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  1. cucvrus

    1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked.

    This is where I started 2 years ago November 17, 2017 . After sitting around wrecked for 10 years the time had come to fix it or junk it. This was is where I was at last November 2018. Today I went out at 0730 and just came back in to scrub some rubber parts and get a snack. It is coming along...
  2. cucvrus

    Looking for pictures of the original M1009 spare tire mount.

    I have the spare tire mount. Send me a PM or post in the parts wanted section. But yes I can help you out.
  3. cucvrus

    unknown front axle spindle nut

    From what I see that is all one nut. There should be a snap ring in front. Can't see from the picture. I would remove the snap ring. Now in the slot of the spindle there should be a lock block. Using a punch of socket against the 6 ears of the nut. I would lightly tap the nut counter clockwise...
  4. cucvrus

    1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked.

    WOW. I am saddened to see no activity on the CUCV forum in over 24 hours. I hope to make up for that this evening and tomorrow. I have been wondering off task for a while again. I hope to get to it tomorrow. I have lots of very simple things I can do to move my project along in great leaps and...
  5. cucvrus

    Down to the frame she goes!

    I am so glad you put that M1008 cab and frame back in service. I bought that perfect running truck from the Pennsylvania DNR or DEP. They branded the certificate as "Scrap for Parts Reclamation Only". Well after all these years the parts have all been reclaimed and recycled. The small block...
  6. cucvrus

    Need picture of hood latch cable routing

    I can get you a picture tonight. Thru the firewall. Thru a hole in the upper flange on the left side of upper core support. I hope that helps. It lays on the left inner apron and has a tie to support the cable and fasten it. Picture later if someone don't beat me to it. How about some pictures...
  7. cucvrus

    Fuel lne from lift pump replacement

    I just don't recall having to remove the intake to change this line. I know it was a challenge but I done it on a plow truck a few years back and I done it outside during winter season.
  8. cucvrus

    Fuel lne from lift pump replacement

    I recall taking off the right alternator and removing a bolt and clamp on the front of the block. It will come out from under the intake. Do you have another preformed hard line?
  9. cucvrus

    1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked.

    I already mentioned I sanded and painted a pair of headlamp buckets and a pair of trim rings for the head lamps. I pick up every single rectangular head lamp bucket I see at the YOUPULLIT. These were from a 1992 Astro van. The new Trucklite LED's are the hot setup. Direct installation. I...
  10. cucvrus

    M1010 Question

    What do you want to check out? I have 4 in my back yard that you can pick at and google all you would like. I 81 Exit 90. That's fairly close.
  11. cucvrus

    1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked.

    I am not in a rush. Today I went out in the barn and installed the grille trim. I always liked the detail when the trim is painted separate from the body. I scrubbed up the side marker lights and installed them. I removed them from a 1991 K5 Blazer I parted out. I peeled the chrome trim from...
  12. cucvrus

    M1009 steel brake line diameter/size

    That is the exact tool. Easy as that. Thank you.
  13. cucvrus

    M1009 steel brake line diameter/size

    I never heard of any of them terms for flares. I use a Snap-On double flaring tool. I have had to buy bubble flares for imports. But on the good old 99% of the vehicles the old double flare tool done the job. Good Luck.
  14. cucvrus

    1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked.

    I did venture out in the barn yesterday after work and cleaned and prepped my upper radiator support area for a finish coat of paint. I taped off the areas I didn't want painted and paid close attention to retaining a nice even edge where the fenders meet the radiator support. inside fender...
  15. cucvrus

    New IP Issues Help

    New Head Gaskets are GREAT. Did you have the heads checked out at a machine shop? I may sound like a broken record. But doing it the right way the first time is the only way to call it done right. Cracked, warped heads are a common issue. I say common because I usually need 2 sets of heads to...
  16. cucvrus

    M1010 Question

    The hanger on the left side is not a stock M1010 hanger. I have never seen one like that before. There may have been an update but I never seen one.
  17. cucvrus

    M1010 Question

    Outriiger arms for loading stretcher patents in the upper bunks. And the M1010 only has one and it is switched from side to side by pulling a pin. The right side has a pinch clamp to stow it tight against the rear upper header panel when not in use. Very strong arm suupported by the inner steel...
  18. cucvrus

    M1009 No power to the dash or lights or anything from the bulkhead

    How abpout the fusible link that runs from the negative cable on the rear battery to the 12 volt power point on the firewall to the right side of the master cylinder. Left side if you are standing out front looking under the hood. Did the fusible link melt out? Check that and report back. And...
  19. cucvrus

    But wait, there's more: No ground for horn at steering column

    Horn blows first time everytime now. I guess it was a bit of corrosion where the bearings make contact with the steering shaft. Easy as that. Moving along slowly. Logging in the woods tomorrow. No CUCV's to use. Will be using the new truck. They build them everyday. Just be careful. Have a Great...
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