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My CUCV M1009 1985

OGMurph

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Painted white by the BIA CA-SCA Fire department i've left it that way out of cost and ease.
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The lights were something i added first for OHV usage the 12.5k winch wasn't far behind.

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The short pony roof rack that is from Smittybilt i also ended up getting a Smittybilt roof top tent. The rear roof rails came from https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/ . The tent was a breeze to mount on top. I wanted a short roof rack for the front and the rails for the back so that the top could come off without removing the rack or rails. The rack holds a jerry can of diesel, Hi-lift Jack, Shovel, and Axe. With some fishing gear and other cack in the weather proof bag.

Next post continues the truck.
 

OGMurph

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Following the advice of a recent post I converted the back power from 24v to 12v and hooked up a big old inverter to run all my power needs. Also had a leftover set of speakers for my old boat and hooked them up as a redneck audio system. The truck now bangs music! I am going to strap the speakers down before i get off road.
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I've also pulled the original hitch and added a larger class 3 receiver for towing needs also created a clever adapter from military to civy for cheap from parts from harbor frieght.

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Then i also added a drawer system in the rear of my truck so that i can keep and lock my tools. Each drawer holds about 250 pounds.

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I also forgot because it was one of the first changes i made to the truck was adding in a set of 3 seats in the front row from a 2001 Chevy Silverado. The center console is a third seat when flipped up.

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Just figured i would show off the truck everyone helped me get back on the road this week. If you have any input or questions.. WE all love talking about trucks. Especially ours.
 

Rangie

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Hey Murph,

Can we get a couple more photos of the rear rails and tent mountings please?
Were there any additional braces/weight spreaders added to the fibre roof?

Cheers,
Alec.
 

riggermedic

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awesome truck, do by chance have a part number for the installed rails on the fiberglass cover? i have been to the site but they don't have anything listed under the k-5 blazer for their vehicle specific search, I have been wanting a roof rack forever:)
 
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