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We put a decal on the back of my Wife's Chevy Cavalier that says, "Official H2 Recovery Vehicle"

According to the TM, the M1009 is 79.6 inches wide, and 191.8 inches long. So my public education math skills suggest that puts it just shy of 16 feet long and a little more than 6 1/2 feet wide. Of course I've never been known for my prowess in math. :lol: Doesn't the deuce only have a 12...

Thanks Mike, The Drill I have, in fact, I've even got an air ratchet. But I am a little short on lifts, so I'll be on creeper duty unfortunately. Hope it doesn't take me more than a day to do at my usual snail's pace.... Thanks,!

Hi Gang, I'm about to change the oil pan gasket on my M1009. It seems the 20+ tubes of silicone sealer that Soldier 1 put on the pan has finally given up. :lol: I've got the TM, the gasket, sealer, etc. and I THINK I'm ready to tear into it. It appears that the TM suggests that on my '86...

Hey Ronnie, If you wind up needing to replace that engine, check out Ted's Trucks n' Stuff. He operates a store on ePay, but he's always advertising HMMWV 6.2 takeouts for sale that he runs prior to sale. Best of all I believe he's in Alabama which might make it easier for you too... here's a...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I was also planning for a trans temp gauge as well.. I just didn't want to open that can of worms at the same time :D Oh well, too late. Thanks again!

Hello All, I'm more than a bit uncomfortable trusting my truck's mechanical well being to a set of red lights, so I've decided I'd like to add a real oil pressure and water temp gauge. I'm sure some of you have already done this, and I'm looking for feedback about mechanical vs. electric, and...

I don't think the pintle hitch support bar on the M1009 looks as robust as a civvy class 3 does, so I'd be a bit hesitant to go beyond what the TM says IMHO. I've also been warned more than once that if you try to tow much of anything with an M1009, you really should get a good transmission...

Hey Leonard, what's the update on the baby HEMTT project?

Thanks for watching my back Blackfoot :D But I can't believe that I have the only CUCV insured with State Farm. Ultimately a copy of my registration went to the underwriters, and they gave it the go-ahead, so I wouldn't think you would experience anything much different.

Hi Dave, First of all, welcome to SS. To answer your question, I found my M-1009 on Craigslist. Turns out the seller was also advertising it in MV magazine, but I didn't figure that out until after I went to look at the truck for the first time. And he had it listed cheaper in Craigslist, so...

Hey Jason, Check this site out for all the details: http://www.oshkoshtruck.com/defense/products~hemtt~home.cfm

I had a similar 'hiccup' with insuring mine with State Farm. The underwriters said my VIN didn't match what their computer said it should look like. My agent contacted me and passed along their request for a copy of my registration. That was enough for them I guess as I've got it on my policy...

I've found that when dealing with the CA DMV, your first action should be to get out of the big cities and head for a more rural town's DMV office. They tend to be more helpful, more willing to work with you, and usually a lot easier to deal with. As for your brother's problem, hard to say...

Hey Chad, Not only have I heard of Rocky Ford, I've been there lots of times. In fact, my Dad is from there and my Uncle and Cousin still live there. And no doubt about it, the melons in Rocky Ford are king! Looks like you've got one huge project on your hands, but lots of fun when it's...

I'm posting this info for a friend, so please contact Craig for more details or questions at ccclifton@sbcglobal.net. Ok here's what I know, there are 3 sets of 6.2 diesel heads, I think at least one block, and one mostly complete 6.5 engine with crank, rods, pistons, heads, etc. Word is that...

Well a good place to start is right here on SS. Look under the resources on the front page, click on Technical Manuals, and I believe the operator manual for the M-809 series truck is the one. Lots of other manuals there too. Check it out

Well, I'm no expert on 5 tonners, but I'd bet it was built by AM General, and might have a Cummins diesel power plant. If it runs and you got it for $2100, you got a steal of a deal. Lots of free manuals can be had online for the 800 Series trucks, so if I were you, I'd get as many as...

Looks like you got yourself an M-817 5 ton dump.

Hello All, I'm trying to repair and replace the various missing or broken stuff in my M1009's interior. I'm in need of a few things and was wondering if anyone had this stuff to spare: Seat belt plastic parts (of course, in that ravishing shade of red we all know and love): I need the...