Wanted: Clean M1009 to back up daily driver.

[K5NUTT]

Been mulling this over for a while...and even though i allready have 8 K5's in various stages of dis repair....lol...i think i want to find a super clean M1009 so i have a turn key road ready back up for my work truck...a 2006 2500 HD Dmax that seems to always develop an issue at the last minute. So i figured i'd start here as this has to be the best resource on the web for such a critter. Bone stock is fine....however upgraded units are ok along the lines of M1008 axles...4 inch lift....winter kit...700R4...banks turbo kit...M101A3 trailer...12V Conversion...A/C...etc. Email is k5nutt@hotmail.com if anybody has a lead on what i seek. Will be seeking more diligently in a month or so. Was looking for a price range of $3500 to $5K as i am sure a clean extremely well maintained unit should be in said price range. Thanx guys!

DW

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Check Craigslist and eBay. There's ALWAYS a bunch out west.

 

[K5NUTT]

Was also thinking i should consider a 1010 or 1031 as well...

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Only trouble with the pickups (including those) is the lack of OD, 4.56's, and 31" tall tires. So they're slow and loud no matter what. OD gear and bigger tires make them not as loud and more drivable.

 

[hndrsonj]

Have a very nice newly painted one here in GA for 3500$

 

[K5NUTT]

AJM.....hhmmm...older than dirt CK5 member like myself i think?
Anyways the 1010 or 1031 wouldn't be bad for me as it will be used for oilfield transportation to and from the rig.
Of course...there is always the 4L80E or gear vendors route to cure the non o/d issue.
Both variants have a cube on the rails that could haul all my gear quite nicely and securely.
The 1010 will have a/c in the cab and the box...and with a lil work i'd have a nice non descript camper as well....
that could be comfy to sleep in with a/c...for trips to phx etc.
I think the biggest issue is finding the cherry example to start with....

hndrsonj....shoot me some pics and whats been done to her besides paint....balljoints...trans...etc.

DW

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Yep, we've seen each other around. I finally have a 73-87 GM again though.


Look up some of the stuff on the Gear Venders units over on CK5. MaxPF did some research and was less than impressed.
One thing to consider is that the M1010 has the goofy electrical system.
You're in the right part of the country to find good CUCV's though. Lots more good condition ones in your region and further south and west than we have.

 

[K5NUTT]

Got 6 acres out here in fruita colorado i visit 2 or 3 days a month when not drilling ahead out in the hills. Problem is i have 8 K5's already....have zero time to work on or modify them anymore so i need a cherry to garage and be ready to haul buns when the need arises...does anybody specialize in and or restore cucv's?
Define goofy...after 11 years with freightliner doing nearly 6 hrs a day in that department you have my intrest picqued....lol.

DW

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Do a search here for M1010. I'd imagine several threads will show up with people bitching, waxing philosophical, and trying to fix the odd wiring on the M1010's. Even the military never truly fixed it from what I've seen on here.
It's not the same as all the rest of the CUCV's. Something to do with the AC system. Thebird00 over on CK5 has one and has been dinking with it lately.

There's a few places that specialize in them...I can recommend one to AVOID at all costs.

 

[K5NUTT]

I'll post a wanted at ck5 and see what i dredge up. Then i shall learn to use craigslist...never have done a search on it.
Resto might be a grander word than i intend...refurb might be a better word. If you want pm whom to stay away from
so i can avoid a pitfall.

DW

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Try this place:
www.Craigshelper.com

You can search all of craigslist or as little as you want. Great tool.

I'll PM you. Most folks on here know who they are...they advertise and post here.

 

[K5NUTT]

10-4. Workin on craigs helper right now.
And thnx for the forth coming advise....

DW

 

[AJMBLAZER]

No prob man.

 

[84cucv1ton]

i have had all of those. slow going but a good truck, to bad your far away i have a bunch

 

[K5NUTT]

God made airplanes to fly in and drive home...whatcha got?

DW

 

[hndrsonj]

Only thing we did was paint and door/window seals.

 

[84cucv1ton]

here is a link: http://community.webshots.com/user/chevycucv

any questions send me a pm

 

[K5NUTT]

Going to look see and pm to follow.

DW