Recent content by alltheway82nd

okay here goes here is where Im at I have an M1009 that has been sitting for a year or maybe two...dont know anything from PO(vehicle was bought from an estate) What it will do cranks but needs a shot of starting fruid to run..once its running it sounds good..What ive done I changed the fuel...

while doing a parts search in an online venue ending in list I found a local ad(this is in wilmington NC)Stating that they had all types of Hummv parts for sale They stated that they were selling as and authorized de-milling for the government so the idea has merit.

Cucvrus...I may have a original seat for sale to me from another SS member who PMd me..I will get back with you after that if it doesn't work out or what I get needs some help..thanks in advance for your help PS if this works it will avoid any needs to modify which would be better..

I have an M1009 that is missing the rear seat. Upon doing some web surfing I have found an article where the 3rd row seat was used from a suburban 1990(pre 91) and it will fit with the exception on the front mounts. The suburban has clips and the blazer has bolt type...this can be swapped and it...

Okay here goes my idea...feel free to give your opinions....I am thinking of having my own seat covers made at a local shop has anyone tried to make /have made from the vinyl canvas material used in the cargo canvases. I thought this might be a good way to recycle and get a strong set of covers...

try un plugging the controller...it should disable the system

I saw a TV show that had a GPS tracking DIY ...hide a cheap cell phone in/on the truck(would have to be wired in) and you can track your "truck" ph# number with your other phone...

thanks for the input everyone ...

I would like to find a set of old seat covers (original seats) to use for / give to the upholstery shop(to make a pattern) to make a set for my truck..so if you have and old set you don't need let me know I will pay for the ride. Thanks, larry

Thanks I will if you run across a rear seat for a M1009 I will be needing one soon...same goes for you if you need anything ..I don't have much spare for parts as I just bought mine but my uncle just bought a civvy 82 blazer so I will pass on the info..Larry

I have the feeling my brother will willing give it a test ride or few when I get the tags back from SOS Michigan....So I will take my time going back and it should be fine ..My wife reluctantly declined to go on this road trip but I know shes really jealous and will miss the chance to drive a...

Thanks for the input.....I know the batteries are new as I got it without any..my brother put in 2 new ones and has told me the tires look pretty new......I am going to drive it a few days and then if it looks good I will hit the highway what's a Good highway speed for a M1009?

I have recently bought my M1009 it is in N.C....It was bought from an Estate sale...the truck had been registered and upon installing batteries it runs and lot drives. I am currently getting the tags so it can get driven by my brother to see how it does....I am going to fly down and drive it...

Greetings from Grand rapids..................

If you use a fork shaped tool to apply pressure under the threads of the glow plug..then use an air ratchet with deep well socket to spin it as you pry it out....that has worked for me in the past