LUV: 1980 4x4
Name: Tim
Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Forum Name: Tank
Notes: I got my beast 1980 luv in 2002 for $225. I took the 1.8 liter tug boat motor out that stills runs like a champ, with about 600,000 miles on it. I put a 1966, 283 in it and, a muncie 4 speed to back it up and an NP205 transfer case to back that up.After searching almost every inch of my community for the axles I HAD TO HAVE, I finally found my 3/4 ton axles sitting under an older frankenstiened 1979 chevy short box. I finally got my beast on the road and into the Black Hills Trails, when I bought the one and only 38.5x11x16 Super Swamper Boggers for it.I spent most of my teenage years working on the LUV of my life. Now that I look back and see what I did with all of my time. I still hope that many others after me can enjoy the beefness of stock chevy luvs, and project luvs.

LUV: 1981 Street
Name: Kristal Shepherd
Location: Doolittle, MO USA
Forum Name: kshepherd
Notes: My truck has been in my family since it came off the lot, my sister had it then my dad and now me. I learned to drive a 5-speed in it, and it still runs great.

LUV: 1980 Street
Name: Don Wilson
Location: Fernley, NV USA
Notes: Well My LUV is currently sitting outside, waiting to get its TLC. Thinking of options, to V6 or not too? I'm looking for all types of parts mostly engine, and interior... as the NV sun has done its damage. As its 26 now, I want to enter in car shows. But thats down the road....

LUV: 1980 4x4
Name: Jim Young
Location: Meridian, MS USA
Notes: 1980 4X4 Luv Light Blue. I have owned for about 12 years. Engine is 4cy stock. I would like to completely restore but bed has some rust. I would like to fine a nice short wheel base bed so I can restore.

LUV: 1981 4x4
Name: Christine
Location: Brookings, OR USA
Forum Name: prplluv
Notes: Our friend owed us $350.00 and I kept messing around with him about taking the truck if he couldn't pay me back. He finally gave in after he blew the head gasket. My husband and I tore it all apart, put a new head gasket, rattle caned a paint job (camo. wasn't me) and took it to the hills. Now I'm addicted to the damn thing! Funniest thing I’ve ever owned his name “Little Courage”.

LUV: 1980 4x4
Name: Kimberly
Location: Port Orchard, WA USA
Forum Name: Kimmie
Notes: My Luv is a 1980 4X4 stepside from what I hear they didn't make many it runs great.Luv it but have to sell have spare motor rearend,tranny and mass of others, this truck goes every were on and off road. Brandnew 30 with 15in centerlines maybe 80 miles on tires and rims.

LUV: 1980 Daily Driver
Name: Daniel Lopez
Location: Dallas, TX USA
Forum Name: the step side u want
Notes: I have an 80 model stepside luv truck with the original big block 4cyl. I lowered it 5 years ago til it was dropped all the way down, it then broke down i thought, 5 years later i have raised it back up to stock in the back and 1 1/2 drop on the front and fixed the points system and it runs great i miss the look of it being slammed but can do without just to drive it everyday. Well theres my luv and thats all i got for now.

LUV: 1980 Street/Strip
Name: Reid Herring
Location: Tomball, TX USA
Forum Name: Frige
Notes: 1980 Chevy Luv with a 350 chevy and 64k original miles. It is still drivable with current plates and inspection and will run low 9s with ease. Most of the work is done by myself and my buddy Chris including paint and engine maint.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Van
Location: Marblemount, WA USA
Notes: 3" body lift, weber carb, custom brushh gaurd, and custom hood are a few things that make my truck fit me it is one of eight that i have lots of parts

LUV: 1981 Daily Driver
Name: Nic
Location: Albany, OR USA
Forum Name: bajaman
Notes: there is no highlights about it yet, my goal is to drop a v-8 in it with a munzin 4speed tranny. i want to tub the rear and add some slicks.

LUV: 1976 Daily Driver
Name: Ruben Retana
Location: Wichita, KS USA
Notes: My Luv is still in process of being fixed and I need the hook ups to get the fenders and hood

LUV: 1972 Strip
Name: Mike McInnis
Location: Plant City, FL USA
Notes: It has a chevy 406 with a powerglide trans 9inch rear with 4.56 gears. I race at Lake Land drag strip. Dont see very many like it.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Andrew
Location: Eldora, IA USA
Forum Name: MOWENGUY
Notes: I need some parts for it so I can finish restoring it

LUV: 1980 Street
Name: Levi Westphal
Location: Filer , ID USA
Forum Name: levi
Notes: it is my first luv I am very exited i am goin to rebild it I am exited!!!

LUV: 1972 Daily Driver
Name: Richard Manseri
Location: Lancaster, CA USA
Forum Name: coastieluv
Notes: Just recently acquired a 78 luv for free and while looking for a donor found a pristine 72 for sale, 100 bucks. Only damage was a fire in the engine bay wich is fine, since I plan on doing a mild v-6 swap. Keeping the 72 fairly stock on appearence, going for the sleeper look. As for the 78 plan on putting it on some s-10 4x4 running gear with a v-8 swap as well. I've got three years left here in the desert before i transfer so I'm gonna have a little fun. Maybe even enter the 78 in the local tough truck races. Dont have any pictures as of yet, but will hopefully have some here soon. Would appreciate any help on finding parts suppliers for these trucks. Any help feel free to email me.

LUV: 1975 Street/Strip
Name: Joey Spitali
Location: Anacortes, WA USA
Forum Name: spitaliracing
Notes: i have a 1975 chevrolet luv it has a chevy small block 305 and many interior and exterior modifications. it has a turbo 350 transmission with a b&m slap shifter and shift kit. It also has a very loud stereo system. a teanau cover and many other engine components.

LUV: 1980 Daily Driver
Name: Codie Miller
Location: Elma, WA USA
Notes: The thing that i like best about my truck is that i got it for $200.00.But the bad thing is that it is not 4wheel drive

LUV: 1981 Daily Driver
Name: Chris
Location: Toledo, OH USA
Forum Name: 81luvdiesel
Notes: juss bought it 50 bux diesel 115k 5 speed, i need to figure out the ignition wire color codes to wire up a universal ignition, if anyone knows about this lemme know

LUV: 1976 Street
Name: Chad Lewis
Location: Alpena, MI USA
Notes: This truck is in perfect condition and has never been restored. The previous owner did give it a new paint job. Other than that it is all original with 83,000 miles when I bought it.

LUV: 1979 Daily Driver
Name: Joyce
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ USA
Notes: Have had my truck forever the only owner. Still yellow, big tires and lot of miles. I need to do work on it, one of my kids took it through 4 trees, then trid to fix it. Would like to know were you all find parts.

LUV: 1975 Street
Name: Josh Grinstead
Location: Prineville, OR USA
Notes: it is getting a big hp small block

LUV: 1974 Street
Name: Karl Ott
Location: Camarillo, CA USA
Forum Name: Luvrv8
Notes: Small block, tubed

LUV: 1982 Daily Driver
Name: C.Cates
Location: AR USA
Forum Name: dbear
Notes: Just pulled it out of the weeds where it has been for 4 years to start driving it again because of the milage and to try biodiesel. After cleaning out the fuel tank and blowing out lines it started and runs great.(sept. 05)

LUV: 1981 Daily Driver
Name: Joey
Location: Boulder, CO USA
Forum Name: joey
Notes: my luv is a diesel sport and i have never seen one like it, it has 160k mi and runs like a clock.

LUV: 1983 Daily Driver
Name: Jack Rogers
Location: Germantown, TN USA
Forum Name: JoeIsuzu
Notes: Not technically a LUV, but same truck. Original owner, 1983 Isuzu P'up LS diesel.