SPECIAL EDITION, CHEVY, GMC Military CUCV trucks WHAT ARE THEY?

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In this video I go over a little bit of history of GM defense but really dive into what a Military Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle is and what it was used for. Produced by Chevy and Gmc in the c10, c20, k20 and k30 single rear wheel and dually squarebodies.
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[@dw7094]

The Army sent me to school in Detroit for the CUCV in 1985. The course was 3 weeks long. We learned every facit of the "D" model square body. GM gave us manuals on the engine, transmission, transfers NP208C & NP205, differentials, AC-Delco Cranking and Charging Systems, GM Parts , Schematics, and some special Kent-Moore Tools. Still have all that stuff today. Fantastic Course! We even got a sneak peek at the 6.5L with turbo which was still a prototype at the time

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s awesome

[@hkguitar1984]

Thanks for the CUCV History. I've a '86 M1009, it spent its whole life in Arizona and only has 36K miles on it. I purchased my M1009 as a daily driver, my goal is to move away from today's modern vehicles, I want something I can work on myself. These days, any new car buyer is basically married to the Dealership for any repairs, no thank you.

[@HarmonGarage]

I agree

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

The cucv is getting hard to find. They used to be all over the place. My buddy has a truck and 2 of the blazers

[@HarmonGarage]

I want one bad but there’s no way I can swing the asking prices there is for them

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

They are out there, you just have to look for them. The problem is the people who have them are letting them rot into the group.

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

BEST truck ever made That's what it is Cheap Easy to work on Upgradable Minimal maintenance Lasts as long as you can make it Customizable And it's sexy as FUCK in camo

[@HarmonGarage]

I can’t disagree

[@michaelcoulter1798]

There was still a handful at Camp Lejeune in 98-99. Unfortunately, they got old and replaced. Fine trucks.

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s cool. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@gerardomendoza9688]

I skipped the video I thought you were showing the trucks at a government auction or something but it's all about the story of military stuff and more talking and talking c'mon..

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@cedarlaneenterprises6258]

i have 2 m1008’s, m1009 and an m1010 . These trucks are so cool and collectible

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s awesome

[@SherylSmedley]

Great info on these important Squares!

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks

[@jeverett59]

Hell Yeah!!! Love the squarebody history

[@HarmonGarage]

I do as well. Thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@wes11bravo]

Still a goal of mine to find an M1008/1028 that has decent bones for me to rebuild. I wish I was able to pick one up 15 years ago - they were all over the place for $3500 all day long. Tough to find a good one for

[@HarmonGarage]

I agree with you. Best of luck in your search

[@mblake0420]

I own a 87 1028 single rear with 208 xfr case. Almost no rust. Needs a better engine but everything else is beef

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s cool

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@derekbryant6137]

I thank you for making the video because I did not know they made a dually version now I know what my purchase Target is if I can find one thank you for making the video

[@HarmonGarage]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@acersalman8258]

Beautiful trucks I love 💘 it more beautiful than new cars ugly made from blastic and losers feul pump electric losers supposed to be mechanical parts ❤

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

While you did a decent job, I need to correct you on some misinformation. None of these trucks came with an NP208 and PTO. On the NP205, trucks had a PTO. The PTO bolts to the NP205 where its inspection plate would be. The NP208 doesn't have an inspection cover or any way to attach a PRO to it.

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@rogerlemnah436]

Bought my first cucv back in 2000 a 1008 with 21,000 miles on it and a new engine in it. I drove it for over 10 years still have it but it's been sitting awhile. I also bought a1028 in 2001 but I never got that one finished. I have a lot of parts. I have 2 perfect OEM dash pads for sale

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s cool

[@jeffdillard5742]

Awesome Thanks for watching!

[@kriztofer9968]

@rogerlemnah436 how much are you asking for one of the dash pads? I have a ‘86 M1009 I am restoring and would like replace to the dash.

[@rogerlemnah436]

@@kriztofer9968 I took them to Carlisle and a restorer bought both of them

[@mblake0420]

How much?

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Considering the application and it's intended use , why the hell would GM swap out the K -30s NP 205 for an aluminum cased 208 ? Of course ,GM stopped making sense a long time ago .

[@HarmonGarage]

I’m sure somebody had a reason for it

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@HarmonGarage come to thinking on it , the military probably wanted shift on the fly 4WD , not realizing that all they had to do was let off of the gas to shift a 205 at speed .

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

​@@bobbrinkerhoff3592It was cost and easy of production/part replacement. By this time, only K30's had a 205, which means parts are limited compared to the 208. Also there was no need for a 205, unless they wanted to run a pto. Ideally you'd think they would got for durability, but tho have to remember the military isn't known for having the best equipment. That's why the only CUCV's with both a front limited slip diff and Detroit rear were the dually models, and the cab chassis models. (Which were tge only ones with a 205). Everything else had a 208 and Detroit in the rear.

[@rogerlemnah436]

I think it was cost and the 208 has a lower gear ratio. I'll take the 205 anyday

[@jeffreycoe3584]

I have an 85 CUCV and didn't know that info thanks Aaron 👍

[@HarmonGarage]

Glad you liked it

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching

[@SP-wk1en]

Cost savings in the military? I think that died in the 80's.

[@HarmonGarage]

Yup

[@jeffdillard5742]

lol! Thanks for watching

[@johnbelcastro7268]

Love them cucv squarebodys ,hard to find a decent one .

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@HarmonGarage]

There’s plenty out there. They just want ridiculous amounts of money for them.

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

Depends on were you live. In places like California you can find them in good shape from time to time. I missed out on a none running with a dented door for $2500.

[@HarmonGarage]

I would have jumped on that

[@keithdaniels5918]

@@HarmonGaragewhat kinda prices have you been seeing?

[@keelandavis]

I have a M1031 service truck. It’s a pretty sweet rig. I’m currently working on getting the pto governor to work so I can try out the pto generator and air compressor and see if that stuff works too. It’s got 32k miles on it and zero rust anywhere!

[@jeffdillard5742]

Awesome Thanks for watching!

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s awesome

[@keelandavis]

@@jeffdillard5742 You’re welcome, I enjoyed the video! I think in your video around the 11:18 mark you said the M1031 came with a NP208, but the one I have came with a NP205 because the 205 has the PTO option to run the generator in the bed.

[@wtstfire]

During the Government bailout of Chrysler in the late '70's, the military bought many Dodge vehicles as well. American built and Dodge branded Mitsubishi's as well. I know because I drove them.

[@HarmonGarage]

Yes sir. Thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

That’s great Thanks for watching!

[@jeffdillard5742]

Great video on this!

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you

[@Jefferson-r1j]

Another great video!

[@jeffdillard5742]

👍🏼

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you

[@chevylandt.v]

So was there a CUCV of the suburban and crew cab? I know in the CUCV ii, he showed a picture but never said.

[@HarmonGarage]

There was some crew cabs. I’ve never seen a suburban but that doesn’t mean there wasnt

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

The only crew cabs were c20 3/4 tons. From what I've seen they were navy and airforce truck.

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddiealford3579]

Great 👍 video Aaron always wanted 1 of these old trucks it's nice 2 know all this Info on them thnx

[@HarmonGarage]

Yes sir thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@thecampingplumber4162]

Love this one just like the other special addition

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks buddy

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@hkguitar1984]

My 1986 M1009 still has the factory window sticker from when it was new. Cost back in 1986 for a M1009 was $32,990. I can't believe I only paid $4500 back in 2012!

[@HarmonGarage]

I wasn’t aware they had window stickers. I thought they were built and delivered straight to the military

[@hkguitar1984]

@@HarmonGarage You are correct, it wasn't a window sticker like we are all familiar with, it was a small business card sized sticker on the driver's vent window, it lists the date, VIN and cost. IMHO, $33K for this truck is shockingly expensive for 1986 Dollars. I'll keep this M1009 for the rest of my life, I love it.

[@HarmonGarage]

That’s awesome

[@hkguitar1984]

@@HarmonGarage 👍I'm 63 years old now and "still" this CUCV is by far the best automotive value I've ever purchased.

[@HarmonGarage]

I believe it

[@adrenalinereapercustoms9075]

this is awesome, thanks for your efforts

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you, thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

👍🏼

[@juniornunley5412]

Great video, I enjoyed all the info on all these vehicles. I've seen a few of these as the years went by. Thanks for video and take care!

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you junior

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomharmon743]

Is this the 6.2 diesel engine we have for the 54 pops truck

[@HarmonGarage]

Yes

[@jeffdillard5742]

Hey Tom!

[@tomharmon743]

Hi jeff

[@UFPTX]

If you see my chickens flying around in it up there let me know.

[@HarmonGarage]

Ok

[@jeffdillard5742]

lol Thanks for watching!

[@UFPTX]

@@HarmonGarage lol something funky with my post. For some reason I was watching a live storm chaser after leaving this video but it put my comment here not there.

[@HarmonGarage]

I couldn’t quite figure out what you were talking about but who am I to judge. 😂🤣

[@SherylSmedley]

Great video!

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jimmy-iz1nu]

What about the race Truck?

[@HarmonGarage]

It’s still here

[@Jimmy-iz1nu]

Wish I was there to help with the race truck . And love the history of them.old square body truck's.

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@dbcmsot5479]

ok, now i want one.... find me a dully Toes!

[@HarmonGarage]

I’ve wanted one for a couple years

[@jeffdillard5742]

lol! Thanks for watching

[@johnpalmer9088]

thank you

[@HarmonGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@CUCVM1008]

Currently working on an '85 m1008 as a project, love the truck

[@HarmonGarage]

Awesome. Best of luck on your project

[@CUCVM1008]

@@HarmonGarage Thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@thecampingplumber4162]

Nice one again.

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@daledassel5658]

Cool trucks!

[@HarmonGarage]

Yes sir

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!

[@bustednutzgarage2609]

Bro totally cool video. No lie I definitely enjoy the builds. But Squarebody history is even better. It's cool how your doing both.

[@HarmonGarage]

Thank you and thanks for the support

[@bustednutzgarage2609]

@@HarmonGarage your welcome man just keep the content coming

[@HarmonGarage]

New video is up tonight

[@jeffdillard5742]

Thanks for watching!