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Recent content by bl71236

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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Got the body on the frame and got the fuel tank plumbing installed, and got the rear bumper brackets aligned. bumper is just a dry fit as it'll come off for paint. I was missing the pintle hitch and never could source the 3/8"spacer so I made a 1/4"spacer for the mount and a 1/4"spacer/washer to...
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    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Very Nice! Both of my fender well and fenders were corrosion pigs. Thanks for info on loosening the core bolts for alignment.
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    My wartime friend

    Nice job. That is a great looking 09!
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Been getting everything ready to mount the body back on the frame. My helper will be here next month,so in the mean time i got to work tidying up the wiring and overhauling the alternators.
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    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Very Nice! Sorry,i forget to check dates sometimes.
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    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Take a look at my solution. I made aluminium overlays. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1009-frame-off-restore-and-modification.213499/page-2
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Not needing the ram air doors I went ahead and modified them.
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Thanks,I also found that the defrost hose needed to be installed prior to installing the vents. Not a big deal. However step one was to install the defrost vents. I noticed that the heater plumbing were the same size. Thanks for tips and the x-over p/n.
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Here is a look at the switch panels.
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    This Gen 5 From Vintage Air is very cool. All digital controls, no cables or silly vacuum controls. The 1009 had the "military" version air conditioner installed when I got this truck . However it did not really cool the vehicle down. This unit is better than factory air I was told. Got to have...
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    Yesterday The Vintage Air Gen 5 surefit kit showed up so I was able to get started on evaporator and interior duct mod install.
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    M1009 frame off restore and modification

    I got the cargo side panels covered and fitted. This past week. Also the switch panels came back from the engraver.
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    Need Help Identifying a Part

    I found a picture of it. This was a picture i took of items prior to taking them for powder coating. These were all interior parts. It is in the lower left corner. I think its part of the brake pedal assembly or throttle.
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    Need Help Identifying a Part

    Yeah I saw the small threaded hole. I'll look over my engine pictures again. thanks.
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    Need Help Identifying a Part

    I've been posting my frame off restore in the Hot rod/Modify forum, but I thought this might be a better venue for getting help with identifying a part. I took almost everything to a powder coating place and for the life of me and looking through all my pictures I can't figure out what this is...
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