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M1009
thanks!
The push bars came on the truck, I think it was a convoy escort of some kind and the military installed those in the front of the brush guard.
David
tires
Correction...I was in a hurry yesterday and typed in the wrong tire size...
the truck had 31/10/15 and I replaced them with 33/12.5/15's that work and fit perfect.
The truck had the seat hinge covers on it, but I would try to find some take offs from a parts truck.
David
M1009
Thanks, for all the comps!
Tires are 31/12.5/15 I think they are the best size without a lift
Herculiner stuff works great in cold and hot with no smell once dry. However wear a mask this stuff REALLY smells when you are working with it. Minimum sound deadening qualities, but like I...
PS
....this truck has 19K ORIGINAL miles that's why the door panels look so good. But I did dye them with SEM vynal dye from Eastwood.
I don't think you would be able to use the Herculiner on the underside because its rolled on. For tough rust i would use POR 15 and brush it on over the...
M1009
Ok, contact this e-bay seller for dash pads:
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tell him David Roth sent you. He has the OEM style dash pads for sale at the best prices.
Yes the console is a Tuffy, it has a cool LED battery light...
SEM Vinyl dye
Hi use SEM vinyl and plastic dye on all the soft and hard interior parts. Also, buy a can of vinyl prep to soften the plastic before painting. Go here:
Landau Black Interior Paint Aerosol 12 oz Net
David
lights
Thanks for the helpful replies...Don't know what the NAPA remark was about. Anyway, the mast is VERY heavy duty and the amber light looks the same. It's like the one in the picture of the deuce. David
I just bought a M1009 and It had mounted on one side of the rear fender a convoy light (yellow globe) on a mast using the antenna mount for a base. Looks like the NG set it up this way? Was this type of convoy light used on the M1009's or is the mast type for the Deuce trucks and bigger?
How...
Thanks!
Thanks for all the complememts!
Art, the SEM die comes in a bunch of different colors go here: http://www.eastwood.com/paints/interior-dyes.html
David
Resto
Yes, this is my 3rd M1008 in the last year. I have been doing muscle car restorations for about 25 years on the side. I had one sell last year on BJ, but have gone away form the old cars for now. The Army trucks are more fun! It's just a long time hobby that I have fun with.:cookoo:
David
Paint
Big Bad Blazer, you can get the paint here: http://www.rapcoparts.com/padenew.html
Not as good a the real CARC but a good sub.
Interior is also the 383 green.
David
resto
Warwag, don't know the RPM's but they are less and you run around 60 mph at a nice low RPM. Use SEM vinyl die on the door panels and rest of the interior. The dash is a new vinyl over foam from a guy on e-Bay....he is great and has low prices. Here is a shot of the engine and jack area. David
#3
Thanks for the replies, the seat cover is a new custom cover sewn and installed by my upholstery shop. The rubber floor mat is new and you can get it from here: www.stockinteriors.com The bed liner is Herculiner from Pep Boys and works great, one kit is all you need to do the bed. Dale, no...