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Rust can be issue on all the MVs. Most were parked outside most of their lives. My 1009 is generally rust free, but has one hole in the lower left driver floor. Go figure... But you're right. The ones in the salty environments have a corrosion problem that runs through the whole truck. Yuuck...

I know it's confusing. But it will help to remember EVERYTHING on the CUCV is 12v except the starter motor. Even the starter relay under the dash is 12v that switches 24v to the starter...

They came off the same assembly line... They're identical.

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I use mine daily. 70mph no problem. 22mpg no problem. Love my stock tires but may go to 33s at the most. The only 24 volt component is the starter. Everything else is 12v. You might consider converting to full 12v, but that's just my very humble preference... You'll love the M1009.

I personally have had a great experience converting my 1009 to pure 12v. It is a very simple process and detailed in the Roscommon guide in the Resources section. The only 24v components are the starter motor and solenoid. Everything else on the truck is 12v. You will need a new starter motor...

In general, NAPA is miles beyond Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, Pep Boys etc...

Depends on a lot of things... Conversions of anything tend to be problematic (remember the Jaguars with 350 Chevys in the 70s?). But if it's a real sanitary job, professionally done, it could be a fun toy for the non-purist. The running gear, if it's original, cannot be abused by that V-8. If...

Well, I thought I'd throw in a different perspective... I have visited and revisited this issue. And though I haven't done it yet, I'm seriously considering going with the infamous gov loc in front. They're cheap, relatively easy to install. They only engage at low speeds (where you need it and...

Those back seat organizers are commercially available. Don't know where currently, but I had one in my pickup years ago... You'll find it!

P.S. I don't have any trouble with the 24v relay because it's now on a shelf in the garage. Don't need it. But I love the big wire that used to energize it and I use now for 12v accessories...

True. You won't be able to slave start your deuces if you convert to 12v... But you can get a jump from AAA...

1) Do the cheapest easiest stuff first. 2) Convert to full 12 volt...

My GUESS is plugs. And it ain't gonna get better till you replace them... Not that the other ideas don't have merit. That's just my guess...

First, i should freely admit a lot folks on this site are vehemently opposed to conversion. I did it for simplicity, reliability and ease of use as a daily driver and work truck in remote areas. Mechanically, conversion is simple, but you do have to pay attention to detail. Instructions are...

I like what you've done. It's got a 70s vibe going for it... kinda like a Blazer "Chalet..."

I drive and use my M1009 for pleasure and in support of a remotely located construction project. Mechanically, I love it just the way it is and find the axles and drivetrain plenty strong. The one major exception is I converted it to full 12 volt and bless the day I did it. I retained the second...

Awesome! Keep 'em coming!

My gawd what a beautiful beast! Nice work!

I use stick-on LED lights from the Dollar Store (push on push off). Bright. Appear to be rugged, and too cheap to not give a try. I have three in front, three in back... So far they work great.