Lookin at this to replace my plow truck .

[sweetk30]

Looking at this k5 to replace my plow truck . There asking 4k for it .

Do you see anything scary rust wise ?

Its non running 6.2 . So i would swap my L31 vortec / th400/205 in and 1tons and bolt on the plow and go .

 

[nvrenuf]

It looks pretty good to me but why is the driver’s side 1/4 panel a different color? Maybe look for body work there?

 

[sweetk30]

Not sure but we know military did wierd stuff .

 

[Barrman]

It should have the 3 leaf front suspension. Which Chevy supposedly called the “Snow plow package.”

A non running 6.2 could be a simple fuel and or glow plug issue that is a lot easier to fix than an engine swap. Unless you just hate diesels. I’ve gotten 2 non running 6.2 trucks running in the last year that previous owners just gave up on. Now, mechanical failure non running. Swap away.

 

[imiceman44]

It should have the 3 leaf front suspension. Which Chevy supposedly called the “Snow plow package.”

A non running 6.2 could be a simple fuel and or glow plug issue that is a lot easier to fix than an engine swap. Unless you just hate diesels. I’ve gotten 2 non running 6.2 trucks running in the last year that previous owners just gave up on. Now, mechanical failure non running. Swap away.

Yeah he doesn't like them

 

[kennyw]

That looks too nice for a plow truck in your area. I could send this one back to the rust belt...

 

[tarussell]

I think your K-5 looks good to go for a plow-truck and the traction and turning radius for plow work is gonna be awesome!

But, if ya’ lost your mind and decide to go with a “gently used & delicately treated and slightly aged” version like KENNYW’s I’ll donate my old decaying ‘85 K-5 to help with spare body parts to keep it goin.

Gotta warn ya’ though - the last time ole NVRENUF rode in it the body mount metal around most mounts was separated so bad that John said “This must be what it feels like when the Space Shuttle re-enters earths atmosphere” !


Good luck on the CUCV K-5 - looks good to me.

 

[Shawn]

The m1009 looks pretty solid. No rust on the back of the bed. Already has a TH400 with the 32 spline Np208. No need for a NP205 unless you want that. I say do it!

I've had 3 CUCV's. My last one (M1028) turned out decent and it was rust free with super low miles.

 

[sweetk30]

It should have the 3 leaf front suspension. Which Chevy supposedly called the “Snow plow package.”

A non running 6.2 could be a simple fuel and or glow plug issue that is a lot easier to fix than an engine swap. Unless you just hate diesels. I’ve gotten 2 non running 6.2 trucks running in the last year that previous owners just gave up on. Now, mechanical failure non running. Swap away.

Yep . Not a diesel guy and my plow stuff wont fit 6.2 motor . . . And yes has 3 leaf front . But i have nice almost new 4 leaf already in my current truck falling apart .

 

[sweetk30]

That looks too nice for a plow truck in your area. I could send this one back to the rust belt...

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[sweetk30]

I think your K-5 looks good to go for a plow-truck and the traction and turning radius for plow work is gonna be awesome!

But, if ya’ lost your mind and decide to go with a “gently used & delicately treated and slightly aged” version like KENNYW’s I’ll donate my old decaying ‘85 K-5 to help with spare body parts to keep it goin.

Gotta warn ya’ though - the last time ole NVRENUF rode in it the body mount metal around most mounts was separated so bad that John said “This must be what it feels like when the Space Shuttle re-enters earths atmosphere” !


Good luck on the CUCV K-5 - looks good to me.

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Dont forget i amd 48 years deep in the road salt belt life .

 

[sweetk30]

The m1009 looks pretty solid. No rust on the back of the bed. Already has a TH400 with the 32 spline Np208. No need for a NP205 unless you want that. I say do it!

I've had 3 CUCV's. My last one (M1028) turned out decent and it was rust free with super low miles.
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Just olan to use all known good parts i have over mystery stuff .

 

[USSkoval]

Looks too nice to be a plow truck to me? That's essentially a death sentence for what looks to be a solid K5.