Question about the m1008s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

snyder66 · 02-28-2011, 07:46 PM

I found one right in my price range, but...I'm just wondering if they would be a good first truck. Are they OK for an everyday driver? Should I worry about the diesel engine? Are they geared too low for highway driving? Thanks

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GM72K10 · 02-28-2011, 08:35 PM

In bone stock condition the M1028s and M1008s are probably not good daily drivers, you'd want a M1009. I have a M1028a1 as a 2nd truck, in stock condition. They are geared low (4:56s) usually don't have any cab insulation, have no radio or a/c, are bare bones heavy duty work trucks. Depends upon what you want your level of creature comfort to be. You can always modify some things to suit. Mine still has the stock electrical system, 24 volt starter and glow plug system. Best to read up on these on www.steelsoldiers, wealth of info there or pm me if you want. I have 3 of these at present in running condition, and use one of them on a semi-daily basis, great trucks if you know what you're in for. Looks like the one you are looking at is in ready to go condition. Good Luck.

Benelli · 02-28-2011, 08:41 PM

I would not suggest one for a DD. As a project truck or a weekend runner, they're great.

It's bad enough with my 3.40 gear ratio with a 350 and a 3spd auto - I couldn't imagine with a diesel that is known for being down on power.

02-28-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
snyder66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Readin, PA Posts: 117	Question about the m1008s I found one right in my price range, but...I'm just wondering if they would be a good first truck. Are they OK for an everyday driver? Should I worry about the diesel engine? Are they geared too low for highway driving? Thanks http://www.motorsourceinc.com/detail...d-6659995.html

02-28-2011, 08:35 PM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,482	Re: Question about the m1008s In bone stock condition the M1028s and M1008s are probably not good daily drivers, you'd want a M1009. I have a M1028a1 as a 2nd truck, in stock condition. They are geared low (4:56s) usually don't have any cab insulation, have no radio or a/c, are bare bones heavy duty work trucks. Depends upon what you want your level of creature comfort to be. You can always modify some things to suit. Mine still has the stock electrical system, 24 volt starter and glow plug system. Best to read up on these on www.steelsoldiers, wealth of info there or pm me if you want. I have 3 of these at present in running condition, and use one of them on a semi-daily basis, great trucks if you know what you're in for. Looks like the one you are looking at is in ready to go condition. Good Luck. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

02-28-2011, 08:41 PM	#3
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: Question about the m1008s I would not suggest one for a DD. As a project truck or a weekend runner, they're great. It's bad enough with my 3.40 gear ratio with a 350 and a 3spd auto - I couldn't imagine with a diesel that is known for being down on power. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold



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