Recent content by mdeamicis

Are you saying the fuse block is for sale? Cuz I'm looking for a source to buy a new or in pristine condition fuse block. Not a whole harness.

I have an 86 1009 with a fuse box that is getting pretty worn our. The sockets for the blade fuses are pitted and show obvious signs of arcing. Any chance of me being able to buy an oem replacement or suitable aftermarket. First attempt searching is netting broad results so I thought I would ask...

Found a gem of a local business been rebuilding alternators and starters for 30 years.

I am suffering the consequences of not spending 13 dollars on a relay to do the doghead mod. I new it was a good idea but just had not done it yet. I haven't had the rig very long and have been drivimg here locally to shake out any bugs before doing any projects on her. Well. I finally gound a...

I am supper impressed with the General Grappler AT2. My standrds are pretty stringent as I am an off road nut. But I do 90% of my driving on the road with a 50/50 surface to highway mix. I demand superior stoppping power on dry and wet surfaces because I almost killed someone on the freeway...

I can vouch for your assertion regarding the mixed bad of fruits working on military hardware. Having worked in 5 different commands from front line units to turbine rebuild facilites and even an atomic emisions spectrometrylab, I have worked with those you would rather just send home more often...

I like the idea of a GMC tailgate. So typical of Detroit motor bimpoes to make you upgrade if you want a real tailgate. I don't think I will ever beat on the gate itself but I despise underingineering and built in inferiority. My 4runner is pushing 200k and the electric window in the rear still...

Sorry if this is to much apolitical angst for a patriotic like SS. But to understand the hybrid thing along with everything else in our lives you have to wrap your mind around a simple buy frustrating idea. Things like hybrids are just lip service. Why would the Detroit motor club develop...

I am floored. Even here in the communist republic of california the the exempt status that these military trucks have means exempt, and even if that were not the case all diesels prior to 97 do not require emissions testing.

Man you are an inspiration. I am glad my project is 95% rust free. I am not sure if I have the patience for all that derustification. Remi ds me of my time as a sehawk mech.

Thanks Barman and CUCVRUS! I gutted the gate a week after I bought her to fix the rollers. Ended up ordering the rollers plus extras along with seals for the gate and the front doors as well a the tracks since the felt was shot :? It makes sence to fix the tailgate while the guts are out. I...

My tailgate sits higher on the right and the is more room betwwen the gate and bulkhead at top right and low left. Obviously larger gap between the gate and bumper on the left side. Close ups of the gaps between the bumper and gate at the hinges. The gate is closer to the left bukhead at the...

Thanks for the redirect. That was a good read.

I picked up my 86 USMC Bkazer about 2 months ago and have put a thousand miles on her to bring her up to an even 50K. She runs perfectly and is a great starting point for building the daily driving trail rig I want. She is already lifted and cut to run the 39 inch tires on her. Most of the...