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  1. Asmoday

    Tilt Steering Column Swap questions...

    A huge thank you to all for the info...! It's really helpful. The only other question that comes to mind since you guys have answered all the others is I put in a new ignition switch that was keyed alike with my door locks a while back in the current M1009 column. Does anyone know if I can use...
  2. Asmoday

    Tilt Steering Column Swap questions...

    I've already done the wiper switch replacement on the M1009 column and yes it was a bit of work. I have all the necessary tools so maybe easier to get a new one for the tilt and install... is this the new column switch are you referring to on the 87? I don't remember seeing the pulse box...
  3. Asmoday

    Tilt Steering Column Swap questions...

    Hello All, So I have been reading about the steering column removal and it seems pretty straight forward. My questions are the following... I have an 85 M1009 and my donor tilt column is coming from a 87 Blazer...Will the columns directly swap across physically with no problems? The 87 tilt...
  4. Asmoday

    What brand softop is this?

    I'll save you the trouble...:) The soft top is from Specialty top co. out of Denver, CO. Unfortunately they are now out of business...:(
  5. Asmoday

    What brand softop is this?

    That's from a Craigslist post here in SoCal...did you see the price..?? Maybe call the guy and ask...:) Email me and I'll send you the link. I don't want to get in trouble for posting a link to an add...:D
  6. Asmoday

    Side windows for rear shell...Same for right and left?

    Hello all...Does anyone know if the side windows for the rear shell are actually identical for the right and left? In the TM9-2320-289-34P the left side is listed as PN 14076859 and the right side is listed as PN 14076860. I've always been under the impression that a different part numbers...
  7. Asmoday

    85' M1009 build thread

    I have a question on the Zombie Aircraft lights..:) Did you ever determine what the amp draw was on each light? What relays did you run? I would like to wire mine up as I picked up a pair as well and would like to figure out what amp rated fuse to run for either each light or the pair as well as...
  8. Asmoday

    Owner of this M1009 please...How many inches is lift...?

    I didn't know there were 34" tires for the H1 rims...
  9. Asmoday

    Owner of this M1009 please...How many inches is lift...?

    Hello all, I stumbled on this picture a while back and I hoping the owner of this M1009 is on this forum. I'm really curious as to how many inches the lift kit is...? Thanks...!
  10. Asmoday

    TH400 Tansmisiion Pan Swap install and gasket recommendation...

    Hello all, I was recently given a new TCI Deep Cast Aluminum trans mission pan for the Th400 complete and new as part of a trade. Extended pickup and all is there. I like it because it has a drain plug. I was thinking of installing it during an upcoming trans and X-fer case service. My...
  11. Asmoday

    M1009 Rubber seals and such...Good Vendors?

    Where is everyone picking up there weatherstripping and seals these days for items like the seals for the rear shell, door seals, windows, etc. for the M1009? Best quality as well...:) Thanks!
  12. Asmoday

    "Big-sert" thread inserts

    I've used Time-Serts quite a bit and just Time-Sert'd all my torque converter flexplate mount pad bolt holes the other day. They work great...! I have used the Big-Serts as well. You need to make sure you get the pilot hole and tap as straight as possible and then red loctite the time-sert in...
  13. Asmoday

    M1009 Light Bar?

    I'm still trying to learn about the Whelen models. I see some used ones advertised as Edge...some as 9000 and some as Edge 9000....LOL. Are they all the same or is the Edge one model and the 9000 a different model? Also I don't see any info on a 52" 9000 model. All the ones I have seen info...
  14. Asmoday

    M1009 Light Bar?

    What is the width of these? I see varying widths but does anyone know what the correct width unit would be for the M1009? I like the Edge 9000 from the looks and the options. Is there a "best" width for a gutter mount set-up? I see units in the 48" or 50". Thanks!
  15. Asmoday

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one..

    Yes...that's true. I have a couple really nice shorty drill bits coming for the job so I'll drill them. I'm just concerned with how I'm gonna drill the holes straight...
  16. Asmoday

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one..

    Ok...will do. Thanks guys...:) I did look it over best I could for cracks but I'll give it a second go over during repairs. Now...My main concern is how am I going to line the drill up in there to get the hole drilled straight and correct? Does anyone have any suggestions, tips, etc.? It's...
  17. Asmoday

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one..

    Hmmm....what to do. Plus I'm trying to figure out how to get in there to drill and tap the bad lugs...
  18. Asmoday

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one..

    Skinny...Thanks for the advice! Late last night I pretty much came to the same conclusion. Now...what's the best way to get in there and helicoil the torque converter lugs while it's still installed? I really don't want to have to pull the trans since it's way beyond my capability at this time...
  19. Asmoday

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one..

    Flexplate & Torque Converter problems...need some advise and referrals on this one.. Hello All, I have been noticing a weird rattling sound developing over the last month or so on the M1009 and finally had some time to get under her today to see whats up. I had read all the posts about torque...
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