What is a Blazer CUCV?

The Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV) (later Light Service Support Vehicle (LSSV)) (CUCV /ˈkʌkviː/ KUK-vee) is a vehicle program instituted to provide the United States military with light utility vehicles based on civilian trucks.

What was the military K5 Blazer called?

The K5 Blazer was the smallest full size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line in 1969, the full-size Blazer was replaced in 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe….1973–1991 (1991 GMC Jimmy)

What was the fuel economy of the M1009 Blazers?

The M1009 Blazers had the same fuel injection pump governor as the m1008 trucks but the 3.08 gear ratio allowed them to travel in excess of 80mph. In stock form the M1009 was capable of 21 miles per gallon fuel economy with it’s 27 gallon tank giving it the greatest endurance of any CUCV.

What kind of truck is the m-1009?

Truck, Utility, 3/4 ton, 4×4 M-1009. The M-1009 is a Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV pronounced “cuck-vee”), a military modified Chevrolet/General Motors Model K10516 (K5) Blazer with a 3/4 ton rating. The CUCVs were an attempt by the U.S. military to use COTS (commercial, off-the-shelf) vehicles with minor modification in non-combat roles.

Do you really want a K5 Blazer or M1009?

If you want a vehicle that gets good gas millage i would not suggest a k5 blazer!!! It has been my experience, both personal and on this board, that most people do NOT buy CUCVs because of their fuel economy. I had wanted an M1009 Blazer for years and when I had the opportunity to buy one I did.

What kind of truck is a Chevy Blazer?

The M1009 utility truck (enclosed body, equivalent to the commercial Chevrolet Blazer) is one model of the M10xx Chevy Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles (CUCV) series of trucks.