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And don't worry about being able to buy a full kit from them. I just checked a couple weeks back and the CUCV kit they offer, the company that made their A/C housing went out of business so they cannot source anything at this point. :(

The 35" on the H2 wheels (17x8.5) were 12.5" (35x12.5-17) The 33" ones are (wheels 16x7) 255/85-16. Then end up close to 10" wide. The equivalent in a 17" wheel will be 255/80-17.

You can fit 35" tires without a lift but there is not much rear wheel travel before you hit the wheel wells. Here is 35" on Hummer H2 wheels and no lift. You can see the tire is already tucked up some. Here is the rear with a 2.5" shackle flip, which gives you back full travel without too...

Keep in mind the M1009 is NOT using 4.56 gears like the M1008/M1010. M1009 use 3.08 gears and do not suffer the same limited top speed that the others do. In stock form, the 1008/1010 at red line will hit 65mph. 55mph is about 2700 rpms. Red line is 3400.

If built correctly, they can work well BUT before you go down that road, make sure you can track down a 700R4 TB cable bracket that is used on the 6.2L diesels. Without that rare bracket, you cannot hook up the TB cable correctly (it is not a kick down cable and is essential for a 700R4 to work...

4.10 WITH an overdrive of some sort and larger tires. No way just regearing is going to do enough. Biggest key is an overdrive of some sorts.

Welcome to the M1010 club! Tire size will help. No lift you can do 33" tires without issues (that's what I am running). If you can go up to a 35" tire (about a 2.5" lift needed) that will help more but will not get you to cruise comfortably at 70-75. You will need some type of overdrive as...

Not a CUCV as they were '84-'86 models and all 4WD. This was government purchased but not via the CUCV program. Cool truck.

So I haven't really shared that much of my M1010 camper build, as it's not for everyone. Some will scorn at me, others think it's cool. I am building my own camper the way I want, so that's good enough for me. Thought I might share a couple big box mods I have been working on. This is the...

Sounds like the trans modulator is bad at the trans. I had this same problem and if that goes bad, the TH400 will shift based on RPM's, which is very high, resulting in the shifting MPH your are seeing. I swapped mine out and replaced a couple rotted hoses and it worked perfectly. I don't...

I think adhesion issue is where the clear coat won't stick well to the old paint. You likely need to scuff the entire truck before even trying any clear coat.

Curious too. I have thought about it myself.

Nope, Howell too much $$$ for what you get. Performance Fuel Injection. Very complete system for just over $1000. https://pfisys.com/store-3/#!/Complete-TBI-Conversion-Kit-for-Stock-Big-Block-Chevy-454-7-4L/p/41532436/category=27177706

Originally it was MPI but I only got the long block, not the full EFI setup. I am going to do an aftermarket TBI setup, that uses factory type TBI parts. This way I can easily get parts on the road, if needed. I can also carry some spare sensors and the nice thing is, they are all really...

Yep, that's my problem too. I keep trying to find a relatively inexpensive diesel alternative that swaps in without having to do a lift (i.e. Cummins needs a lift to clear front axle). I am fairly sure I have a failed head gasket or more likely, cracked head as I am loosing coolant but no...

Sadly not many miles, a few hundred at this point but I do know a few people who have had 10's of thousands of miles on theirs without issues. Biggest thing is changing the fluid every 5000 miles.

I have been happy with my GV unit. I found one on FB Marketplace and by the time I was done, I was in about $1000 less than new. Running it behind the TH400/NP208. Gave me about 10 mph more at the same RPM than without. Best thing is the gear splitting. Had a few hills where splitting...

WOW!!! Never seen something like that happen before. Guess it's good these old trucks don't have all of the plastic and sound deadening stuff, so nothing to catch fire.

A few years back I took my original radiator to a local shop and they were able to recore it for me. They said these are one of the largest radiators out there, even bigger than some motorhomes. Ran about $600 but it works great. I am surprised your shop could not get a core for it.

Thanks for that info. Paint job is looking great, even at one coat!