Name/Title
1985 Chevrolet M1028Entry/Object ID
2016.1.61Description
The Chevrolet CUCV
“Five-Quarter” Ton Truck
Replacing the Dodge M880/M890 series from the 1970’s, the CUCV represented General Motors' first major military truck production since World War II. Based on existing Chevrolet truck platforms, the CUCVs came in four basic body styles: Cargo, Ambulance, Utility and Chassis Cab.
The M1008 was the basic cargo truck, the M1010 was the ambulance version, and the M1009 was a Chevrolet K5 Blazer uprated to ¾-ton capacity. With the exception of the M1009, the trucks were all rated as 1¼ ton (commonly called a "five-quarter")
There were heavier-duty variants, including the M1028 shelter carriers designed to carry mobile communications shelters in the bed. The M1031 was the chassis cab which often converted into contact maintenance vehicles.
These latter trucks were all rated for heavier 3,600 lb. or 3,900 lb. loads, compared to the M1008s 2,900 lb. load capacity. The M1028A2 and A3 models had dual rear wheels.
GM produced some 70,000 CUCVs from 1983 to 1986 at the GM Flint Truck plant.
M1028 Truck, Cargo, Tactical, 1¼ Ton, 4x4 CUCV
Engine: GM (Detroit Diesel) 379 cu in. (6.2L) J-series non-emissions diesel V-8, 135hp@3600rpm
Transmission: GM TH400 automatic transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds
Transfer Case: Manual NP208
Front axle: Dana 60 with Spicer Trac-lok (limited slip) and locking hubs, ratio: 4.56:1.
Rear axle: 10.5 inch Corporate 14 Bolt with "No-spin/Detroit" differential locker.
Curb Weight: 5,800 lbs.
Payload: 3,600 lbs.
Wheelbase: 131.5 in
Length: 220.7 in
Width: 81.2 in
Height: 107.1 in (varies with different shelters)
Electrical: 12/24-volt dual voltage, 200-amp electrical system
Tires: LT235/85R-16 Steel Belted RadialsMotor Vehicle Type
TruckCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2016.1Source or Donor
Chris CausleyAcquisition Method
DonationMake and Manufacture
Manufacturer
ChevroletManufacture Place
City
FlintCounty
Genesee CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Manufacture Place
United StatesManufacture Date
circa 1985Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Details
6.2 V8Fuel Type
DieselEngine Position
Front-EngineHorsepower
135Drivetrain
Drive Type
Four-Wheel DriveSuspension System
Details
Leaf Spring solid axleLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
OffsiteCategory
StorageRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Chevrolet