Made it home with my new 1009

[seabee mike]

m1009 build thread.

First off I Have to thank Rocks512 for coming to the base and getting me through the base and loading the cucv. 6.5 hours later I am home. It fires right up, lights work. I have not drove it fast enough to see if it shifts. I am missing a window crank, drivers glass, maybe something else for the glass too not suere yet. I will get photos in the morning but i have not figured out how to post them here.

 

[ODdave]

will be checking tomarrow for pics

 

[Buckmaw]

Congrats on your new baby...

 

[duchiem1009]

congrats, the military may deem them a failure. But everyday I am more and more impressed with my M1009. When I die they can bury me with mine.

 

[jamesonsdad]

enjoy...... i love mine and use it as a daily driver take care of it and she'll last you a long time

 

[mcmullag]

Congrats on the new arrival!

 

[combatmech]

Sweet!! Welcome to the family of oh-nine daily drivers!! Love mine!! Do you have a history of where your truck has been??

 

[NICK_M1009]

Nice.... I like my M1009 so much I store it during winter months. Salt and metal is not a good combo.

 

[rocks512]

Glad you made it home safely. How did the F-150 do pulling it over the passes?

 

[mistaken1]

Congratulations on a safe and successful recovery.

 

[Warthog]

delete

 

[seabee mike]

I am working on the photos now. I know how to post a link but how do i place the photo here?

 

[Varyag]

How were they considered a failure? Every unit I was in that had them used the crap out of them. For everything. We liked those and the 1008s better then the 998s when it came to "not in Iraq" stuff.

The battalion commander had his completely customized with seat covers with the unit insignia, 2 singars between th seats and completly rust free. (they took really good care of it even making sure the 3 color was maintained perfectly.) I wonder what happened to that rig.

 

[seabee mike]

Here are some. I have started to remove all the dents, and fix problems

 

[seabee mike]

Some more. I did take it out for a quick run. It hit 90mph really fast. I thought they did not go that fast? I checked it with my gps too. My foot was only half throttle. my last 1009 drive at 75 easy.

 

[seabee mike]

some more

 

[pacebm]

I am completely jealous. Nice M1009.

 

[monkeythumbs]

I like the washers idea for the dent pulling ,never thought of that myself. At the rate you are going with body repair, should be ready for paint sunday afternoon .

 

[seabee mike]

I am about 1/2 done with the dents. mostly small dings left. I would be ready for paint for sure. Too bad I don't have any paint yet.

I still need to get new rubber and seals for the doors and back window. I also need the thresholds that hold the door seals on.

 

[seabee mike]

I am in need of some parts . I don't see a area to post wants. I am in need of the metal trim that holds the door seal on the floor. I call it carpet trim but who knows. anyone have them? 2 ea.