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Now thats a thought. Now a digital meter for each alt is that sounds awesome. VDO offers those i would think you could adapt one for that purpose.They offer the whole cluster with bezel for the 81-87 chevys.Expensive though.But the digital gauges one for each alternator would be a great...

Freeze pentrateing oil.Auto zone sells it.It does wonders.I have used it on everything on my cucvs(m1008's).It has gottin some bad bolts loose.I love the stuff. I keep a can in my truck tool box and a can in both my buildings.

Looks like a decent truck and to start out with a turbo,mileage is probably right these trucks are usually low mileage.Have you drivin it yet,If it runs good and the transfercase/4wd works sounds like a good start.I would keep on him and see what his bottom dollar would be but all in all a good...

Lol,I hear ya, Just lookin out for ya.Those brackets are gold the last one i saw for sale on fleabay was listed $125.

Asmoday,here ya go this is all you my friend.http://www.steelsoldiers.com/engine-drivetrain/95226-new-production-6-2l-700r4-tv-brackets-interested.html:D These guys might have one they would sell.

Looks like Gen 2 needs to be rebuilt.Because if im not mistakin 14.4volts at each batteryis what your suppose to have. Thus giving you a combined reading of about 28volts while running.Your correct about zero on the brown wire.:] Good luck i had alot of problems with my m1008 in the beginning i...

Becareful my friend As for being unreliable these trucks are no worse than a 1953 chevy truck in a barn.I drive mine daily i love it,However with that being said,Im going to agree with the members that say that with out a second vehicle i wouldnt own one.(I own 2 other trucks besides my...

Congrads,Always good to hear of another SS'er helping another.Did you get your m1009 home safely.:]If so we need pics.:beer:

Hahah, GMC stands for Got My Cucv.I think it fits perfectly.As for an alternative method for wiring harnesses gm did offer a stacked 4 headlight system for these trucks those harness would make great donors for the 89-91 suburban headlight upgrade. all you have to do is put the pigtails on and...

Welcome Spicy,To the maddness which by the way to bring color to this site is not a bad thing though i think we have some colorful members lol.But for the most part its all good.I swear sooner or later im going to get to meet some of you.:]:beer:

I did a whole tilt column swap from a 90 suburban.No more starting problems after i did that.My original cucv column was warn out it kept going thru ignition switches.

I have a gear reduction starter and i did the doghead relay conversion about 2 years ago and so far so good.:]

Those perticular leds have been in the truck over a year.I havent had any problems with them.

I got individual led single red bulbs from autozone.They work great even under red lenses and my truck just passed the NC safety inspection.:beer:.Forrest if you can find them go for it.They dont draw that much power so thats another reduction on the military wiring.Leds are freaking bright a...

If you are replaceing the radiator.You might want to look in to doing the gaskets on the thermostat houseing going to the block and a new Hockey puck thermostat,New water pump while you are at it.Do it all now so you dont have to do it later.:]Its not hard just time consumeing.( i have had my...

Yes ,Welcome to the site it can be madness.Love the m1009.My buddy just picked up m1008 an old fire truck from a local fire dept and i own a ex fire m1008. I think thats where the majority are going to start comein from.Good luck and feel free to ask any questions.TM's as you have found are your...

Have the originals rebuilt and just use one of the original alts on the passenger side and get the autozone alt and use it on the drivers side.Been running that combo for almost 2 years and no issues knock on wood.Good luck,Mr Chevy nice looking rig.:] Btw Warthog how much for shipping if i...

Well i have to say guys and gals im sorry i couldnt make it to the rally but those that come back through on 17 north bound please feel free contact me before you get to jacksonville nc. I would love to meet some of you .:] Im on the other side of holly ridge NC. :]In between holly ridge and...

Wow i feel special thank Sir :] Thanks for the offer G4,i was seriously thinking about it.I really am very greatful for the offer(the shear act of even asking me a stranger to drive one of your personal dueces makes have that much more respect for all of you).Lately i have had alot of...

Yeah,it is what is i own 2 m1008's one is road worthy lol.The other well its in the middle of a restoration your right. I havent met anyone off the site but 99.9 percent of everyone on here has been awesome.If i miss this one i sure wont miss next years.:][thumbzup]