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You must be seeing something I'm missing. It was an ok fit in the OE rubber radiator supports. Pretty challenging for me to line it all up, especially the lowers- but it's in there good- clamped in and doesn't move around or anything... ** Edit ** It just occurred to me that I may have taken...

My M1009 radiator started leaking badly and pretty abruptly. When I removed it I saw lots of corrosion so decided to replace rather than repair. Based on the recommendations here and my own research I decided to go with the aluminum radiator from Genesis (PN 2098AA). The radiator was $198...

Great idea to make a gasket this way thanks. The hard plastic side of one these dual-head hammers works well and won't damage the housing. I had to do a couple times to make a good gasket but found that relief-cutting the inside kept the outer edge from tearing. To avoid doing this: Do...

ORD Steering Box Brace Also installed the ORD steering box brace which I've been meaning to do for about a year. Luckily I have no cracks so I dodged the bullet. Brace went in nicely, took me 1.5hrs.

Radiator was leaking so I pulled it. Was considering having it repaired by a local radiator shop that I've had good luck with, but it looked pretty corroded so I went ahead and ordered the Genesis all aluminum one that's been discussed thoroughly here. Fingers crossed.

Went to the Brothers Show and Shine in Anaheim today. 500+ GM trucks from 1947-1987 and I was the one and only CUCV. Almost everything was lowered with big late-model chrome wheels. Needless to say, my truck did not win any awards. :)...

Great write up! May I ask where you're finding these antenna bases for $40? I'm only finding them around $200

https://youtu.be/bIliVx-96Q4 Added digital voltmeters to monitor the batteries. At startup the bottom one displays the 24V voltage available for the starting system. Not critical, just for the look and for fun. The gauges were a few bucks each off Amazon.

Cool winch mount!

Hi guys thanks for following up. The truck went under the knife at the end of last year and I still haven't gotten it back on the (off)road for a proper shakedown. (Installed a lift and 3/4 tons, H1 wheels/tires) I'll report back if I'm still stalling with a new filter. I replaced the lift...

3/4 ton axle swap and surplus 36" on H1s. Now just struggling with pinion angle. Trying to get by with stock driveshafts so I can postpone the CV shaft purchase a bit.

I'll reiterate: Doghead relay, HD headlight harness, spin on fuel filter. And I'll add my favs: - Factory GM center console - Magnetic puck lights for dome lights - Clear window tint (for cooling interior without dark windows) - Rostra cruise control - Combination pintle/ball hitch - Replaced...

Good luck! I'll be interested to hear if the AC Delcos work. I ordered the Dorman lines for my truck, (625-155 & 624-154), and they did NOT fit. Ended up having the hoses custom made.

I don't, so I've been doing a lot of slow and careful manhandling between furniture dollys and jackstands. Your comment just made me realize that I could probably use a motorcycle jack and make my life a lot easier. So thanks AA!

Getting ready to swap 3/4 ton axles into the m1009. 4.10 gears. Prepped the 14bFF yesterday with new gear oil, gasket and a couple coats of Rustoleum High Performance paint. Going to pull the brakes soon and make sure the drums are in spec and all looks good.

Wow... just had a quick look at his work.. you're not kidding. Awesome.

Haha apparently so, per -10 TM:

Yesterday I finished replacing power steering and oil cooler hoses on my m1009.I'm a knucklehead, but still, that was challenging. I'd procrastinated this job, but all of the hoses had Class II leaks and besides making a mess of my pretty engine compartment, I didn't want any of them to fail...

Not great, haha. I enjoy it at low speeds, like high-traffic commuting around town or putting around the outdoors. Also great in the shop. On the freeway trying to compete with this truck, (see cucvrus's post above), it has to be turned up so loud it's just not pleasant. It can work though, and...

I actually use them too when I'm alone, but having some tunes when I'm with the old lady or friends is nice.