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  1. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Dear Energy Suspension : How do I install rear shackle bushings with only 3 bushings? Please forgive my ignorance. It may be simple but I understand I am a simple man.
  2. cucvrus

    Seems like this is turning into a build thread.

    Lug nuts? Are 1/2” x 20 on the 4x4 1/2 ton models M1009 I could be wrong they may be 7/16” fine thread studs.
  3. cucvrus

    The Mule Rides Again

    I keep thinking about this and I would think it is time to do a body divorce from the frame and do it right. I lifted that body off washed and painted everything. That was 18 years ago. I am guilty of being the one that drove that vehicle thru all the bad weather and salt. It seems like we have...
  4. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I have been using the mower. And yes, I like it. It is not a Honda, but it will do the job. The controls are not as comfortable to the hands as the Honda. After 40 years of using the same mower, I guess it will take time to adjust. Next year I am buying a remote mower and putting lawn mowing in...
  5. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    It looks good to me. Should last the remainder of it’s life,
  6. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I was getting the fuel tank ready to reinstall and used some OD Green nylon strapping as my isolator. I think it holds up better than tat paper and looks good. I used adhesive to hold it down to the tank and the metal straps. I see no problems. I removed the tank and it was wrapped in tar paper...
  7. cucvrus

    The Mule Rides Again

    If you want to do a very through job take the body off the frame and tilt the body.
  8. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I added the jump pack so I could test the fuel gauge.
  9. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Now the pictures are loading just fine.
  10. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I can’t post pictures again. Oh well. Enough time spent trying.
  11. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I love the smell of paint in the morning.
  12. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Painting complete.
  13. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I had the pressure washer out the past 2 hours. I am going in and changing my clothing for some painting. I have clothing I wear for painting that don’t matter while I am wearing them. I hope everyone has a pair of clothing like that. Good Luck and Have Fun.
  14. cucvrus

    The Mule Rides Again

    That is more work then I will ever do again in this lifetime. Have at it.
  15. cucvrus

    HACKED M1009 WIRING

    My name is not Rusty it is like TOYSRUS
  16. cucvrus

    HACKED M1009 WIRING

    Get a complete wiring harness from a donor CUCV. the M1008 and M1009 are the same.
  17. cucvrus

    Blown Head Gasket Recovery (no longer) - Massive Engine Failure (!)

    Balance is my main concern when mixing power plants in vehicles. I had a 1974 Dodge W200 with a 318. I bought a wrecked 1979 Dodge St Regis at the PA State Police auction. The wrecked car had a 360 with 23K on it and ran and drove. It was wrecked hard on the right side. It stole the car at the...
  18. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Some things are best left to professionals. I have more on my plate than 2 people should have. I have several tool boxes full of tools and one of them is my wallet. I use what ever tool does the job correctly and others I hire out. $ is often wisely spent and eliminates ? In many cases. There...
  19. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I spent the last 3 hours pressure washing until I am soaked and the M1009 is about as clean as I can get it with a pressure washer. I have seen better M1009”s but this one is a lot better then most I seen . I will apply some Rus fre coating on the underside or some water based coating. More than...
  20. cucvrus

    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    I had a 200amp service put in about 3 years ago during the COVID crisis. I have a welder and all LED lighting now in the old barn.
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