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    Drivers side window came out of regulator bracket

    Never used that particular product but I have used others like it. It WILL outlast the truck! One time just as an experiment I used 3M urethane to 'glue' on a set of cab corners , it worked great except for the body filler didn't stick along that seam line. No biggie , I just wanted to see if it...
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    Military Vic Serves Again

    Why would you want to pay $$$ to ship something both ways that will make you a stick out? If your doing intel work don't you want to blend in?
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    Different Way to Plumb Dual Fuel Tanks

    WOW I haven't seen one of those in 30 years, I'm surprised they're still available. Back in the day that valve would be mounted on the floor between the driver's seat and the door, that way you can just reach down and switch it. If you have bucket seats it might be nice in the center somewhere.
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    4WD Light

    The light just tells you the position of the lever, it doesn't know if the hubs are locked or not.
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    Different Way to Plumb Dual Fuel Tanks

    Instead of one tank on each side install a Blazer or suburban tank in the rear and turn in around so the fill is on the left side. Use the fuel door a surrounding metal from the doner truck to finish the outside. As far as connecting them together I'd keep them separate and use a transfer pump...
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    M1009 Transmission Questions

    Are you questioning GM's engineers?
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    CUCV Heaven, My build of a 1009 and 1008

    Notice that rubber mat on the firewall? That is the coveted yet rarely seen firewall sound deadening, very nice thing to have combined with a hood blanket and floor insulation/carpet it can make for a very quiet and comfortable ride.
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    Tachometer unit Chevy k30

    No idea about the fuel gauge but the tach is easy enough, just attach the pickup wire to one leg in either alternator.
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    M1008 quick starting causes starter to grind - is this normal?

    My old truck (now gone) would start really quick, many people commented on it. If yours is grinding as or after the engine starts, I'd suspect the overrunning clutch on the starter gear drive assembly. It's easy enough to check and replace. JUST MAKE SURE YOU REPLACE WITH ONE FOR A 1984!!! THE...
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    M1009 Transmission Questions

    That's nothing to worry about, it's not a structural part.
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    Time for some wiring

    I don't get it, why change fusible links and plugs when they are still working? I understand swapping out some bulb sockets that are exposed to weather but others not so much.
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    Why are my starter bolts coming loose??

    " It actually cracked the inspection cover on mine as well. Apparently these starters have a lot of torque. I have been told if you don't take care of it, it can crack the block. " Yes it can, it can and will break the outer 'ear' off the block where the outer starter bolt threads into. and that...
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    Stalling Issue

    I hate to say it but do you really think he will read it let alone understand it? I'd be looking for a different shop/mechanic. How far are from CUCVUS
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    Squibbly's M1009 and other Questionable Projects

    I think thats a wrench for water or gas valves. But then again it could be for Blazer windows.
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    Why are my starter bolts coming loose??

    Yes and yes if you do have a gear reduction starter. Look on that site and you'll see how to ID what you starter you have. From your pic's I'd replace that flex pate and the starter drive gear.
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    brake conversion of ibooster from Tesla

    No, tire size would have no effect on belt life. Are you using a good grade of V belt or some will fit cheapy brand?
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    Starter Bracket at block

    Don't wait to long! Those brackets don't look like much but they are very important.
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    Speedometer & Fuel gauge troubleshooting

    Dropping the tank is a PIA especially when there is fuel in it, that tank is pretty long and even 5 gallons or so starts sloshing from one end to the other can make it fall off a jack or tip and spill. Removing the bed is a pain too but I lean that way. I don't have a torch set so how I do it...
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    M1008 wheels

    Yes, should have had them stock. Someone changed them over to 16.5s
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    M1008 wipers

    It's a bit of a PIA but it won't hurt to get in there and clean and lube the WW linkages.
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