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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Update I ordered the following: XRF Upper and lower ball joint XRF Tie Rod End Left and right XRF Steering Drag Link Left and right Fluidampr Damper Bilstein shocks set Energy Suspension motor mounts I will update with pictures once they come in.
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    I'll have to take some pictures as I plan on putting some LED lights but make it look factory within the cab. Very nice to know that I have those already wired up! Yes! Can't wait to get the power windows in! I want to get the tailgate power as well, any suggestions on that? Is there anything...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    I absolutely love it! But I would have understood if you had a change of heart, you put in many hours of love and sweat into this gem! Awesome! I really want to get those up and running, yes haha life is busy so I don't blame ya, I did look behind the water container as suggested but came up...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    First things first I siphoned out the old diesel. Man was that stuff smelly! Per SS user 2INSANE he suggested I remove all the old gas, oil, tranny fluid, coolant, and so on. Put fresh gas in, fill the new fuel filter up with tranny fluid and a whole bottle of seafoam. Sure enough, that worked...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    And this is her new home!
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Feb 10, 2021 Get a phone call unexpected - Driver is two hours out 10 degrees, 6" snow on the ground Hot Shot loaded and headed for California
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    (10-9-20) 1988 K5 Blazer Seat Upgrade Installed seats from a donor Blazer I purchased. I had to swap the seats to the CUCV bases as the Civy bases did not align with the bolt holes in the CUCV floor. Did not realize I really do not have any complete body pictures other then the...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    NOS Rear Floor Mat, GM # 998893 "85-87 C-K Truck - Dark Bronze
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Reclining Seats Upgrade from 82-92 Camaro's and Firebird's
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Civilian GM Dual Batteries Upgrade and NATO Jumper Cables Removed the stock CUCV 6N Battery Brackets and installed dual GM Civy Truck Battery Brackets 19 feet long (need jumper cable ends installed)
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Rear Power Window Switch Stealth Rear Power Window Switch hidden in the ash tray... Harness preliminarily ran from engine compartment to tailgate, rear window regulator and not yet installed...more to come. Head Liner Trim Upgrade Head Liner Trim installed, headliner not...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    (5-1-20) Model 80 Stanadyne (box) Filter Base Upgrade to Oshkosh MTRV MK23 7 Ton Filter to Parker Racor 660R-OTC-01 3268850 Fuel Filter Fuel/Water Separator purchased from surplus on eBay Parts Needed: 3/8" NPT - 3/8" Barb Fitting 3/8" NPT - 1/4" Barb...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    (8-22-11) Update to wiring the washer pump into the circuit... I'm still using the CUCV front and rear lamp wiring harnesses, but installed the Crew Cab donor trucks interior wiring harness to obtain the intermittent wipers, all cluster gauges etc. The two wires for the washer circuit (pink...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Cowl screen, cowl panel and wiper arms reinstalled after cleaning. Attach the two pieces of tubing to the Y or T adapter, route the tubing on the firewall, ensuring no interference with anything, swap your washer reservoirs, and plug in or adapt your washer pump wiring. (Note: if you...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Next remove the two cowl screen bolts and the cowl screen. This will be a perfect time to clean all the debris that has collected in the wiper linkage area and under the cowl. As you can see mine was a mess. Note the existing holes to accept the newer nozzles and how they install...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    Wiper and Washer Upgrade from 87 Chevy Crew Cab Windshield Wiper and Washer Upgrade/Conversion – took about two hours with cleaning included and finding tools, yours could take less. We all know the early wipers and washers suck on the GM square body trucks compared to those available on the...
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    The time has finnaly come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!!

    The time has finally come! I got myself a 1985 CUCV M-1009!!!! Hello SS brothers and sisters! After many years of looking, I finally got an M1009 as I’ve always wanted. Long story short I got this from SS user 48cj2a. Below are his mods since he’s had it. 1985 CUCV M-1009...
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