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The new LS V8 engines have excellent power to weight ratio. I seen a 1984 K30 with a 2016 5.3 gas engine in it. Looked almost original under the hood. Lots of room left over. I wouldn't and couldn't do it. This had a wiring kit that made everything nice and neat. A/C and all. The truck is in...

I 2was just called the Edmond Fitzgerald is ready for pick up. This has the alternators with self exciting voltage regulators so I no longer have to fuss with the Gen 1 & Gen 2 idiot lights every other year. I will see where the voltmeter shows charge and that will be good enough for me. Self...

Basically take the torx screws to the hardware store and get replacement hex head bolts/the same size and length. 5/16-8mm headed bolt work best. a dab of never seize and your all set. When your ready to get that pump rebuilt just keep in mind that it will make great improvements and is very...

And this did what? Asking because I don't know what this would improve.

I would just use a flanged M10 bolt and some silver never seize. It is about as good as you can get. I had better success using an impact on them. That always worked for me. I tighten a tweak first and then hit it in reverse. The impact seems to be the trick. Good Luck.

I have the new old U bolts removed so I can have new ones made while I am at the spring shop. I need 4 the same for the back axle, 3 the same for the front axle and the one odd ball for the right inner housing to plate. I feel very wasteful throwing these away but they will be recycled.

I spent a good part of my weekend off task. Sometimes that happens. I did promise an progress report. And I would be untruthful if I said I had a struggle to reach my goal on the CUCV M1009. I removed the front and rear spring on the right side only. I could have used a hand ratchet. Everything...

This weekend I got myself involved in a job that I usually don't get involved it. The VW was near a house that burnt down and was not insured. It was the daily driver of the owner and I was asked if I could do the repairs. I thought well it looks easy enough. The entire front end was melted and...

OK. Remove the stud and clean the threads really good. Put some liquid Teflon sealer on the threads and reinstall the bolt. Good Luck. And I think the welding of the bracket is your only option at the moment.

Leak from bolt holding power steering pump What is leaking? and which bolt?

Time to work on the M1009. Expect good things when I report back at the end of the day. Minor updates and progress but I am still without heat in my barn. I hope Santa arrives soon with heat and updated lighting. I have been a very good boy. This is me in my barn. HA HA. Happy Holidays. Enjoy Life.

Bring that old rusty gate up this way. I am sure I have another one that is in better shape than what you are working on. Don't want to get deleted again so.

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https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/terminus-m1009.144523/page-2 Check this out. This gate was scrap when I started and I spent time and effort to get it decent and usable again.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-91-chevy-gmc/csb-1973-91-tailgate-and-components-with-removable-hardtop Here you go. They have all the parts you need. May I also suggest that you replace the side window channels while you are in there. They are a real drag ion the window and sash assembly. Many...

That looks like one I built back in 2013. I am sure it is not but one of the members here had the M1009 I built back then. Good Luck. Have Fun. They are tough durable vehicles unless you start hacking them up and lifting them. That vehicle still has a great value in the stock condition. Happy...

After tormenting myself trying to get these double nuts back on the axle spindles. I ordered some new spindle nuts I know a lot of times the small lock pins are worn down on the inner nut from not being installed correctly. These nuts are readily available and if yours are worn and the pin is...

Come north 8 hours. I will sell you a low mileage 6.2 HMMWV engine, a brand new rear differential in a crate and a wiring harness for that M1009. I am cleaning up and clearing out my stock of CUCV parts. Exit 90 I 81 in Pennsylvania.

Live and learn. Do NOT reuse U bolts. I did many times but decided to check on this today. Glad I did. Most times I just burn them off and get new ones. Little Red has new ones and I am just going to toss them and replace them. They are not worth any issues. Just replace them. I got in many...