From: Lee Franklin (lee@wellnesshealth.com)
Date: Wed Aug 11 2004 - 14:15:22 PDT
Nice,
When I was stationed in Germany, we procured a M1008 CUCV to put our old
880 contract back toolboxes on, and it worked pretty well, I don't
recall if we beefed up the suspension or not, it was a real.. um..
'under the door' kinda thing, all the way around. Of course, we were
the same motor pool that had two jeeps and a trailer stored in our conex
storage unit.. after they were purged from the system and replaced with
HMMWVs
-Lee
Richard J. Thiers, Jr. wrote:
>Hi Kenny,
> Great letter! I think you're really on the money in your description of
>the M880 series trucks! BTW, I bought that M880 on eBay! I'm going to use
>it to keep my M887 going. I hate to do it, but my M887's body and frame
>have about had it, so I'm going to swap all the Contact Maintenance goodies
>to the "new" truck. Then I'll take it to the spring shop, and have the
>suspension beefed up to carry the load. In case you didn't know, the M887
>had an extra leaf spring or two, to support the extra weight of the
>welder/generator.
> In reference to your pintle hook question a few days ago, I used a
>pintle/ball combo hitch on my truck, since I'm not off road enough to need
>that much movement in the hitch. I also wired in a civilian "round-6"
>trailer receptacle so I can tow the occasional civy trailer.
> When I have the time, I'm going to document the re-hab of the M887 on my
>website. I'll keep you posted.
> Rick
>P.S. If anyone wants to see the truck as it is now(I still drive it every
>day) go to the Truck page on my website. Oh, it's not for sale anymore!
>
>Rick Thiers
>M.V. Sales & Hardware
>1035B Fallowfield Rd.
>Atglen, Pa. 19310 USA
>610-593-1218 8-6 EST
>http://www.mvsalesandhardware.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
>Behalf Of Recovry4x4@aol.com
>Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:46 PM
>To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
>Subject: [MV] M880 Slug or treasure?
>
>
>Well gang, I figured I would share my take on the M880 family of vehicles
>since I just got one not too long ago. I think this might be the best kept
>secret
>in MV ownership. If you're an afficianado of the classic MV than the 880 is
>not for you. If you want a truck you can drive and work, then this might be
>the
>ticket. The M880 series are dirt cheap. Granted, it might not be as simple
>as
>the M37 but its darned close. Parts are everywhere. The 318 is as common as
>a
>cold and runs pretty darned good. Hauls a ton and more too. You can upgade
>it as simpe as anything. The ignition module isn't the best part on the
>truck
>but it can be dealt with. Tows a trailer fairly well civilian or military.
>In a pinch you can hook up the 24 volt trailer and have some semblance of
>lights with the 12V electrics. Electrical system is as basic as they get and
>bulbs
>and headlights are just around the corner. Already has a heater so no need
>to
>go shopping for one. Adding radial tires makes a big difference and won't
>break the bank like adding radials to the deuce. Power steering is a simple
>bolt
>on from another civilian donor vehicle. Want that real military look for the
>interior? Add the blackout light kit. It will get you that 3 lever light
>switch that screws up the average Joe when he needs to drive it. Seats 3
>comfortably too. I like this better than the 2 bat handle switches that the
>CUCV uses.
>Since I'm closest to hell here in FL I was thinking of shopping for a simpe
>under dash A/C unit. I'm telling you with PS and A/C it would be a daily
>driver
>even here in the heat. Fuel mileage isn't too good but a savvy parts guy can
>improve that by using an inexpensive part time 4x4 kit and some front axle
>parts
>from a Chev 4x4 3/4 ton. This done right can net you lockout hubs without
>breaking the bank. All in all, the M880 might deserve a second look as a
>utility
>vehicle around the house with the MV theme in mind. I just saw one on Ebay
>in
>recent weeks with a $495 buy it now price.
>Kenny
>
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