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Hi guys,
Steve from the United Kingdom here.
It is now three months since I became the proud owner of a 1985 M1009 – my first MV (pictured on back of beavertail)!
The usual challenges occurred before I could get it home including passing the MOT (an annual roadworthiness test on vehicles older than three years) which involved some steering parts – easily sourced.
Then I needed a speedometer drive gear in the transfer case, supplied by the Hillbilly Wizard on recommendation from forum members.
My brother-in-law welded in some plates on the floor driver’s side and patched the tailgate. My CUCV has rust in all the usual places – but not terminal. This weekend I lifted the remaining floor mats (see pic) and found lots more rust, mainly surface, and some more holes. I cleaned out a tonne of crud from under those mats (which are probably more trouble than they are worth).
Anyway, my truck seems unmolested since being cast in 2005 out of Kaiserlauten, Germany. It is in plain green and the bumper codes are original as they are under the DRMO spray tag (does anyone know what unit BRS (left side) and GP101714 (right) denotes? The stencilling on the doors shows it was earmarked for the Balkans.
The mechanicals seem okay on initial inspection with lights coming on and going out when required. Under the bonnet (hood) is clean and dry. The previous owner had it serviced with fluids, filters changed (two years ago with few miles since), fitted new batteries, door locks, tailgate winder and other parts. Hoses and belts seem (?) okay.
I plan to tackle the interior rust first with new metal or rust treatment as required then work my way around the engine and systems. The frame, body and shafts, steering/suspension look sound under the rust but could do with a blast and a paint or Waxoyl.
Tyres, Wranglers and a single Grabber, look okay but the spare had seen better days. A Grabber and Wrangler are on the same front axle – not a good idea guys?
Eventually I intend to give it a NATO camo job and will probably renew the existing markings.
Still early days and I am just enjoying getting to know it and get it out on the road. My wife even likes my new toy and has called it, what else but, Rusty! add Trusty to that and I will be happy.
Hopefully this will be the first report to this great forum and so far invaluable in its combined knowledge and advice.
But...does anyone know what this is (pictured)? It is like a recessed tie-down arrangement under the passenger seat by the jack mounting and pretty rusty.
Steve
Steve from the United Kingdom here.
It is now three months since I became the proud owner of a 1985 M1009 – my first MV (pictured on back of beavertail)!
The usual challenges occurred before I could get it home including passing the MOT (an annual roadworthiness test on vehicles older than three years) which involved some steering parts – easily sourced.
Then I needed a speedometer drive gear in the transfer case, supplied by the Hillbilly Wizard on recommendation from forum members.
My brother-in-law welded in some plates on the floor driver’s side and patched the tailgate. My CUCV has rust in all the usual places – but not terminal. This weekend I lifted the remaining floor mats (see pic) and found lots more rust, mainly surface, and some more holes. I cleaned out a tonne of crud from under those mats (which are probably more trouble than they are worth).
Anyway, my truck seems unmolested since being cast in 2005 out of Kaiserlauten, Germany. It is in plain green and the bumper codes are original as they are under the DRMO spray tag (does anyone know what unit BRS (left side) and GP101714 (right) denotes? The stencilling on the doors shows it was earmarked for the Balkans.
The mechanicals seem okay on initial inspection with lights coming on and going out when required. Under the bonnet (hood) is clean and dry. The previous owner had it serviced with fluids, filters changed (two years ago with few miles since), fitted new batteries, door locks, tailgate winder and other parts. Hoses and belts seem (?) okay.
I plan to tackle the interior rust first with new metal or rust treatment as required then work my way around the engine and systems. The frame, body and shafts, steering/suspension look sound under the rust but could do with a blast and a paint or Waxoyl.
Tyres, Wranglers and a single Grabber, look okay but the spare had seen better days. A Grabber and Wrangler are on the same front axle – not a good idea guys?
Eventually I intend to give it a NATO camo job and will probably renew the existing markings.
Still early days and I am just enjoying getting to know it and get it out on the road. My wife even likes my new toy and has called it, what else but, Rusty! add Trusty to that and I will be happy.
Hopefully this will be the first report to this great forum and so far invaluable in its combined knowledge and advice.
But...does anyone know what this is (pictured)? It is like a recessed tie-down arrangement under the passenger seat by the jack mounting and pretty rusty.
Steve
