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  1. Milkman357

    Olive drab Window Tint?

    I want to tint the windows in my M-1009 but I dont really want normal Tint. Does anybody make a Olive drab window tint? Or another post mentioned "Bus Type" wrap? I'd appreciate all hints... I have even mulled the idea of taping on Storm door screen material and spray painting the windows...
  2. Milkman357

    M-1009 rebuilt driveshaft.....

    Vibrations gone. Wow that driveshaft must have been BAD! It really rides smooth now, I can only hear tires humming now. Best $100 I've spent so far.
  3. Milkman357

    M-1009 rebuilt driveshaft.....

    Well I took the advice of the Steel Soldiers experts and had drive shaft balanced. It needed new u joints so it was kinda a no brainer. The guy said the weights that were on it were 180 out. So in other words he just put the same amount of weight opposite from where it was. 2 U joints...
  4. Milkman357

    Dash Lights Led replacemnet - Polarity sensative- advice?

    leds The LEDs are in a fitting that attaches to a circuit board type thingy.....No wires. My guess is it will be trial and error....
  5. Milkman357

    Dash Lights Led replacemnet - Polarity sensative- advice?

    My M-1009 has no dash lights on the Speedo or fuel gage. So I bought some Red LED replacements. The LEDs are polarity sensitive. Any tip on how to tell which way is correct, or am I stuck with trial and error? My 4 Wheel drive light is also out but I'll just use normal bulb for that.
  6. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    more pics before painting Final pix before I repaint. I'm really just covering up MILITARY POLICE and unit markings.
  7. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    Found issues... Ok, allready replaced batteries. Rear window crank inop, That little part that is between crank handle and actuator t-crank...if that make sense.... Rear Window was also uneven, so I had to disassemble and adjust linkages... Of course I lubed tracks while it was apart. The...
  8. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    Mission success! First thanks to everybody for the Tow Bar Idea/info. It really worked great. I could have drove CUCV home, but the towbar was better....Suburban has AC! I accidentally got up to 70mph a few time...Mostly tried to keep it under 65. She followed real well. Some of the hills...
  9. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    Wow 3......Sounds like a CONVOY! Looks like I will be towing home with towbar...as my Helper isn't available Tuesday. Hope to be almost home by 1300..... Thanks for offer!
  10. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    I guess Mike isn't available until Tuesday Morning......He was in Kansas City Friday.... So Trip delayed until Tuesday...
  11. Milkman357

    Jefferson City Here I come!

    EUC sent June 15th, Got reply back tonight (25th)....Between 7-8pm Central, which I thought was weird. I pick it up Monday. Thanks to the great info on SS I made a tow bar to haul it back if it don't drive....... I've got some extra parts..... And know alot more what to look for..... I'm...
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