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  1. topgun217

    M1009 cd player install

    Just ran mine from the fuse holder slot. Also went to Napa and bought an "add a fuse" and connected cigarette lighter also. For antenna I bought a $14 antenna at auto zone and paited it black. Put antenna through one of the existing holes in the fiberglass and worked o ut perfect.
  2. topgun217

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    Replacing dash light bulbs and thinking of drilling hole in fender for stereo antenna. My dash lights are not the brightest. Also just replaced the speedo cable since it quit working.
  3. topgun217

    Instrument Cluster Lighting

    Its the volt meter bulb. Take it to napa they'll hook you up. I just replaced mine
  4. topgun217

    1999 CUCV II Tahoe

    Hey, GReat find and super nice truck. You ought to change your screen name to "Lucky Dog". What I would give for your new ride. Congtats :beer:
  5. topgun217

    tailgate window crank install trouble.

    Rick call me I'll walk you through it. Pete
  6. topgun217

    NOS USMC M1028 from Norway Storage

    I salute you for your honesty and integrity:beer: Your reputation is worth far more than a truck!
  7. topgun217

    Police Dept. HMMWV

    I'm all for that and I back the second ammendment, but not every situation is the same....and lets face it, we do need law enforcement w/o them this country might be another 3rd. world country w/o all the nicities we have here in the USA.
  8. topgun217

    Police Dept. HMMWV

    I had one all lined up for our Sheriffs Office, but the county commissioners shot it down. Their excuse: Nothing is free from Uncle Sam! I tried to explain the LESO program to "Larry, Curly, & Moe but they would't listen. Though they didn't have a problem when I obtained about $25,000 worth of...
  9. topgun217

    Moss covered M1009 followed me home.

    Hey nice find. If you want to get the lichon off, try some toilet bowl cleaner (the works brand) I use that on my boat hull. Spray it on with a cheap trigger sprayer and let it sit for a few minutes. I dont know if it will hurt the paint or not (it doesnt hurt fiberglass). Flush with water after...
  10. topgun217

    My M1009

    Well I remember they always had a front end loader, a grader, and a duece or two sitting around. Their bldg. is now the county EMS station and a food pantry. From what I remember, they just used to bring the large equipment there to get it worked on, nothing really sat there too long and there...
  11. topgun217

    My M1009

    Wasn't trying to make anyone mad or anything (you or carnac). I know that particular unit was moved to Tiffin, Oh. and also Camp Perry due to shrinking budgets or something to that effect. If you go up to Woodward again PM me and I'll take my 52 Belair and M1009. It really sounded like you had...
  12. topgun217

    My M1009

    Hey welcome aboard ! I wish I would have taken my 09 there now. I hate to bust a bubble, but the ONG Unit in Clyde Ohio was disbanded in the 70's and the only military vehicles here in town (all 4 of them) are owned by us civi's. If your looking for the big whips, come to the Findlay MV...
  13. topgun217

    Findlay 2012 Armed Forces Day Event

    Here are some pics my son took.
  14. topgun217

    Findlay 2012 Armed Forces Day Event

    Well, Gimpy did show up to help......just as Kip put the last screw in....:beer: Thank's Kip. Note to self: Make sure all your tools are with you when you take road trips.
  15. topgun217

    Findlay 2012 Armed Forces Day Event

    A Big thank you to Kip for helping me fix the back window that came off track. And I know I'll catch he{{ for not remembering the call sign of the SS member who was gracious enough to let me use his tools. Sorry but I'm getting old. It was really nice seeing everyone although I didn't get a...
  16. topgun217

    Findlay2012 Swap list

    Eric, see you all around 10 am, only about an hour drive for me. I'll br looking for Charie & George too. Hey are the Virginia brothers there this year? They always bring good things?
  17. topgun217

    hummwv wheels on a m1009

    I like the 16 or 17 inch rim idea better than swaping axles.
  18. topgun217

    hummwv wheels on a m1009

    I understand the 14. but 15 & 16 too? I seen an 18 " have a blow out, what a mess. The poor guy had to wait for the tire store to open up the next day and then they had to order a new wheel as when the tire blew, it bent the rim as well.
  19. topgun217

    Findlay2012 Swap list

    I'll be there Sat. mornin. If anyone is in need, I have a radio rack out of the 1009 and a spare insturment cluster/bezel (the part that everything set in) a back seat cover for 1009 and maybe a spare antenna mount. I will be arriving around 9 or 10 Sat. I know I don't have a lot but if...
  20. topgun217

    hummwv wheels on a m1009

    I know its stupid to ask, but what size lift kit did you use? I really dont want to swap out the rear axle.
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