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Finally, started the tear down of my M1010. I bought this truck years ago for use on the MVPA Convoys. Well, 8 years later, I am finally getting the chance to do that. Hopefully, I will have it completed by the next Convoy in October 2024.
Plans are to refurbish the entire vehicle, delete unnecessary items and convert the back into a camper to live out of for a few weeks. The PO had converted the electrical system on the engine to the M0108, M1009, etc system. No big alternators or Duvacs. I plan on having 2 separate power systems, one for the vehicle and the other for the rear portion of the truck.
Engine and transmission will be rebuilt, new springs, shocks, new core support, new radiator, new steering, 2nd fuel tank, upgraded 12 VDC power systems and of course all of the refinements to live in the back. Fridge, heater, heated floor, beds, AC and DC power plants, AC for the front and rear.
I will post progress as it happens. So far, every stinking bolt has been rusted and tight to the last thread! 3 of the 4 cab bolts came out without any issues, the fourth one had to be removed the hard way. Next major job is removing the box from the frame. Hopefully I have the right "toys" to get that completed without incident.
At one time this vehicle had a fire in the engine compartment, there is a considerable amount of melted plastic parts and evidence of an event.
I will say, that the RV Camper Conversion forum has been a good source of information on plans and ideas, so thanks to all that have posted about their camper projects!
Plans are to refurbish the entire vehicle, delete unnecessary items and convert the back into a camper to live out of for a few weeks. The PO had converted the electrical system on the engine to the M0108, M1009, etc system. No big alternators or Duvacs. I plan on having 2 separate power systems, one for the vehicle and the other for the rear portion of the truck.
Engine and transmission will be rebuilt, new springs, shocks, new core support, new radiator, new steering, 2nd fuel tank, upgraded 12 VDC power systems and of course all of the refinements to live in the back. Fridge, heater, heated floor, beds, AC and DC power plants, AC for the front and rear.
I will post progress as it happens. So far, every stinking bolt has been rusted and tight to the last thread! 3 of the 4 cab bolts came out without any issues, the fourth one had to be removed the hard way. Next major job is removing the box from the frame. Hopefully I have the right "toys" to get that completed without incident.
At one time this vehicle had a fire in the engine compartment, there is a considerable amount of melted plastic parts and evidence of an event.
I will say, that the RV Camper Conversion forum has been a good source of information on plans and ideas, so thanks to all that have posted about their camper projects!
