Winterization kit for M1008

[sht2kll]

I was reading a thread a while back and there was a post about a winterization kit. did the military have these for the M1008? Last December I had my radiator rebuilt and made it a 5 row. The heater never was warm and I can imagine the engine was running a bit on the cool side. This year I was thinking of blocking off part of the radiator to get it to run warmer. If anybody knows if there was such a kit, please let me know. Tom

 

[m38inmaine]

Yes, as part of the kit there is a "bra" for the front, jtonka reproduces them.

 

[citizensoldier]

Yes, as part of the kit there is a "bra" for the front, jtonka reproduces them.

Does Jtonka just make the bra or reproduce the entire kit? I sure would love to put one on my truck for this winter..

 

[gimpyrobb]

The kit consist of that bra for the front grill, a fuel fired heater for the coolant, and a fuel fired heater for the cab. I have some pics of the controller in my photo album.

 

[sht2kll]

Hey thanks guys: I have one more question. Who or what is jtonka? I thought maybe it was a member but I did not see that name on the Members List. Tom

 

[citizensoldier]

The kit consist of that bra for the front grill, a fuel fired heater for the coolant, and a fuel fired heater for the cab. I have some pics of the controller in my photo album.

There is a bit more to a stock CUCV kit gymp.. Shrouds for the oil pan, cab and door insulation and lots of brackets..

 

[wholden]

Those are some great pictures. I can add that it also comes with different battery boxes, and replacment engine and transmission pans. One of my M1009's has them on it, my buddys has them on it and he has a complete extra kit. I have not found 1 CUCV up here that has the compete kit installed. Really seems like overkill to me.

 

[NDT]

Those pics look nothing like the components I pulled from my M1031. It was way too tight under the hood with all that stuffed in there.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I know Lane, I just didn't feel like typing it all out. If anyone needs it, I have the installation manual for all of it. It came with the kit I got.

 

[Atwater]

wish i could find a complete kit..

 

[citizensoldier]

wish i could find a complete kit..

Me too! They used to be all over the place and nobody wanted them but now they are like hens teeth. Armada put one on a M1009 a few years back and said they are a pain to install but nice once installed. Up here in the snow zone it would be nice to have one truck equipped with it.

 

[Atwater]

i have a coolant heater kit for the larger trucks and was planing on adapting that but the right kit would be gravy

 

[chief1983]

So, is there a reliable source for a kit, original or reproduction? Or does anyone just happen to have a full kit they'd like to part with? Would like to winterize my M1009 too, might be going to the Rockies this winter and would love to make it a little more bulletproof (although I should start by patching the giant hole in the rear wheel well into the cab).

Also, looks like jtonka is actually referring to http://www.jatonkam35s.com/

 

[jatonka]

Yes, I have the winter fronts, will have them at Redball Rally in Gilbert, PA this weekend. JT out

 

[Recovry4x4]

I have an arctic cover for the back of the M1008 if anyone wants one. Heavy as a sack of anvils.