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Just got a 1984 M1010. I drove a M1009 for 18 years as a DD but it has been sold for probably 8-10 years now so I am familiar with the CUCV vehicles but not polished up of late.
I have replaced the harmonic balancer due to age and cracked rubber, the flex plate due to several chewed up spots...
Do a search for Doghead Mod and you will find the instructions. The factory relay under the dash has a habit of sticking and leaving the starter running until it burns itself out.
Not much more to show at this point as the project has been on hold for quite some time since they were installed. I bought Speed Hut gauges...Speedo, tach, oil pressure, water temp, volts and fuel. I've been driving the suburban without the top of the dash for a long time now but plans are to...
I just bought a M1010. I am planing on a camper build and don't know what I will be removing from my truck yet but I may have some parts for sale. I am just now trying to get it running. It has been sitting in a barn for a few years and has a few problems. Fuel shutoff solenoid, flex plate...
Started back on the gauge install. TIG welding in not the best but it is my first project on aluminium. The gauges are leaning back toward the dash so I can see them now. Still working on the top of the dash. My plan is to contact cement leather on the aluminum or paint with bed/trunk paint...
I went with the Speed Hut gauges and like them. I don't like the rear leaning I got using the factory bezel so will be re-doing the dash at some point but I needed them to be in the vehicle since the odometer was not working and the speedo was not close to accurate. I like the tach addition...
I will compare your pictures to my fender first thing in the morning. I think the rear is where I am rubbing now so will look closely there. Thanks for taking the time. I appreciate it! Have a good evening.
That looks like you cut straight across the front of the fender parallel with the ground and took off quite a bit. I'm showing about 10.5" from screw on side marker. What do you have left from the screw? I think mine is hitting more on the rear of the fender butI can't tell you even cut your...
Barrman,
Thanks for the response. Do you find that the ORD Rear Shackle Flip did anything to the ride....? Same / Better / Worse? Or just lifted it a little. I do like the level look vs front high. I will look into the add an inch lift for the front. i don't think a complete lift kit is...
Barrman, Quick question on your tires and cutting of the fenders.....I just finished installing H3 brakes and Method 8.5x17" 0mm offset on my 1991 Suburban...V1500, 5.7 TBI, NP241, 3.42 gears. The tires are very close to the fenders on a turn....like 3/8" clearance. The tires are Nitto Terra...
Thanks for the input. I wonder if one could use shielded coax for the signal wire and ground the shield? I am about to bite the bullet on one of these clusters so your info will help. Anyone have input on the Classic Instrument or the New Vintage USA clusters?