Re: Thinking about a cucv
Post by k8icu on May 23, 2006, 9:04pm

Gimmpy since noone is taking you seriously here I'll give you my $.02 worth.....
Mechanical wise look at the engine and trans. Is it hard to start? What do the glow plugs look like? Check the air cleaner to see if there is any oil blow back. Does the engine smoke? does the engine idel smooth or does it run rough? If it is smooth with no smoke and plugs look like there not rusted in I'd say you probably have a good motor. How does it shift? Smooth or jerks? Again you want smooth.
Body wise look for rust around the cabs rockers and the rear corners. Brush guard will most likely be bent in some way or shape.