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  1. Sharecropper

    Mounting an AC compressor on stock 6.2?

    Yes that is what I did also. In my opinion the Vintage Air kit is much nicer and more efficient than the Nostalgic unit. I haven't completed installation yet, so I (and many others) will be eager to see photos of your installation. Thanks for posting.
  2. Sharecropper

    Mounting an AC compressor on stock 6.2?

    Sounds like you have it figured out. Remember to post photos and processes to assist other SS members.
  3. Sharecropper

    Mounting an AC compressor on stock 6.2?

    The company that produced the A/C brackets for Vintage Air was Component Parts Inc. in Ft. Worth TX. In my dealings with them, I got the impression that they were a small, family owned & operated business with no exit strategy. Herb & Lillian (I forgot their last name) owned the company and I...
  4. Sharecropper

    Mounting an AC compressor on stock 6.2?

    Read post #301 in my rebuild thread.
  5. Sharecropper

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    So I take it you gave up on the P400?
  6. Sharecropper

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    When you go to mount the inner fuel neck housing you will need to modify the right side of the housing in order for the door hinge to clear. You will also need to drill a new 9/32" hole in the sheet metal in order to mount the housing to the fender. See attached. Hope this helps.
  7. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    I have a substantial amount of engineering time involved in the development of the cluster. Because of that, I would prefer to simply sell the finished cluster and possibly the prototypes, which are fine except they are produced from aluminum instead of steel. Send me a PM with your exact...
  8. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Sorry to take so long to reply. Been crazy busy on honey-do projects. I have a couple of those clusters left over if you are interested. I had originally designed the cluster for six gauges (tach, oil pressure, water temperature, oil temperature, fuel pressure, and transmission temperature)...
  9. Sharecropper

    M1007 - CUCV Suburban Clone Build Thread

    Thanks for your posts and videos. My completely stock 6.2 cranks perfectly and runs best & strongest with the timing advanced the thickness of the line like you have your M1009 set. When I install the supercharged P400, well, setting that timing will be an adventure in itself. I will start...
  10. Sharecropper

    700R4 transmission in a HMMWV

    Mr. TOBASH; Respectfully, I must ask - are you an experienced diesel mechanic? I've been fooling with these things since 1969 and installing turbochargers on diesels since 1985. While I do not claim to be an expert, I have learned a great deal from my experiences over the years. I have owned...
  11. Sharecropper

    700R4 transmission in a HMMWV

    Update on 700R4 in my M1028 - When I began assembling my new P400 6.5 drivetrain in 2018, I reached out to Chris Gardner at Bowtie Overdrives in Hesperia, California for his recommendation for a rebuilt 700R4. At the time, I had planned to keep the engine naturally aspirated, as the P400 is...
  12. Sharecropper

    Helpful video to remove glove compartment lock

    Here is a helpful video which clearly explains how to remove and reinstall the glove compartment lock. I've been removing/installing these things for over 40 years, but thought some of our junior members might find it helpful.
  13. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Here's where I relocated the blackout switches to make room for the outboard A/C vent. To accommodate the top vent, I moved the amp gauge down into the diagnostic port bracket. The custom 4-gang switch panel fit perfectly into the radio cut-out, but instead of attaching them to the plastic...
  14. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    I'm coming down the home stretch on the interior. Got the new gauge cluster completed and installed. None of the gauges are hooked up yet, that will be done when the new P400 powertrain goes in later in the summer. The carpet set fit like a glove, even the piece for the rear cab wall. For...
  15. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Got the carpet installed over the KilMat. What a difference! Close the doors, and you can actually hear yourself think with the engine running. Still need to install the door panels but those will be easy. The carpet on the kick panels needed to be glued-in-place, so I shot 2 coats of 3M...
  16. Sharecropper

    Trailer Brake Controller

    Just curious to know which trailer brake controllers have been used on these CUCV's. I need to install one, and would like it to be as simple as possible. Don't care for all the electronic gizmo's, just need it to work when it needs to. Thanks in advance for your experiences.
  17. Sharecropper

    M1008 Build

    I'm just now getting into this conversation so I will provide my comments: The adjustable pitman that connects the steering gear arm to the steering knuckle on the wheel is the method of adjusting the steering wheel position. It is simple - the nuts on the threaded sleeve assembly (#12 in...
  18. Sharecropper

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    My pace is picking up. Got the cab floor cleaned and the Kilmat installed. The Kilmat was somewhat difficult to cut all the pieces around the contours of the cab floor, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Because I am abandoning the transfer case lever and linkage and replacing the assembly with a...
  19. Sharecropper

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    I always try to clean and reuse as many original and OEM parts as I can. Some things, I know, just aren't available anymore, but many times NOS parts are available on Ebay. Let me know if I can help source some things and ship them to you.
  20. Sharecropper

    M1009 25 Gal. Fuel Tank Straps

    This looks like it. I get a lot of NOS stuff from them. Hope this helps. 334675 - Genuine GM Strap,Fuel Tank (gmpartsgiant.com)
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