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Mid day progress report. Rear axle is completely back together. All new seals and gasket. I am going to keep the OEM e brake cables. The adjustment one has a slight twist in the adjustment end. Not sure how that happens. I had help taking the rear out and I think my helper used the impact to...

Was out cleaning some brake, axle parts and My youngest Son stopped by with his BMW. He has 97K miles on that bike. I can hardy believe it. Single cylinder engine and runs perfect. Well I have lunch on the grille and wanted to post an update for my followers. I will post more progress later. My...

NO> I have another one I have been storing to do that cut on. I am excited about doing it. But first things first. I will document the build when that comes up. Right now I am slower then I used to be. I have to get some surgery to my finger on Monday and that will cut into my build time...

Brian G. Lets make a plan for 2 weeks from today. How about Saturday July 14, 2018. I work 0500-1100 that day but will be right home. Work for you? I will post some pictures. I still have the Red Riding Hood M1009 to get out of the barn. I picked up 2 batteries for that. It is blocking the cab...

Or sell the truck and never need to worry about it again. But really no need to hack any wires. A simple switch/button between the 2 studs on the glow plug solenoid and done. 2 eye terminals will fit right on the studs and 2 wires will sneak thru the firewall grommets no problem. No holes, No...

Also make sure the M10 bolts are tight on the converter and flex plate. They are single use bolts with lock tight built into the threads. They need to be all 6 in place and tight. Same as the center mount for the flex plate. Good Luck.

Did you try to run the truck with the fly wheel cover removed? Could that sound be coming from the cover?

The part I don't understand is the need to add a bigger radiator and fan. I towed a lot with my CUCV's with a 26FT trailer and logs. If it is getting hot on flat land you have deeper issues. I never ran one hot except if the fan clutch was not working as designed. Roaring fan if you know what I...

:-D Wood eye? Hmmm. Probably know where some might be.:-D

I wanted to ask if the Easter Find M1008 truck has a nice firm ride with the front 4 ply springs? I found that with the 4 ply front springs and the heavy duty 10,000 lb rear springs the truck has a nice firm but not harsh ride. I have done all the plow trucks with the same set up and they seem...

When these were new I worked at a GM dealer. We did repairs to damaged trucks and we used PPG Ditzler paints. I know they were perfect matches at the time. Most repairs we made were minor from carrier claims and lot damage. I remember 1 M1009 had the 4 wheels and tires stolen from it on our lot...

I started digging and rearranging hundreds of parts and one of my M1009's I have stashed in the barn and I was able to access the 1986 M1028 cab that I have had stored in my barn since 1995. All in excellent rust free condition and ready to be rehomed. Check out the floor and cab corners. A few...

At this point I would say unless you find some one that has OEM parts you are going to have to settle for after market. And mufflers and tail pipes are just that. get them mandrill bent tailpipes if you want as close as stock as possible. And good mufflers are expensive so don't buy cheapo...

I paint the handles when they are off. Put new gaskets on the handles to door attachment and paint the truck. Color of handle will be where the black falls on a 3 color. And on the 686 Sand Krylon Sand Camouflage paint is a perfect match. So do as you wish. But I like my door handles attached to...

Factory OEM the door handles and lock cylinders were flat black. The grille guard, grille, grille surround trim, mirrors were OD green. If that matters to you. That is how I repaint my trucks when I redo them. Unless customer states and pays otherwise. The OEM paint job had black camouflage on...

That's why I have insurance. Collectors insurance pays $10K. American Collector Insurance. $100. a year.

I have bought dozens of the Energy Suspension motor mount inserts but the part number escapes me at the moment. They work well and are very easy to install. I posted the numbers on this site several times. Searchers???

Oh yea. Never did make it to the Gilberton car show. It was on the same fair grounds the MV show is on. Like usual probably didn't miss much. Day Tripper turned into an all day tripper. Breakfast at Denny's and a late day meal at a family diner. 1 roll back loaded with goods and a tow bar full...

They aren't flat black. They are semi gloss. May as well sand and paint the original ones. Just saying. Not much advantage over the original ones if the paint is satin. A can of Krylon cost about $7.00.

Cleaning up a lot of parts from the front and rear axles. Parts washer is very helpful. Beats the pants off the old gas and a rag method. I spent Sunday driving back and forth twice from Gilberton after heading to a car show and buying some things. 2 trips up and 2 trips back. Ate up the day...