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    Questions about my M1009

    Thanks for the reply needed that confirmation :-o
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    Air cleaner housing

    Why not pull out of a MV scrapyard? Thats where I got seat belt receptacles and tail lens' for nothing
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    Questions about my M1009

    Is this the correct part for the Doghead Starter Relay Mod? NAPA AUTO PARTS It is the same part number listed but with the dashes removed... Just want to make sure before I buy it :oops: Thanks for the help
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    cb radio install need some ideas

    How do you tie in a modern CB radio to power in a M1009? For example this radio....Amazon.com: Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio: Car Electronics The power for the antenna comes thru the CB correct? How does this setup look? What else do I need? Amazon.com: Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio...
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    cb radio install need some ideas

    What would the easiest way to mount a 4 foot firestick vs a 102 whip on a CUCV? I don't know much about CBs... What would be the performance/range distance between the two antennas?
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    Finally got a CUCV

    Great lookin truck at a great price!
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    Who is running wvo/wmo in there cucv?

    What makes you say that Hilber? Just wondering
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    First MV

    Looks like an ex-m1009 to me judging by the brushguard and non sliding rear glass
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    Questions about my M1009

    Does anyone know where I could find a stock spare tire mount for the rear compartment of the truck? Also, does anyone sell fuel can or ammo can baseplate mounts for the rear cargo area as well?
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    Questions about my M1009

    IdahoPlowboy and Cobra33Bravo...I'm not sure why it says I am from Idaho I must have put that in wrong two years ago when I registered, I am located in central and mountains NC. My fault, but thank you so much for your offers 4x4 Forever...you are completely right but its just one of those...
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    Questions about my M1009

    Thanks for the replies everyone and don't worry, mechanical work is definitely my priority CROM: It has a block heater installed, looks like I am going to be running a power cord out my apartment window [thumbzup] Do I only plug in a block heater awhile before I need to go anywhere or should I...
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    Questions about my M1009

    Hey everyone, I bought my first CUCV a few weeks ago and have some questions about upcoming work I want to do to it... 1) Paint - want to repaint flat OD green instead of worn out camo scheme, I was hoping to do this as cheap as possible and can't really afford the high shipping fees of that...
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    Funny thing happened before an oil change....

    I just bought a M1009 and didn't expect the fuel gauge to work either, well it reads but it sure isn't accurate! :D Put 15 gallons in instead of the ~7 gallons it said I needed
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    My First CUCV M1009

    Thanks for the replies Mikev and LongT SGT LongT... I am not familiar with electric and I have seen the Doghead starter relay mod before but what exactly does it do in simple terms for someone who does not know much electric? Also I am planning on using naval jelly like you said for everywhere...
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    My First CUCV M1009

    Hey everyone been a lurker for awhile but I finally bought my first CUCV M1009 after looking for around two years! I looked far and wide but eventually found a one just twenty min down the road. 1986 M1009 44,700 miles I think the miles are original judging by the condition of the vehicle but...
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    1009 interior upgrades installed today

    Great finds, I am going to start hunting for a center console and dash cover near me soon
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    M1009 Pricing?

    Hey everyone I was wondering what the average price that m1009's go for on Gov Liquidation, and what a fair price for an average condition m1009 is on the private used market. If I bought a M1009 from Gov Liquidation, what sort of things would I need to replace/work on to get the vehicle to a...
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