LUV: 1980 Daily Driver
Name: Brandy
Location: Erbacon, WV USA
Notes: I am in the process of fixing up my 80 truck. I also own a 79 that is a 4x4. I will be putting them together then fixing it into a show truck. all in tome lords willing.

LUV: 1975 Street/Strip
Name: Adam Mitchell
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Notes: One day I saw this chevy luv driving in to where I worked, it sounded and looked badass. I talked to the guy and asked what was under the hood. He had taken a 455 Olds and bored it out to 514 cu in. It was sweet and I decided I had to build one. I have a '75 luv and I just bought a 350 small block and I am rebuilding a th350 and putting a shift kit in it. This is my senior project. My olds was totaled and I am putting all the money into the truck. My olds was fast and I have only lost races to two cars with it, both my friends. one was a 67 cornet with a 440 and the other was a ford probe GT. My luv has to beat them so if you have any good tips let me know. I need all the info to build a fast street legal luv.

LUV: 1976 Drag
Name: Chuck Poindexter Jr.
Location: Lancaster, TX USA
Forum Name: Luvracin
Notes: The vehicle was built from several different years.The front end from an earlier 72/73 model and the back end from a 74/79 model.The cab and front fenders were stretched 6in.The bed sides were cut off at the front 6in and are removable.The drip rails on the cab was removed and moved outward 3/16 in to allow the lexan window to be put on the face of the door for better aerodynamics. I custom made the chassis the fit this many different modifications. Along with the removable bed sides,the doors and front end is removable.The floor on the passenger side is removable along with the tunnel and drive loop and it's tunnel.

LUV: 1980 4x4
Name: Mark
Location: MT USA
Forum Name: 1BADLUV
Notes: I have a 1980 Chevy Luv 4x4 that is highly modified! Pretty much everything on it has been changed except for the body. The axles and suspension are from an 81 toyota 4x4. The engine is a 4.3 liter V6 out of a 93 Chevy truck. It has a Holley four barrel and Hedman Hedders...estimated 200+ HP. It is backed by a turbo 350 tranny with shift kit and 2500 stall converter, and a NP208C transfer case splits the power. It currently rides on 33 x 12.50-15 Swampers, soon to be 38's. Future plans include front and rear lockers, a winch, a full roll cage, a supercharger and new suspension all the way around. Check it out at my website.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Skyler Dillman
Location: USA
Notes: This is the LUV I purchased about six months ago. It has about 3 inches of body lift, and larger than factory tires. This beast has the 4 cyl. gasoline engine, but when I have the time and money, I have a friend who will supply me with a V8 305 and transmission. This has got the Possitrack 4*4 which helps while out hunting. I LUV my LUV.

LUV: 1976 Pro Street
Name: Marty & Conrad de Ruyter
Location: Tomball, TX USA
Notes: I've been building this truck for about 6 months now for my son. We plan to put a big block Chevy in it and drive it on the street. Hope to be finished in the next year or sooner.

LUV: 1978 Drag
Name: Johnny Evans
Location: Magnolia, TX USA
Notes: It has a 15 to 1 aluminum headed 406 with a big roller and lots of other goodies. For a trans it has a glide with a 5500 convertor. Its my first luv and i really enjoy it. All my friends said, "Why build a luv, there's none around?" THEY ARE WRONG.

LUV: 1979 Street
Name: Michael Bock
Location: Webb CIty, MO USA
Notes: I have just bought the love of my life, a 2-wheel drive chevy luv. I bought the truck from my boss for $400. Trying to keep original but having trouble with the engine. Hope to get her to run like new soon. Need parts, if someone has parts send e-mail.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: KC Dickinson
Location: Kearns, UT USA
Notes: It's my first vehicle. I have some big plans to lift my truck and paint it sport yellow with metallic blue trim. I am in the process of getting the new wheels on it then I am also slowly tweekin' out the motor.

LUV: 1972 Daily Driver
Name: Al William
Location: WA USA
Notes: 1968 325hp 327 out of a roached El Camino, TH350, Vega stall converter, stock LUV axle, home brewed motor mounts, 75 V-8 Ford Granada radiator, 600cfm Edlebrock carb, turbo Sunbird air extractors. This luv has been a daily driver in my family since 1980 it has been a 4cyl, Buick V-6, Monza 262, and now a 327.

LUV: 1979 Daily Driver
Name: Rich Maitia
Location: Stockton, CA USA
Forum Name: mouse53
Notes: Have had my LUV for over 8 years and it has always been my baby. Original Yellow, Izuzu motor, 5 speed, 186,000 and going strong. Have lowered 2 in, 15x8 4x4 rims and 60s, painting the rims to match the truck has made the biggest difference, plus beauty rings and stock caps. Added a rack and use it daily for work. Maybe when the smog laws change I will add a V8. Even has a Kicker 12" behind the seat, R/F amp, and Pioneer DEH P2500 for sound.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Matthew Curry
Location: Atoka, TN USA
Notes: Just an average 4x4 with an isuzu 1.9. Gets me to work and back . she is my 3rd luv

LUV: 1978 Strip
Name: James E. Davis Jr.
Location: Everett, WA USA
Notes: Building long bed, stretched nose, small block drag racer. Okay, might end up with a big block. Not sure about chopping the top yet. Estimated completion date: hmm, at this rate, 4-11-06. Nicknamed: SLEDGEHAMMER (SLDGHMR)!

LUV: 1980 Daily Driver
Name: Michael
Location: Spring Valley, CA USA
Forum Name: Michael
Notes: My LUV truck is the best starter truck I have ever had (though I have only had one). I plan on doing the work to make it a usable daily show truck.

LUV: 1976 Drag
Name: James Polk
Location: Waller, TX USA
Forum Name: PROWLER
Notes: 76 LUV 355 CI TURBO 350 3500 CUSTOM STALL MSD6al holley street/strip dominator ford 9in. 5.13 gears nos 250 cheater system. 7.0 @100 mph 1/8 mile NAVASOTA TX.

LUV: 1978 Street/Strip
Name: Mark in the dark
Location: Mt. Baldy, CA USA
Notes: Poor LIL sack of nuts and bolts! Sitting Rusting,in storage in Upland! :stor-king: (honorable plug) need help parts ect. this lil truck has made it anywhere i made her go! Kentucky and all points inbetween. she loves to eat head gaskets and lil Hondas! waiting for heart transplant (350 ci) email if can help :) need carb somethin fierce!

LUV: 1978 Street
Name: Colin
Location: Copperas Cove, TX USA
Notes: Luv Truck Owner & proud of it. Bought in 95 for $150.00 still driving it today. in the process of a Buick 231 V6 W/TH350 conversion. Mostly just to Drive and because the rebuild kit for the 1.8 is outrageous. OH Ya Power too.

LUV: 1981 4x4
Name: Mark Stoudenmire
Location: Bishopville, SC USA
Notes: My family was a former chevrolet dealer and I have had my hands on every possible form of luv ever sold. I was always impressed with the trouble free use of the luv diesels we sold and I am putting me together one now, so I am looking for some help with a few parts in the future. Please e-mail me if someone can help.

LUV: 1982 Street
Name: Salvy Ackerman
Location: Glenville, PA USA
Forum Name: LUVdiesel
Notes: 2.2 liter diesel engine, the truck is so reliable even after 20 years, I want to make it into a lowrider with chrome rims and repaint it orange.

LUV: 1980 Street/Strip
Name: Phil Giffin
Location: Fayetteville, GA USA
Notes: I bought my Luv from my Brother-in-law for 100 $'s. My Father-in-law bought it new. Right now, its ALL original....except for the seats & wheels. I've got a 406/350 to put in it, when I can get the time. I snagged the complete wiring harness, buckets, console w/shifter from my old '82 Camaro I had. I plan to start on the Luv this spring. I plan on running it on the strip, for about the next 2 summers....by then it will not require emissions to run on the street. It has over 400,000 miles on the original 1.8 ISUZU!! AND, it still runs.....wont pass emissions.....but still runs!!!!! ANYBODY who knows how to convert the front 6 lug drums to 5 lug.....PLEASE, tell me how.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Marc
Location: Spokane, WA USA
Notes: It's stock 1.8 4x4, goes everywhere! Planning for a s-10 4.3 and 5 speed tranny. If anyone knows if this is compatible without swapping frontends let me know.

LUV: 1979 4x4
Name: Jarrod
Location: Clarkson, NE USA
Notes: My luv has never been restored in any way and is the cleanest 79 I've ever seen. There is very little rust and it still runs great.

LUV: 1976 On/Off Road
Name: Travis Mosier
Location: Sterling, KS USA
Notes: Well i bought this truck for 199$ a year ago from an old man who painted it baby blue with a paitbrush every year since he bought it. He also painted the wheels AND tires red. When i bought it i hand painted it yellow with black racing stripes just for fun. I have put the truck through all kinds of things and it still keeps on ticking. I also have a 78 luv as well. Its just kinda a unique truck in a small town like this. Im always looking for another luv so if any one is sellin lemme know.

LUV: 1972 Daily Driver
Name: Rudy Victorio
Location: Riverside, CA USA
Notes: When we first got the thuck. We stripped it completely then started fresh . Its got a 400 h.p 350. With a turbo350. And A Dana 44 At the rear end. Pretty soon well get started on the inside. That will be a different Story. Photo,s will be submitted soon. Is there anyone out there Organizing Monthly luv meets???

LUV: 1980 4x4
Name: Doug Harrell
Location: Statesboro, GA USA
Notes: I got my Luv in 2002.It is a 1980 4x4.Ihave changed the rear-end, Trans and engine,it has been a job to get it ti ware it is today but i am going to have it rite.If you have any ideas or something that may make life less complated on working on these little trucks please e-mail me.