Craigslist M1009 Deal and Recovery

[overlordofmars]

Hello, Even though I am downsizing my collection, I ran across this M1009 on Craigslist listed in the lower part of New York. The seller wanted $1500 for it without a title and a bad engine and another $500 for a crated 6.2 engine. It was about 90 miles from me so I decided to take a look. When I got there the body needed work. Both front floor pans had holes, the rear body channel had rot and one body support was shot. The drivers side front fender was heavily damaged.
But I saw potental, after some haggleing I got the seller down to $1000 for both the M1009 and and the engine. I think I made a good deal. As you can see from the photos due to the fact the seller informed me it has a rod knock I decided to tow bar it using a military tow bar and my Ex Airforce / East Orange Fire Company Diesel Suburban. We put the engine inside of the Blazer and off I went.

IT took 2 hours to get back and had a few moments where the weight I was towing was pushing me, but I think I found a good one and it was worth the trouble. Took this poor truck to the car wash on the way back. Its past owner liked mud, everything under the truck was caked in mud. Its time to give this baby a bath. Only I would tow a truck through the wash, normal people drive in. But I hate working on a dirty truck.

 

[lindyp38]

looks..good......i would say you got your moneys worth.....

 

[overlordofmars]

He said it has a spun main bearing, got it started this morning. The sound is too tinny, I do not think its a bearing. I am going to check the oil pressure. I think this is something else.

 

[Warthog]

Check the flywheel and the torque convertor mounting bolts.

Sometimes the flywheel will crack.

(Yes I know the flywheel is for a manual transmission and the corrrect name is flexplate, but the TM calls it a flywheel)

Also the price is great for a truck and engine.

Looks like you have a 6.5L in the can. Posts some pictures of the valve cover decals.

 

[212sparky]

you may want to add a safety chain next time But it looks good

 

[Recovry4x4]

What Warthog said. Odds are good it's a flexplate issue.

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

Did you disconnect the driveshafts? Over 50 miles that's apparently a must do or risk damage..

 

[cajun666]

it clean up nice

 

[73m819]

looks..good......i would say u got ur moneys worth.....

u is spelled you
ur is spelled your

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[biggestc69]

Looks like a sweet deal to me! And I know exactly what you mean as far as working on a dirty truck. After being an Army mech and working on muddy, dusty equipment while laying in the mud and dust, I vowed to never do that again! Now I've got a nice heated and cooled shop. Life is good!

 

[cajun666]

looks..good......i would say you got your moneys worth.....

it read perfect real like it was before

next thing u now we well not be able to have any miss spell words

 

[Recovry4x4]

it read perfect real like it was before

next thing u now we well not be able to have any miss spell words

Since you brought it up! Check out the red highlights. Punctuation helps as well.
Whats wrong with having a little higher standard than kindergarten english?

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[ajsmith184]

and what purpose does having this many rules serve? Other than turning away certain members who might have a lot to offer? Sure, if somebody typed in all text I could see a personal message or something..But for what was done? Get a grip

 

[cajun666]

Since you brought it up! Check out the red highlights. Punctuation helps as well.
Whats wrong with having a little higher standard than kindergarten english?

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Do not post as if texting and do avoid the use of texting abbreviations. We are not the grammar police but we want everyone to easily read your post in at least 8th grade English.

some of use have limited ability on spelling

just cause some one can not spell

does not make there knowledgeable of subject

any less than some one with a collage education

and yes my grammar my be kindergarten English
but that what i have to live with

and yes i did use spell check

 

[Recovry4x4]

Cajun666,
All we ask is an effort. I don't think there is one person on here that doesn't know that a sentence starts with a capital letter. When one can't even do that it shows that no effort is being used.

ajsmith184,

I have a grip. I hope you and your attitude enjoy your vacation. Remember, you are a guest here and if you don't like the rules, stay gone once the ban expires.

We have interrupted the original posters thread enough. Further discussion will be dealt with.

 

[cajun666]

Cajun666,
All we ask is an effort. I don't think there is one person on here that doesn't know that a sentence starts with a capital letter. When one can't even do that it shows that no effort is being used.

ajsmith184,

I have a grip. I hope you and your attitude enjoy your vacation. Remember, you are a guest here and if you don't like the rules, stay gone once the ban expires.

We have interrupted the original posters thread enough. Further discussion will be dealt with.

all to it own my god bless u

 

[IdahoPlowboy]

If you lived closer I have a rust free tub that needs a home.

 

[overlordofmars]

Check the flywheel and the torque convertor mounting bolts.

Sometimes the flywheel will crack.

(Yes I know the flywheel is for a manual transmission and the corrrect name is flexplate, but the TM calls it a flywheel)

Also the price is great for a truck and engine.

Looks like you have a 6.5L in the can. Posts some pictures of the valve cover decals.

I agree, I did not get a chance today but in the morning I am dropping the cover on the converter.

Here are the pictures of the engine, I think its a 6.2 but the documents were missing from the container all I had was a shipping label when it was shipped from Quait.

 

[Recovry4x4]

You did get a pretty sweet deal there. Search the term "ground hopping". There is a thread one of our members did on starting 4 6.2 engines while in the can. Might could help you test that engine.

 

[chevyCUCV]

Nice buy, engine and blazer for 1000 is a great deal.
My money is on the engine that is in the blazer being good.
Look at the casting number on the engine, that will give you a good idea. Also look at the front by the wp for a 6.2 GM or 6.5 GM imprinting.