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Cowl screen, cowl panel and wiper arms reinstalled after cleaning.
Attach the two pieces of tubing to the Y or T adapter, route the tubing on the firewall, ensuring no interference with anything, swap your washer reservoirs, and plug in or adapt your washer pump wiring.
(Note: if you...
Next remove the two cowl screen bolts and the cowl screen. This will be a perfect time to clean all the debris that has collected in the wiper linkage area and under the cowl. As you can see mine was a mess.
Note the existing holes to accept the newer nozzles and how they install...
Wiper and Washer Upgrade from 87 Chevy Crew Cab
Windshield Wiper and Washer Upgrade/Conversion – took about two hours with cleaning included and finding tools, yours could take less.
We all know the early wipers and washers suck on the GM square body trucks compared to those available on the...
The time has finally come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!
Hello SS brothers and sisters!
After many years of looking, I finally got an M1009 as I’ve always wanted. Long story short I got this from SS user 48cj2a. Below are his mods since he’s had it.
1985 CUCV M-1009...
I thought we could only push 7PSI max to the IP or seals will start to blow and or leaks will occur. From my understanding, the current fuel pump is rated at 4-7 PSI. This would be the best pump Facet 40285. Cost some coin but well worth it and very reliable.
Replace all the rubber fuel lines as well! Too bad, they don't make PTFE lines we could just pop on and forget about it. Maybe I'll design some and get a product going???!!!
Thank you all for taking the time to response I will add pictures once I receive my m1009 I'm still waiting for it that darn snow storm didn't help! Figured that I would have to weld that quater panel, anyone have one for sale?:alien:
Correct no rubber undercoating I've heard the horror stories online about the rust building under the rubber. Does anyone have a quart panel for sale:)?
Cheese and Rice! I would love to powder coat the frame but that would require a larger garage which I'm limited at the moment =[. is there any areas you suggest I pay closer attention to on the cab? I say the frame is good it's just the cab I know that will need some touching up and whatnot...
Hey SS,
Perhaps some of you fine fellows and ladies can help me, I would like to coat my under body before the rust gets any worse. I know I have to remove the rust but what has been a proven method that works? 1: Remove rust with sand paper or wire wheel. 2: coat it with? 3...