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I though I'd document my attempt to convert a R442 Aux radio. My plan is to use the shell to house another type of player and use the external speaker for the sound.
Here is the amp I'm using.
Search ebay for; "woodyscustomshop"
Got it to work. :mrgreen:
Military Radio Convesion - YouTube
Thought this might be interesting now that it is over.
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Since I was down with a bad back, I decided to repair the shift indicator. With a little research I found that part of the cluster was missing. So I replaced it with a few spare parts I had laying around.
Find out tomorrow if it will work.
Spent the last week trying to chase down the lights problem. Finally found it. The fuse block was empty when I got the truck and I put he headlight fuse in the wrong spot. Warthogs posts help me find my error. I cleaned all the grounds and plugs, good thing from all this. I finally printed the...
Well, got it started today. Got it last summer from the Arkansas foresty department. It had been a parts truck for there fleet. No major assemblies missing just small stuff.
I've been working on it steadly for the last few weeks between cold spella and rain. Changed the oil and filters last...
Got to say Warthog is the man. Got a left side window for my 1009 and a few extra parts and a lot of good advice. He took some time to show his motor pool to me and talk CUCVs. With his advice I was able to install the new window in no time.
Thanks Warthog,
salt
Thought I'd start a new thread on my recovery. Got the M1009 home tonight and decided to name it MIKE PAPA. Recovevery was easy. The guys at the Arkansas Forestry Commission yard had it loaded on my trailer for me. I was on my way in about 45 mins from arrival to out the gate. Also had my SF97...
Won a M1009 in Greenbrier, AR 72058
Need to borrow/rent a tow bar to recover a CUCV near Little Rock, AR and return to Tulsa, OK area.
Still need to see if a tow dolly will work.
Thanks,
Steve
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