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Doghead done! And I am an idiot when it comes to anything electrical or mechanical. Hester is running like a champ! If I can do it, anyone can! Next up, aux fuse block and the CB goes in.

I am looking to do this too, but want to add toggle switches for each accessory. How much does that complicate things and/or what extra do I need besides the switches? Do I need a specific type?

So I am madly and retardedly in love with my M1009 after a month of ownership. Seriously, I will own this thing until I die. So, I have a few questions. I am pretty handy, but the fine art of body repair and electrical things are beyond me. There is zero rust on the thing, and I don't care about...

Removed antennae, 50% noise reduction. To **** with authenticity. Next up will wedge the back seat and see if that helps. Thanks for all the ideas on where to look for this stuff guys. Yall rock!

This is probably yet another stupid newbie question, but it is driving me crazy. I live in an area with really bad surface streets and the noise my M1009 makes is insane. I have jiggled and manhandled the top, the radio tray, the tailgate, the doors, the hood, you name it and everything seems...

Small update on this one. My gauge was stuck at WAY over full and would sloooowly move, and apparently (per previous owner) immediately hit half when it was empty, with no warning. I just went out with the headlamp and checked the ground. Totally solid. Unbolted it anyways and simple green...

Yep, they are hot. Thanks everybody for the help. Got the creepy lensed secret squirrel desk lamp wired in and working.

No, it is the 6 output bus on the passenger side of the back seat under the radio tray. (M1009)

Is this thing hot when the ignition is off? I can't find my meter and don't want a shock.

I will call Larges tomorrow and see if they can get me in.

Here is the updae of doom. I recently bought a 1986 M1009 CUCV (military surplus diesel K5). I bought it as my daily driver because I rarely drive more than say 10 miles from my house in the North End of Tacoma. It is in great shape but I really don't trust vehicles much. The guy that sold...

Warthog you should be elevaed to sainthood, but no. I am specifically looking for a pic that shows how the big dumb plastic housing is fixed to whatever is behind it. I am mechanically retard and trying to build a sheet metal panel (yes it will be CARC'd). But since I am really not handy, I want...

Does anyone have a photo of the instrument panel removed? I would like to get a look at it before I rip mine out, so I can see how it is mounted and the like. I can't imagine it is model year specific so anything will help. Thanks guys.

Hey PNW folks. I need to bring the m1009 in for some basic maintenance stuff as I am mechanically retarded. Looking for a shop you guys recommend. Preferably with a relatively decent labor rate, and that will let me supply my own parts. So far I am looking at H&H Diesel Services, but their...

So I was looking around, and Sealed Power appears to be a Federal-Mogul product as well, are they really any better than the lower priced Fel-Pro products?

Who makes this 2-piece lip seal you speak of? (And by the way, you guys are amazing. I am extremely grateful to have this resource available.)

23,6xx. And it sounds like a good idea anyways. Am I better off with aftermarket for an improvement? or NOS?

So I need to replace the oil pan, trans pan, and valve cover gaskets on Hester (86 m1009). I have never shopped for this kind of stuff. Only ever wrenched on motorcycles, so I was wondering if you guys have a preferred brand for gaskets for these motors, as I will only be giving her the best of...

I stick to calling all vehicles and machinery by female names. In this case, I named the truck "Hester", after Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, who iirc is the only woman ever awarded the Silver Star for valor in (actual) combat.

You sir, are fast.