in Id , Ca and here in Mi . That thing had the R20 engine and I took it anywhere I had clearance that a full sized 2 wd could go, and a LOT of X's more places because of tree spacing and the wt of my truck . I have a Tundra now that I would not trade for anything . I totalled that 82 on the way to work one morning , hit ice and rolled it ..... sad day !! Great review with the positives and negatives for Moose and her siblings :) ..bg

[@BERTRAND85O]

I now have 2 on my channel 😂 definitely needs work lol

[@MrFlyrod7]

Great workhorse and name. Named my truck Tug

[@WintersKamp]

Miss your truck. I got a M1009 now. Not as heavy duty as the 1008 but I might build it up.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Have you considered turning the truck into a portable camp. If you can find an Army surplus tarp or a canopy from a 2 & 1/2 ton truck, with a pipe frame over the bed and extra pipe frame off the back, you could make a great shelter. The truck bed has stake holes that you could fit wood into, drill a hole for the pipe frame and then stake down overhang. You could sleep in the bed and cook on the tailgate on plywood or Masonite. Extend the pipe frame off the back end for a cooking, sitting area and have a fire pit just outside. Line the bed with indoor/outdoor carpeting and maybe closed cell carpet insulation. Make a canvas door so the cover could be enclosed for the night. It would be fast setup and takedown. It shouldn't be too expensive if you can find a tarp or canopy on Army surplus. Some tent makers have DIY aluminum pipe frames. Even a stand alone patio canopy on the back end would work. I have the canvas from an old tent camper that I think could be used and made to work. Has screening for ventilation with zipper enclosures. Mice made a nest and holes that could be repaired easily. Might be able to find something similar online used.

[@kayoray]

Dude look up 14 bolt disk brake conversion you knock off the brake drums and can install disk brakes onto the hubs you just install a bracket onto the backing plate attachment points you can either install regular front calipers or early cadillac calipers that allow you to have a parking brake way cheaper option than the drums

[@clearingbaffles]

I believe there is/are electronic components in the alternator Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California

[@chevduke71]

Great video My 86 m1008 is called "the mule"

[@clearingbaffles]

At 9:34ish Is there a -34 that ISN’T below 0 he asked shivering Thanx from the left coast near the Krapitol of California

[@ChevyGuy78]

I'm proud I have my own moose❤

[@mustangsally272]

Luke, you have someone make some cut outs of your wolf logo and fill in the squares on Mooses grill

[@rolandrayos2565]

Apologies if this has already been asked, or if you've answered this in another video. But what are those sunglasses you wear in the video, and where can I get myself a pair??

[@agentnuget]

2020 I'm gearing up to buy one of these myself. I want one so badly.

[@ryankessler9470]

I suggest you buy some 4.10 or 3.73 diff gears for the front and back to make it the greatest daily

[@gonzomlynarczyk6446]

The 4.56 gears are a limitation in a diesel, but my truck does well up to 60 mph. Over that she gets angry. The issue with gear swaps is you have to go to the smaller gear carrier as well. Gets expensive. A Gear Vendors OD is a great option, but they cost more than I paid for the truck!

[@scottmoore8080]

Great review, very cool truck. I know it weighs well a lot but I would find a way to rig up a headrest. Chances you’ll get hit from behind pretty slim, especially with no freeway. But 55 on freeway and people are their phones instead of on the wheel-not good. That’s why headrest. Think Dale here, it can happen, and we all want you around for a while. S

[@Brebear6971]

Hey you should have gotten a Wise Moose truck tent to review with your truck

[@MrBowser2012]

I love my 1028. 60 is about as fast as I will take it. Climbing teton pass, top speed is about 25 lol! About to put a behind the bumper winch on her.

[@bobbyharper8710]

I have this Ford extended cab 4x4 that goes anywhere I want with airconditioning, all my stuff safe and dry in the back seat. Plush leather seats. Four wheel drive auto hub engage floor shift. Quietly going everywhere or playing music. A 2005 model goes for around 5 to 8 thousand.

[@STB-jh7od]

I used to drive these on the autobahn in Germany in the army for official business. I have to disagree with your top speed, on the autobahn I could bury the needle (90 mph) BUT it took forever to get there. Being on the autobahn in 90s, I had no choice but to floor it for safety sake. Glad, You mentioned the 24 volt system.

[@mattlane2282]

lol... yeah sure you could... 3 speed auto with out a lock up converted and top gear being 1:1 with a 4.56 gear set and a governed motor at 3600rpm... truck will stop fueling before 90... of course if you think a blazer is a pick up... well... lol...

[@markclough9000]

My feet never get xold I use as a plow truck..Move you're air flow switch so its in the middle..some heat on the floor and on the window

[@jaymullen9652]

I have an 1985 love it

[@mikeboone4425]

Here in California by the time you get all the smog abatement the millage would probably drop like a rock to around 9 miles a gallon if the wind is at there back. But I do love moose Happy Trails

[@Iceaxehikes]

No smog on these. They have a national security exemption from emmisions. No egr, dpf, def. No computer. Only electronics is the glow plug controller.

[@mattlane2282]

No smog due to age rofl...

[@EpicToadRage]

The prices you mentioned... does that go for M1009 as well? That's the K5 Blazer version.

[@jamesmclaughlin70]

I had these when i was stationed germany. As for speed if you take the governer off of it. It will get up and go. With the M1009 the speedometer needle would point straight down. So 85+ mph. Not bad with an army truck.

[@Iceaxehikes]

M1009s have 3.08 gears. M1008s have 4.56 gears. The db2 injection pumps are governed at 3,200 rpm. You can't over rev it. What people do it turn up the fuel delivery inside the injector pump.

[@loghousedreamer]

I like your "army pick up" :D

[@KimberlyGreen]

New sister channel ... The Outdoor Ride Review

[@SOS_ADVENTURES]

Moose! I missed ‘ya!

[@shawnlawrence4840]

Luke I recently bought a 84 k30, the indicator turn signal needs replace, I want to know its limitations. I have seem some on brothers trucking that reads without cruise control but with pulse wiper, is that the one. I assume military would not use cruise control. Need your input.

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

Awesome video and truck! Thank God it’s a GMC/Chevy...

[@robertfieldsiv3037]

Was wondering not you said I want to ever have any problems with the transmission or transfer case I have a 1987 Chevy same as your truck exactly the same except for the color and I believe I have a crack on my transfer case and it leaks transmission fluid

[@MikeRyan207]

I need a moose in my life...

[@robertewbank1440]

Cool truck sounds like a Sherman tank...hows the cooling system on this beast....

[@glennertel50]

In 1973, Dodge began developing militarized adaptations of their current civilian trucks. In 1976, the M880/M890 series was put into production under a large contract. For almost a decade the Dodges were referred to as "880s", "890s", or most commonly called "five-quarters". The term "CUCV" did not appear until the 1980s when GM was contracted to replace the M880/90s. The M8XXs were an attempt by the U.S. military to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles with minor modifications in non-combat roles.