M1009 project

[Camkillers]

Well after being on this forum for a while and not owning a m1009 my 2 year search ended finally had money and room for this bad boy 41,000 miles 12v conversion she's got a little rust but nothing I can't Handle I've got some big plans first thing first dog head mod and all those priority then to the fun stuff ... I'm new to these if anyone has advice I'd greatly appreciate it if I posted in wrong spot sorry guys still trying to figure this all out more pictures to come and updates on what I do. Thanks Nick

 

[paladin1176]

Looks like you have a pretty decent ride. At least yours came with the front brush guards assembly and all the parts. Gonna keep it white or go back to Camo?

 

[AECS]

Where in CA are you at? I am in central valley area and can help if you are close.

 

[Warthog]

Welcome to the club.

Make sure you read the stickies in the CUCV forum and download all the tech manuals

 

[M1009 NEWBEE 2013]

Let me know if you need any advice on anything. I have a few mods posted in my album. As Warthog noted, please read as much as you can before jumping in, it will save a lot of grief, when getting started with something, preventing snags when you are half way thru something and get stuck. Welcome aboard Nick!

 

[Camkillers]

Thanks everyone I've spent the past few days reading all I can got my plans worked out now I gotta save up some extra money hahaha .. I live in Simi Valley but once I get to doing all the dirty work I'll definitely let you know got some priority stuff to do then the fun begins appreciate all the kind words and advice more pictures to come once I'm done painting her going back to camo

 

[Camkillers]

Update just had theses bad boys laying around the garage decided why not 2 1/2 gallon compressor and some train horns plan on installing a air hose for tire inflation also found out the truck isn't as slow as I thought my speedo is 15 to 20 mph off hahahaha time to figure that out...some may hate it some may love it but hey it's loud

 

[AECS]

I can attest to the need to read first... Even the simple stuff. Cost me 200 to find out these don't take Dot 3 brake fluid... read that two days after I added it...

 

[Camkillers]

Oh that sucks yeah I spent the past few nights going threw the mound of wiring the guy did all I have to say is it wasn't very good but I've got it all worked out for some reason he used jumper wires on the black out lights found out the hard way that's not very smart after some digging plugged it back into switch and everything works the problems with taking another mans project hahah

 

[Camkillers]

Just a little update my buddy works for chevy got me 4 quarts of diesel oil for Free so I decided oil change time only cost me 12 bucks then I decided time for the doghead mod took an hour or so but she fires right up here's what I bought at local o'reilly auto parts more to come keep you posted

 

[Camkillers]

Got bored decided to take apart my old starter relay and I'm kinda glad I did there's a real sign of heat like it was close to welding itself together

 

[AECS]

that relay looks great inside...

 

[M1009 NEWBEE 2013]

CamKillers, that looks really good, there is no issue with that relay.

 

[Camkillers]

CamKillers, that looks really good, there is no issue with that relay.

Yeah I know I think the guydid something right he replaced it but still not taking that chance .. I wanna get it to that point where it welds itself together and see what it takes

 

[forest522]

So, you might need some hearing protection for that compressor behind the drivers seat...might be louder than a 2 year old without a nap! Looks like a great project! Welcome and keep us posted!!

 

[Camkillers]

So, you might need some hearing protection for that compressor behind the drivers seat...might be louder than a 2 year old without a nap! Looks like a great project! Welcome and keep us posted!!

To be honest the compressor is no louder than the truck it self so when I'm driving you don't really hear it .. The trumpets on the other hand no matter where there at you hear it hahahaha but thanks more to come soon

 

[roveroverme]

I like your dash

 

[Camkillers]

After couple hours I'm halfway done more to come

 

[FASTNOVA]

That is turning out to be one sweet ride. Make sure to bring it to the rally. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?120109-2014-SoCal-Spring-Rally
I hope to have mine painted by then too.

 

[Camkillers]

That is turning out to be one sweet ride. Make sure to bring it to the rally. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?120109-2014-SoCal-Spring-Rally
I hope to have mine painted by then too. View attachment 483853

Dang I'm getting surgery on my foot on the 10th